New Delhi, Jun 21 (PTI) Union ministers, bureaucrats and India Inc leaders on Saturday joined calls to make yoga a part of lifestyle, asserting that the 'precious gift from India' provides path of pure discipline, resilience, and endless self-discovery.

On the International Day of Yoga, they took part in yoga sessions held in different parts of the country.

Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the ancient Indian practice of well-being and fitness, yoga has been a part of India's civilisational values and traditions for centuries.

"Due to the untiring efforts of PM @narendramodi Ji during the last many years, Yoga has transcended cultures & boundaries to gain wider global acceptance and continues to bring the world together," he said.

Mining conglomerate Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal in a post on X said, one can find stillness, even in a world designed to distract. "All you need is 10 minutes without your phone." "Today, I see people spending hours on social media, distracted and tired, which is the complete opposite of yoga, forcing you to be present," he said.

"You don't need fancy memberships or the perfect mat to start yoga. You can start from your bed or your floor ...mat, or no mat - just start. And it's okay if you don't know all the asanas, because the first step is being honest with yourself." Posting a picture of him doing 'Dhanurasan', he said, "So next time you have 10 free minutes, skip the scroll and sit still. Breathe in and out. 10 mins of some simple asanas or suryanamaskar..." Similarly, in a post on social media platform X, Apollo Hospitals Group Joint Managing Director Sangita Reddy said she has been practising yoga for decades and "I'm still uncovering new truths!".

She further wrote, "The most profound? How deeply our breath is tied to our emotions. It's a game-changer: learn to control your breath, and you'll find you can navigate your emotional world. This path is pure discipline, resilience, and endless self-discovery. Happy Yoga Day!" Jindal Steel and Power Chairman Naveen Jindal said, "Yoga is a precious gift from India - it is a discipline, a practice, and a way of life. Let's make yoga our lifestyle." Jindal, who is also a BJP Member of Parliament, said he did yoga in an event with yoga guru Ramdev, Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, Chief Minister Nayab Saini, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao and former minister Subhash Sudha along "with thousands of people on the sacred land of Brahmasarovar in the holy city of Kurukshetra and gave the message of spiritual peace and health".

Top bureaucrats, officials, employees and staff at the IT ministry gathered at MeitY headquarters to actively take part in a yoga session to mark the International Yoga Day.

"Yoga is not just a form of exercise, it is a powerful tool for inner balance, clarity of thought, and holistic well-being. As we embrace technology in every aspect of our lives, it is equally vital to ground ourselves through the discipline and mindfulness that yoga offers," Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, IT Ministry, and CEO, IndiaAI Mission, told PTI.

He urged everyone to incorporate yoga in their daily routine for a healthier, more centred, and resilient self.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also joined the chorus to make yoga a part of daily routine in the lives of the citizens.

Recounting a life-changing experience from 1998, when he suffered serious injuries in a severe accident that impacted eight parts of his body, Chouhan said, "At that time, I could not even imagine walking again but it was yoga that played a pivotal role in my recovery. Today, I am able to lead a healthy, normal life free from the lasting effects of those injuries, thanks to the transformative power of yoga." Ministry of Coal in a statement reiterated its pledge to promote wellness-centric workplaces and support the larger vision of a healthier, happier society as yoga is an essential component of healthy lifestyle as the world continues to embrace yoga as a universal practice for health and harmony.

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M Scindia said yoga is India's precious gift to humanity, which emphasises on individual well-being as well as unity among humanity, environmental harmony and global well-being.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) Chairman & Managing Director Pradip Kumar Das along with IREDA Director (Finance) Bijay Kumar Mohanty took part in the celebration of the 11th International Day of Yoga at Sunder Nursery here in the capital.

Senior government officials, including Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy; Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs and Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution also attended the event.

Coal India arm Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL) said it organised large-scale celebrations across its operational areas, in line with this year's global theme: 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' and the national motto 'Yog Se Yogya'.

Over 1,500 participants, including employees, villagers, and stakeholders, gathered for a collective yoga session at Piparwar area of Jharkhand, it said.

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs; and Minister of Power Manohar Lal led a special yoga session at Jantar Mantar in which ministry officials also took part, promoting India's rich cultural heritage and underscoring the harmony between tradition and wellness. PTI TEAM RKL HVA