Union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik on Sunday, at the occasion of the International Yoga Day 2020, said that people who perform yoga have less chance of contracting coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Modi spoke about the importance of Yoga Day and said that Yoga enhances our quest for a healthier planet. It does not discriminate, it goes beyond race, colour, gender, faith, and descent," said Prime Minister Modi. "Coronavirus attacks our respiratory system," said Prime Minister Modi, "A breathing exercise called 'Pranayam' is something that helps us the most in making our respiratory system strong." The International Yoga Day was proposed by Prime Minister Modi in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27, 2014.

Source: dna June 21, 2020 09:33 UTC