21st June is marked as the annual International Day of YogaDispelling the notion that being physically sound is a prerequisite for performing yoga, a group of differently-abled students sent a strong message on International Yoga Day on Tuesday and impressed everyone by performing asanas and yogic exercises. Meanwhile, the United Nations headquarters in New York was lit up ahead of International Yoga Day. In an event marking the Yoga Day, the students who were on wheelchairs and crutches, performed various asanas with proficiency. Over 173 Indian missions across the world are also organising Yoga Day celebrations to spread awareness about the ancient Indian exercise. Meanwhile, Union Ministers from the Centre were also seen participating with gusto to mark the event, as they joined the Yoga Day celebrations in different states.

Source: dna June 21, 2016 06:22 UTC