Jun 21, Kathmandu- Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that regular yoga practice will make a person free from stress and keeps healthy.

Speaking at a program organized by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu today, he said that yoga develops positive qualities and efficiency in work. He says that regular yoga will also increase the immune system. The tradition of celebrating International Yoga Day is believed to provide positive energy to all of us.

Referring to the Mahabharata, Deuba said that the yoga program would make the relations between Nepal and India more effective. Deuba also recalled that Nepal supported India's proposal to the United Nations to celebrate June 21 as International Yoga Day. He also thanked the Indian Embassy for conducting the yoga program.