Ahead of the International Yoga Day, a significant global event promoting holistic well-being, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra and World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus took part in a unique yoga session in Geneva. The event, titled ‘Walk the Talk,’ saw senior officers from the Indian delegation joining hands with WHO officials to promote the benefits of yoga. This event, organized by India, UN Geneva, and WHO, exemplifies the growing recognition of yoga as a means to foster physical and mental health on a global scale.
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- Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra and WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus performed yoga asanas in Geneva.
- The event, held at the Place des Nations, Geneva, was organized ahead of International Yoga Day.
- Senior officers from the Indian delegation also participated in the yoga session.
- The event aimed to re-energize participants and promote the benefits of yoga.
- International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on June 21 since 2015.
- The initiative stemmed from Prime Minister Modi’s proposal at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.
- The proposal aimed to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of practicing yoga.
- Last year, PM Modi led a special Yoga session at the UN headquarters to mark the occasion.
- PM Modi emphasized the universality and adaptability of yoga in his address.
- Yoga is celebrated for its inclusivity, promoting physical and mental well-being across age groups and genders.
