Mangaluru : The fifth International Day organised at Lady Hill by dhyana, pranayama, practice and awareness on Friday.

MLA D Vedavyas Kamath said yoga makes one healthy mentally and physically. “A healthy society can be built if people keep their body and mind fit through yoga,” he said.

MLA Dr Y Bharath Shetty said everyone should take pledge to protect the nature since the theme of International Day of Yoga 2019 is ‘Climate Action’. “It is a pride for every Indian that the yoga has been received international status,” he added.

Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompei parish priest Fr Stany Pereira said celebrating Yoga Day brings harmony in society.