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On International Yoga Day, Ban spotlights importance of healthy living in realizing Global Goals
[UN.ORG] United Nations...boodling on the grand scale... Secretary-General  the ephemeral Ban Ki-moon today urged everyone to embrace healthier choices and lifestyles and to commit to unity with other human beings, regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, gender identity or sexual orientation.So twist yourself into an improbable position and contemplate your belly button. "Practicing yoga can also help raise awareness of our role as consumers of the planet's resources and as individuals with a duty to respect and live in peace with our neighbours," Mr. Ban said, marking the second International Day of Yoga, since the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution last year dedicating 21 June to the practice. "All these elements are essential to building a sustainable future of dignity and opportunity for all," he added. Posted by: Fred 2016-06-21 |
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