TheMKS sports Embassy of India hosted a celebratory event for the International Day of Yoga 2024 on June 22. This year marks the 10th International Day of Yoga with the theme "Yoga for Self and Society." 

On June 22, participants at the Embassy of India in Beijing for the International Day of Yoga 2024 Photo: Courtesy of the Embassy of India

Yoga is a practice that originated in India. 

During the opening ceremony, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Indian Ambassador to China, warmly encouraged everyone to try yoga and experience the transformative effect of yoga. He emphasized that practicing yoga can promote self-development and social progress. 

The event started with N K Singh's affectionate chant and Sohini Karanth's Kathak dance, which perfectly integrated the elements of yoga and meditation. General yoga practice includes many aspects and is suitable for practitioners of all ages. Additionally, the embassy also organized an advanced yoga course and yoga challenge for participants who practice yoga regularly. 

When the event drew to a successful conclusion, the participants found the event rejuvenating and inspiring.