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BBC News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LTRP Note:<\/strong> Posted for informational and research purposes. June 21st was the United Nations International Day of Yoga.<\/a><\/p>\n

BBC News<\/strong><\/p>\n

Millions of people around the world have rolled out their yoga mats to celebrate a tradition that was once the preserve of Hindu holy men but is now a worldwide phenomenon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Practitioners in more than 100 countries have planned events this week to celebrate the third International Yoga Day, which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi convinced the UN to declare in 2015.<\/p>\n

Since coming to power in 2014, the Hindu nationalist leader has led efforts to promote yoga, which he practises daily, as an important part of India\u2019s history and culture.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany countries which do not know our language, tradition, or culture, are now connecting to India through yoga,\u201d Mr Modi told a crowd of tens of thousands in the city of Lucknow, where he performed poses. Click here<\/a> to continue reading.<\/p>\n

Related Reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n

DOES YOUR PASTOR KNOW THAT YOGA AND CHRISTIANITY ARE NOT COMPATIBLE? <\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cNamaste Nation\u201d \u2013 New 2016 Study Shows Staggering Growth in Yoga in America! <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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