(Dan Tri) – Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya said he was very impressed with Dan Tri Yoga Festival when 5,000 people were present at My Dinh National Stadium to set a record.

Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya spoke at Dan Tri Yoga Festival (Photo: Huu Khoa).

Sharing with Dan Tri reporters after attending the Dan Tri Yoga Festival at My Dinh National Stadium on August 12, Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya emphasized the role of yoga as a bridge connecting

`Yoga is the bridge connecting Indian and Vietnamese culture. Many people across Vietnam know yoga. That makes me very impressed,` Ambassador Sandeep Arya said.

Ambassador Sandeep Arya said he had been to many places in Vietnam and met many Vietnamese people.

`One of the aspects of yoga is the philosophy of life, way of living and culture of a country. Therefore, when a person practices yoga, they can understand the way of life, way of thinking and philosophy of life of the country

Ambassador Sandeep Arya performs basic yoga movements on the field with other yoga lovers (Photo: Huu Khoa).

Ambassador Sandeep Arya said that yoga can serve as an important foundation for the bond between Vietnam and India.

Ambassador Sandeep Arya said that he was very impressed with Dan Tri Yoga Festival when 5,000 people were present at My Dinh National Stadium to set a record for the number of attendees and performers at a major yoga event.

`I feel very impressed with today’s event. Although I have attended many yoga events in Vietnam during the past time, today’s event is very different and impressive. I think the weather is also very impressive.

According to Ambassador Sandeep Arya, during the past 2 months, International Yoga Day events have been held in 35 provinces and cities across Vietnam.

`Even though I’ve only been here for 9 months, I see that Vietnamese people have a very good sense of exercise. I’ve been to many countries, but people don’t have a sense of exercise.`

Ambassador Sandeep Arya believes that practicing yoga brings many benefits (Photo: Huu Khoa).

The Indian Ambassador said he strongly believes in physical training and sports.

`During the process of practicing yoga, I have realized the benefits of this subject. I see that yoga is different from other sports activities, which only focus on a fixed part, yoga has an impact on the body.

Excited and filled with pride when participating in the performance of arranging the national flag

Ambassador Sandeep Arya said yoga is an ancient practice method, originating from a Sanskrit word meaning `unity`, referring to the unity of a person’s body, mind (or awareness).

Physically, yoga improves physical health through flexibility of body parts, nervous system and blood circulation.

Yoga also allows people to connect with the surrounding environment in a pure, full way and thereby become a source of positive energy for the world.

The formation of the national flag by 5,000 yogis (people who love and practice yoga) covered the My Dinh yard (Photo: Tien Tuan).

Nine years ago, the United Nations recognized yoga as a comprehensive approach to health and life.

This year, the Indian government has chosen the theme for International Yoga Day: Yoga because the world is one family, originating from an ancient Indian saying `Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam` (The world is one family).

The logo of this year’s International Yoga Day represents the message `Yoga for harmony and peace`.