Let's Make World Yoga Day 2017 A Memorable One, Says PM Modi

21st June is World Yoga Day and as a run up to this day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an ardent follower of Yoga took to twitter to urge everyone to do yoga. With an intention of creating a healthier society and to intimate about the much awaited Yoga day, PM Modi said that till June 21, he would be sharing different aspects relating to the physical, mental and spiritual practices involved in Yoga.

"On 21st June, the world will come together to mark the 3rd #YogaDay. Let us all make this occasion a memorable one," Prime Minister Modi tweeted. "Till the 21st, I will be sharing different aspects relating to Yoga and #YogaDay," he added.

"Yoga is integrating the world. Come, become a Yogi in the movement to make Yoga popular & create a better & healthier society. #YogaDay," he tweeted. PM Modi also shared a video showing people praying ahead of performing the Yoga. "Let us begin with a prayer, which is always suggested before practising Yoga. #YogaDay," he said.

He appealed the society to become a 'yogi' and create a better country as the world observes the third International Yoga Day on June 21.

While addressing the nation on Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, appealed to families to post pictures of their three generations performing asanas together. He asked them to upload the pictures on "Narendra Modi App' or My Gov app.

(Inputs from IANS)