Yoga must not be reduced to workout, it can help youth build mental resiliece: Kovind

Mumbai, Oct 9 (UNI) Former President Ram Nath Kovind called for greater use of Yoga to help young people deal with stress, competition, comparison and setbacks, saying the ancient practice should not be reduced to a mere fitness routine. Addressing the 102nd Foundation Day celebrations of Kaivalyadhama at Lonavala, Mr Kovind said Yoga was one of India's finest expressions of soft power and its growing global popularity also brought a responsibility to preserve its deeper purpose. "Yoga is India's finest expression of soft power. Therefore, popularity of Yoga also brings responsibility, and we must ensure that Yoga is not reduced…