Yoga more than calisthenics: VP Yadav

 Kathmandu, June 21: Vice-President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has said yoga helps in strengthening the sentiments of world peace, tolerance and collaboration.

In a message of best wishes on the occasion of the International Yoga Day, 2025 today, Vice-President Yadav mentioned yoga is not only a calisthenics but also a lifestyle. "Yoga makes human life peaceful, prosperous and disciplined by maintaining balance between soul, body and mind", he argued.

The International Yoga Day is observed on May 21 every year by organizing various programmes with an objective of spreading awareness about yoga's importance, benefits and its impact in overall aspects of human life. 

"The yoga has been established as an effective measure to reduce stress and make oneself physically active. Practicing of yoga on a regular basis will therefore contribute significantly to keep us mentally well with development of positive thinking and inner peace ", reads the message.

The Vice-President pointed out the need of being aware of physical, mental and spiritual health with the adoption of yoga in our lifestyle. Prosperous and strong society can be built through the practice of healthy lifestyle, he underlined. (RSS)