Ramdev holds series of yoga sessions in the UK
Yoga guru Ramdev held a series of yoga sessions in UK cities to mark the fourth International Day of Yoga. The yoga expert led hundreds of yoga enthusiasts at two sessions in London's Olympia complex yesterday, followed by sell-out sessions in Birmingham today in the wake of the Yoga Day on June 21. His final session is scheduled for Glasgow on Tuesday.
Yoga, spirituality, ayurveda are India's biggest contributions to world: Ramdev
"Yoga, spirituality and Ayurveda are India's biggest contribution to the world for the welfare of mankind. Good health is our birth right and it is free for all. And, Yoga is so easy that anyone can get into it," said Ramdev. The United Nations General Assembly in December 2014 had declared that June 21 would be observed as International Day of Yoga every year.
Patanjali Yog Peeth to set up production-units in UK, Europe
The 52-year-old, whose Patanjali Yog Peeth Uttarakhand Trust already offers nearly 140 products from his Ayurvedic enterprise in Britain, revealed that he has received several proposals to set up production units in UK and Europe. "We will soon take the decision in accordance with particular laws of these countries," said Ramdev, whose wax statue will soon be placed at Madame Tussauds museum in London.
Ramdev was awarded with an Honorary Fellowship
During the ongoing UK tour, promoted by Incredible India, Ramdev was also awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the National Indian Students & Alumni Union UK (NISAU-UK) for his contribution to the world through Yoga and Indian Traditional Sciences. NISAU's Honorary Fellowship is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a non-member by the union for their significant and long-lasting contributions to India.
Ramdev is a great role model for youngsters: NISAU UK
NISAU UK said Ramdev had been chosen because he is a "great role model" for youngsters and his story and achievements are "extremely inspiring". Upon receiving the Fellowship, Ramdev said, "The truth is that to be a good leader, you have to have passion. For a good organization to work, you have to have a leader who has the quality to be in charge."
