New Delhi, June 20 -- On the eve of the International Day of Yoga, Saima Wazed, regional director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for South-East Asia, emphasised the role of yoga in fostering sustainability and holistic well-being in the face of escalating environmental challenges.
In a world facing environmental challenges, yoga offers a path to sustainability by encouraging us to live simply, consume mindfully, and respect the natural world. In embracing yoga, we can reduce our ecological footprint and contribute to a healthier planet, she said in a statement issued ahead of the global observance on June 21.
"By embracing yoga, we can reduce our ecological footprint and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable planet."
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