With an aim to familiarize masses with the practice of Yoga, the Indian Ministry of AYUSH in association with Prasar Bharati has started daily telecast of ‘Common Yoga Protocol’ on DD Bharati from Thursday till the International Day of Yoga (IDY), falling on June 21.

Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) was developed by a group of leading Yoga gurus and experts and includes safe practices to enhance physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health of the population. It is designed to be easily adoptable by majority of the people irrespective of age and gender and can be learnt through simple training sessions and online classes (Individuals facing health issues are advised to consult a physician before taking up Yoga practice).

The CYP sessions is telecasted daily in the morning from 08:00 a.m. to 08:30 a.m. The sessions will be simultaneously available on the social media handles of the Ministry. The sessions can be used by the masses as a reference source for learning different aspects of Yoga and reap the benefits through daily practice.

“Every year, the 21st of June is celebrated worldwide as the International Day of Yoga (IDY). This year, the IDY arrives in the middle of a health emergency. Yoga is especially relevant in this situation, since its practice leads to both physical and mental well-being. Of particular importance in these difficult times are the following two proven benefits which the public can gain from Yoga – the positive impact on general health and immunity enhancement and its globally accepted role as a stress buster,” the ministry said a statement.

As in the previous years, the harmonious mass practice of Yoga will take place at 7 am on June 21, the International Yoga Day. However, people will join the same from their respective homes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic threat. It is also expected that adherents, practitioners and followers of Yoga will also join the digital platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at this time with their Yoga demonstration in a spirit of harmony.