Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday posted 3D animated yoga videos, which he said, is helping him stay fit during the three-week long coronavirus lockdown. Modi shared the animated yoga video in response to a question on his monthly radio show on Sunday about how he was keeping himself active during the nation-wide lockdown that he had announced on March 24.

The videos show various yoga asanas (poses) that Modi practices every day.

"During yesterday's #MannKiBaat, someone asked me about my fitness routine during this time. Hence, thought of sharing these Yoga videos. I hope you also begin practising Yoga regularly," Modi tweeted.

"I am neither a fitness expert nor a medical expert. Practising Yoga has been an integral part of my life for many years and I have found it beneficial. I am sure many of you also have other ways of remaining fit, which you also must share with others...The Yoga videos are available in different languages. Do have a look. Happy Yoga practicing..."

On his first "Mann ki Baat" radio episode since he ordered the lockdown, Modi gave accounts of what people across the country had told him about spending all their time indoors.

Some said they were using this time to bond with family, play board games, cricket, try their hand at cooking, making quilt, gardening and reading. "I saw on social media people are dusting off their tablas and Veenas and practicing. You should do the same. Re-explore your passion, look inwards instead of going out," the prime minister said.

"I will post videos on social media on what I do. Maybe you can use the videos. I am not a fitness expert, nor a yoga teacher. I am only a yoga practitioner. Maybe these will help you during the corona lockdown," he had suggested.

So fulfilling his promise made on Sunday, Modi posted the animated videos.

Last year, he had posted similar videos in the run-up to the International Yoga Day.