Second International Yoga Day in Moscow

In addition to experts and enthusiasts, even those who had no extensive knowledge about this unique set of exercises participated in the biggest lesson of the yoga practice.

Before the start of the class, which lasted more than two hours, the audience was shown a video of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his message to the Russians, he tried to reveal the yoga mission. According to the President of India, the uniqueness of this gift of ancient Indian tradition it is that it disciplines, educates and unites people regardless of their religious or national affiliation.

The asana demonstration was held by the lecturer of the cultural center named after Jawaharlal Nehru and his students.

For a long time yoga did not receive a wide response and support in Russia, but in recent years due to the growing interest in India, the situation has changed.

June 21 was declared the official day of yoga in 2014 after an application was lodged to the UN General Assembly to Narendra Modi. At the time his proposal was supported by 170 countries, including Russia. In the Russian Federation, International Yoga Day is celebrated for the second time. This year, large-scale celebrations were organized in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Tomsk, and a number of other major Russian cities.

Indian Ambassador to Russia Pankaj Saran arrived especially to participate in the training in Gorky Park and, despite his busy schedule, enjoyed doing a series of exercises together with everybody.