India's cricket fraternity spoke about the benefits of performing yoga and encouraged fans to take it up
Mithali Raj. File Pic/ PTI, Harbhajan Singh. File Pic/AFP
India's former women's team captain Mithali Raj posted a series of pics depicting herself in various yoga poses and accompanied it by saying, "A happy soul resides in a healthy body and yoga helps us achieve both. A very happy International Yoga Day to all of you."
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A happy soul resides in a healthy body and yoga helps us achieve both. A very happy International Yoga Day to all of you. 🙏🏻#InternationalYogaDay pic.twitter.com/oCryQbpZjv
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) June 21, 2022
Former India and IPL champion Harbhajan Singh Tweeted, "Yoga can be very peaceful and relaxing. On the occasion of #InternationalDayofYoga, I urge everyone to practise Yoga to keep themselves physically fit and mentally strong."
Yoga can be very peaceful and relaxing. On the occasion of #InternationalDayofYoga, I urge everyone to practise Yoga to keep themselves physically fit and mentally strong. pic.twitter.com/pKK4fsrrp4
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 21, 2022
Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara, who is gearing up for India's series against England, put up a picture of himself meditating and wrote, "Yoga can help you achieve a healthy body and a calm mind, which ultimately leads to a happier life. This #InternationalDayofYoga try practising Yoga yourself to lead a healthy and peaceful life."
Yoga can help you achieve a healthy body and a calm mind, which ultimately leads to a happier life. This #InternationalDayofYoga try practising Yoga yourself to lead a healthy and peaceful life. pic.twitter.com/UyIqHjRqin
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) June 21, 2022
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India limited-overs player and Mumbai Indians star Surya Kumar Yadav posted a pic of him stretching backwards and wrote, "Wishing good health to everyone on International Yoga Day."
Wishing good health to everyone on International Yoga Day 🧘♂️ pic.twitter.com/5gmsACjbGe
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) June 21, 2022
Punjab Kings captain and Test opener Mayank Agarwal Tweeted, "Yoga se hi hoga. Happy International Yoga day."
Yoga se hi hoga 🧘🏽♂️
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) June 21, 2022
Happy International Yoga day ! #InternationalYogaDay #worldyogaday pic.twitter.com/boQF0VMlFQ
Team India fast bowler Ishant Sharma posted a picture of himself in a meditative pose and accompanied it by a caption that read, "Here's to flexibility, strength and growth! This #YogaDay, let’s take a pledge to create a balance in life. Now is the time to take a step to rejuvenate ourselves."
Here's to flexibility, strength and growth!
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) June 21, 2022
This #YogaDay, let’s take a pledge to create a balance in life. Now is the time to take a step to rejuvenate ourselves. 🧘♂️ pic.twitter.com/mLrBvvTr3y
Ex-India pacer Venkatesh Prasad posted a video of himself doing the dhanurasana and wrote, "Add years to your life & life to your years by embracing Yoga in your life. Dhanurasana - Means Bow posture. It strengthens the back & abdominal muscles, tones legs & arm muscles, Opens up the chest, neck and shoulders and Alleviates stress & fatigue."
Add years to your life & life to your years by embracing Yoga in your life.
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) June 21, 2022
Dhanurasana - Means Bow posture.
It strengthens the back & abdominal muscles , tones legs & arm muscles, Opens up the chest, neck and shoulders and Alleviates stress & fatigue. #IDY2022 #YogaDay pic.twitter.com/WckIwwQPfs