In Uttar Pradesh, all preparations are in place to celebrate the International Yoga Day at home and with the help of online platforms. The event will also be used to disseminate information on ways to stop the spread of Corona virus.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has already appealed to the citizens to celebrate the International Yoga Day at home, saying that the move will help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The pics and videos of the Yoga sessions will be posted on social media platforms with # YOGAWITHCMYOGI.
Due to the Corona virus pandemic, large gatherings are prohibited in state so people have been encouraged to celebrate the day by doing Yoga at home, make videos and put them on social networking sites. Director of State AYUSH Mission Raj Kamal Yadav told AIR News that various Residents’ Welfare Associations, college students and individuals will do Yoga on the occasion and will give the message of developing strength to fight the Corona infection.
Webinars will also be organized in all districts so that maximum number of persons can take part in online yoga. Live Yoga Session will be organized on Ayush COVID Kavach app which is developed by State AYUSH Department.