Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said that yoga is an invaluable cultural heritage of India and it has universal appeal. <br/><br/>Speaking at the valedictory ceremony of three day International Yoga Fest in New Delhi this evening, Mr Singh said, yoga is now being practiced in all continents and it cuts across all religions. <br/><br/>He said, Yoga helps in achieving coordination, balance and unity between the body, mind, intellect and soul. He said, yoga leads to a balanced human being which forms the basis of a balanced society, leading eventually to a balance in the natural world and oneness with its creator. <br/><br/>Mr Singh said that more than 170 countries had supported the resolution on the International Yoga Day in the United Nations General Assembly and it was the first time in the history of the United Nations that a resolution received such widespread support. <br/><br/>He said, declaration of International Yoga Day is a huge success of India's diplomacy and cultural outreach and this success people owe to the vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<br/><br/>Speaking on the occasion, Minister for AYUSH Shripad Naik said that the last three days have witnessed an unprecedented amalgamation of thoughts and ideas on various aspects of Yoga expressed by Yoga Gurus and eminent Yoga experts from across the country and few from abroad. <br/><br/>The Minister explained that during this year, Ministry is emphasizing on participation of youth in celebration of International Yoga Day in a big way to create a generation of young Indians equipped to take on future challenges and achieve their full potential. <br/><br/>He said, it is necessary that the youth are in good physical, mental and spiritual health and make healthy and balanced lifestyle choices.<br/><br/>He said, youth specific health issues must be addressed through targeted programmes. Mr Naik said, Yoga being a science of holistic health, is the best guarantee for the health problems of the people. He said, Yoga not only takes care of the health, it gives a new dimension to the overall personality of a person. <br/><br/>He said, International Day of Yoga should be celebrated as country's pride and all should encourage youth to inculcate Yoga practices and principles in their daily life.