Nowadays, yoga is a global phenomenon. First world countries like the US, UK etc. are being obsessed with yoga. Yoga helps to achieve not only good health but also brings ultimate peace of mind. These enormous benefits make the ancient Indian practice a global trend. With the trend, comes discussion.
Currently, this topic is so much in trend that it can be a potential question for your next English comprehension test. So, in this article, you will learn about writing editorial letters expressing your views on the importance of yoga.
Example 1
Question: You have recently participated in a yoga workshop organised by your school on the occasion of the International Yoga day celebration. Write a letter to the editor of a daily newspaper explaining your experience and express your views on the importance of yoga
Hints: Participated in a yoga workshop at school- International yoga day- Learned from yoga guru- Benefits of yoga- Changed perspective about physical and mental wellbeing- Peaceful and refreshing experience- Appeal to the readers
Suresh Mukherjee Road, Nabinpally
Kolkata: 700114
June 22, 2020
The Editor
The Statesman
3/1 Nalinipukur Road
Kolkata: 700002
Subject: Yoga workshop enlightened about the importance of yoga
Sir,
I am writing this letter to the column of your esteemed daily to express my opinion about the importance of yoga in the modern-day.
I would like to let you know that I have recently participated in a yoga workshop organised by our school on the occasion of International yoga day. This was the first time, I participated in such a yoga workshop. Renowned yoga guru, Swami Ramananda was present to enlighten us about the importance of yoga. In the workshop, we learned about proper yogic postures relevant for modern-day lives.
This one day workshop has completely changed my perspective about yoga and mental and physical wellbeing. The entire experience was so peaceful and refreshing that I am quite convinced to practice it on daily basis. From the workshop, I came to know that yoga is not about physical wellbeing but ultimate spiritual attainment that couldn’t be achieved without good health. Through this letter in your esteemed daily, I want to appeal to all the readers to participate in such workshops if possible and practise yoga on daily basis for a better life.
Yours Sincerely,
Rajesh Dutta
Example 2
Question: Suppose you are a secretary of a club in your locality. On the occasion of International Yoga Day, you are going to organize a seminar as well as a workshop on yoga learning in your area. Write a letter to the editor of any reputed newspaper explaining the need and relevance of such programs with special reference to the importance of yoga.
Hints: Secretary of a club- To organise a workshop on yoga- Ancient sages gifted and the world followed- UNESCO declared 21st June as International Yoga day- Clash between traditional Indian and modern western yoga- Need to establish Indian model to achieve a better society with better minds- Conclusion
2/61 Bablapur
North 24 Parganas
June 18, 2021
The Editor
The Telegraph
Kolkata: 700001
Subject: International Yoga day celebration in the locality
Sir,
I am the secretary of the Sixteen Jewels club, Bablapur, going to organise a workshop as well as a seminar in our locality on the occasion of International yoga day. Through this letter in your esteemed daily, I want to express my opinion about the relevance of such programs and the enormous importance of yoga in our modern-day life.
India is the land of ancient sages who gifted us the treasure of yoga. The entire world is now obsessed with its enormous benefits. UNESCO has recently announced to celebrate the 21st of June as the international yoga day. Though globalised, modern western yoga focuses only on the physical well-being part of this ancient practice. But yoga was never meant for only physical well being but always specifically focused on achieving ultimate spiritual attainment.
So, our goal is to reintroduce the people of India to the ancient tradition of Indian yoga that aimed to create a better society with better minds. Here the relevance lies for such programs and I earnestly request you to allow this letter a little space that more such organisations get inspired to organise such events.
Yours Sincerely,
Rumi Bannerjee
Example 3
Question: During the pandemic and the lockdown, yoga can be proven very effective for human health and the mind. In this context, write a letter to the editor of a popular newspaper expressing your view on the importance of yoga in such a situation.
Hints: Lockdown due to pandemic- Gyms & Parks closed- Travel restricted- Mental and Physical health deteriorated- Yoga can be a saviour- Improves physical and mental wellbeing- No need for going outside- Conclusion
72A Bottola Road, Uttarpara
Hooghly
February 18, 2021
The Editor
The Times of India
8, Camac Street
Kolkata: 700017
Subject: Effectiveness of Yoga during lockdown
Sir,
Through this letter to your esteemed daily, I want to express my opinion about the importance of yoga during the lockdown imposed due to the global pandemic.
The pandemic has hit our world hard and as a preventive measure, lockdowns have been imposed in almost every part of the globe. During this time, the work from home culture emerged and we all got stuck between the walls. Gyms and parks got closed, travel got restricted and eventually, our physical and mental health deteriorated. In such a situation, the ancient Indian tradition of yoga can be our ultimate saviour. Yoga doesn’t only improve physical health but also takes care of mental wellbeing. Most importantly, we can practice yoga with its entire effectiveness at home.
So in my opinion, yoga can effectively bring down mental anxiety, and other emerging mental and physical complications due to the lockdowns. Through your column, I want to appeal to the readers to incorporate yoga as your daily habit for a healthy life.
Yours Sincerely,
Aditya Bansal
Example 4
Question: Recently the government has decided to include yoga in the syllabus of physical education from the school level. Write a letter to the editor of any national newspaper expressing your opinion about this decision with special reference to the importance of yoga.
Hints: Yoga to be incorporated in school physical education syllabus- Ancient Indian tradition- Adopted by many western countries- 5th to 12th standard will practice- Qualified trainers to be recruited- Your opinion- Evaluation of criticisms
21, Kathgola Road, Ghola
Kolkata: 700110
June 22, 2020
The Editor
The Indian Express
164/A, BK Paul Ave
Kolkata: 700005
Subject: Yoga to be included in school syllabus
Sir,
This letter to your esteemed daily is intended to evaluate the recent decision by the government to incorporate yoga into the syllabus of the school.
The central government education department has recently announced to incorporate yoga in the school syllabus. Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that has become very popular due to its enormous effectiveness in improving physical and mental well being. Many western countries have already adopted yoga at their school level. Under this decision by the government, yoga will be included in the existing syllabus of physical education from the 5th to 12th standard. Highly qualified yoga trainers will be recruited to teach the students proper postures of the asanas.
With this incorporation of yoga from the school level, the students will grow healthy both physically as well as mentally and hence the future of the nation will be improved. To the criticisms this decision is facing, I want to say that yoga is not directly connected with any specific religion. Rather it is an effective way of healthy life.
Yours Sincerely,
Barun Goswami
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