On the eve of International Day of Yoga, Indian Consulate in Dubai hosted a virtual yoga session to mark the occasion. Addressing the Indian community, Consul General Vipul said, the importance of Yoga gains more relevance in this pandemic situation where the practice of Yoga helps in increasing the immunity and keeping the person healthy. He also took this occasion to pay tributes to the soldiers martyred at the border.

Approximately 20 members of the prominent Indian community joined the session, practicing safe distancing and other precautionary measures. The entire session was broadcast live on Facebook for the benefit of the larger Indian expat community in the UAE.

The Common Yoga Protocol was conducted by the Yoga instructor at the Indian Consulate Ms Shobhna. The Pranayama session was moderated by Art of Living and the meditation session by the Raj Yoga Centre.