Entertainment » OtherPosted at: Jun 21 2016 1:37PM Intl Yoga Day celebrated in Port cityVisakhapatnam, Jun 21 (UNI) Vishakapatnam Port Trust (VPT) Deputy Chairman Dr. P. L. Harinath today inaugurated the 2nd International Yoga Day in the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium here today. Speaking after inaugurating the International Yoga Day here, in partnership with VPT, Mr Harinath said the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere holds special significance. He told that the International Day of Yoga holds special significance as it was the day Yoga changes our lives. The Art of Living International Centre( Bangalore) Mr Rishi Devvrat said the Mega Event in Yoga to practice different types of Yoga already in our life such as Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, etc in the way we express love to our family or friends, the way we do our work every day. For example, when we are righteously immersed in our work we are doing Karma Yoga and when out of love we express our gratitude to the Divine it is Bhakti Yoga, when we merge our breath with our mind it is Pranayam and finally when the mind is within itself and calm, it is Samadhi - the goal of Yoga. After the inaugural address, the event began with the Ayush Mantra being chanted and the meaning was explained to the audience.“Sangachhadhwam samvadadhwam samvo manaansi jaanataam. Devaa bhaagam yathaa poorve sam janaanaa upaasate.” May we march forward with a common goal. May we be open-minded in harmony. May we share our thoughts for integrated wisdom. May we follow the example of our ancestors who achieved higher goals by virtue of being united. It was followed by the basic body warm up yoga exercises followed by Yoga Asana, Pranayama. Towards the end the entire audience participated in a guided meditation conducted by Rishi Devvrat ji.Please log in to get detailed story.Tags: #Intl Yoga Day celebrated in Port city