Job stress can be tough, so what about the toughest jobs in the world? Being the Prime Minister of the world’s largest democracy is not an easy thing, especially if you have been doing it for more than eight years. As Narendra Modi turns 72 today (September 17, 2022), we take a look at his healthy habits that help him stay physically and mentally fit for a job that is as challenging as any other. Not there!
yoga is important
PM Modi has always taken oath on the power of Yoga. Recognizing that people can have different ways to stay fit, the PM has always said that he has benefited immensely from yoga. In a tweet in March 2020 – at a time when the magnitude of the COVID pandemic was affecting the world – the PM had said, “Practicing yoga has been an integral part of my life for many years and I have found it beneficial.”
I am neither a fitness expert nor a medical expert. The practice of yoga has been an integral part of my life for many years and I have found it beneficial. I’m sure many of you have other ways to stay fit that you should share with others as well. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2020
The PM had also said, “Whenever I get time, I practice yoga nidra once or twice a week.”
Whenever I get time, I practice yoga nidra once or twice a week.
It promotes overall wellness, calms the mind, reduces stress and anxiety. You will find many videos of Yoga Nidra on the net. I am sharing each video in English and Hindi. https://t.co/oLCz3Idnro— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 31, 2020
promise of ayurveda
PM Modi has also been a strong supporter of Ayurveda and had said that after Yoga the world will soon accept India’s age-old Ayurveda principles. PM Modi has said that the youth will have to take the lead in explaining it to the countries in a scientific way.
I urge you to have a look at the protocol of Ministry of AYUSH, make it a part of your life and share it with others.
Let’s focus on staying healthy. After all, good health is a harbinger of happiness. pic.twitter.com/fZCPFJtwi0— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2020
Relies on age-old home remedies for common ailments
In an interview, the PM revealed that he cures his cold by drinking hot water as well as fasting. Apart from this, PM Modi has always encouraged the countrymen to rely on time-tested home remedies to treat common ailments.
their morning exercise
PM Modi has said that he does breathing exercises and also walks on a track that is inspired by the 5 elements of nature – Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu and Akash. He had tweeted a video of his morning regimen. He had tweeted in 2018, “Apart from yoga, I walk on a track inspired by the Panchatattvas or the 5 elements of nature – Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu, Akash. It is extremely refreshing and rejuvenating. I do breathing exercises.” I practice too.”
Here are moments from my morning practice. Apart from yoga, I walk on a track inspired by the Panchtatva or the 5 elements of nature – Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu, Akash. It is extremely refreshing and rejuvenating. i practice too
breathing exercise. #HumFitTohIndiaFit pic.twitter.com/km3345GuV2— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 13, 2018
a healthy breakfast
PM Modi starts his day with a healthy breakfast which mostly includes poha and ginger tea. PM Modi is a strict vegetarian, so his diet includes fruits and vegetables. He is also very fond of traditional South Indian and Gujarati cuisines and savors them whenever he gets a chance.