International Yoga Day

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International Yoga Day

The International Day of Yoga is also called World Yoga Day. On June 11, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly has declared as International Yoga Day on June 21. Yoga in India has been seen as a mental, physical and spiritual practice of about 5,000 thousand years old. The origins of yoga were done in India in ancient times when people used to meditate for a change in their body and mind. A special date of yoga practice all over the world and commemorating the Yoga Day was started by the Indian Prime Minister in the United Nations General Assembly.

Yoga is very important for everyone and if it is done daily in the morning, it will prove to be beneficial for everyone. Its official name is UN International Yoga Day and it is also called Yoga Day. This is a world class program celebrated by people of all countries through yoga, meditation, debate, gathering, discussion, presentation of various types of cultural programs etc.

The International Day of World Yoga Day or Yoga will be celebrated on June 21, 2018 by people all over the world.

History of World Yoga Day

On December 11, 2014, by the United Nations General Assembly, on June 21 every year, Yoga was declared as the International Day or World Yoga Day to celebrate Yoga Day all over the world. U.N. During his address to the General Assembly, in the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2014, it was announced to celebrate Yoga Day after the call by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In order to attain all the benefits of Yoga for the people all over the world, they called upon the United Nations General Assembly to adopt on 21st June every year as International Yoga Day.

During his speech, Narendra Modi did the U.N. Said that "Yoga is a precious gift of Indian tradition." It organizes the unity of mind and body; Ideas and work; Ankush and Siddhi; Harmony between humans and nature; There is a perfectionist approach to health and good. It is not only about exercise, but also to discover the understanding of self-harmony with the world and nature. By changing their lifestyle and generating consciousness, they can help in tackling the problem of climate change. Let's work towards applying an International Yoga Day.

Announcement of International Yoga Day is a great moment for India in history. It took less than 3 months to declare it as World Yoga Day by the United Nations General Assembly. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for it on September 27, 2014, which was finally announced on December 11, 2014. This was the first time in history that the proposal given by any country to the UN Has been implemented only in 90 days. This approved proposal has been adopted under the Global Health and Foreign Policy by the General Assembly to provide a holistic view of the people of the world for the health and good of the people.

During addressing the United Nations General Assembly for generating a great level of knowledge of life style of the human population of the whole world and a great level of positive change, the Indian PM for adoption, especially for one day, for yoga. Shri Narendra Modi kept his thoughts. Modi has called upon the world leaders to adopt the International Yoga Day to deal with the problem of declining health due to negative climate change. Specifically, for the International Day of Yoga, they expressed the date of June 21, because it is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere with great importance for people in many parts of the world.

World yoga day celebration

The festival of the International Day of Yoga is supported by various global leaders. This is the U.S.A. China, Canada etc. are celebrated by more than 170 countries. It is celebrated internationally by organizing yoga training camps, yoga competition and many activities to increase awareness about the benefits of yoga among common people all over the world. It is celebrated to tell people that regular yoga exercises lead to better mental, physical and intellectual health. It positively changes the lifestyle of people and increases the level of health.

According to the National Priority to increase awareness of yoga, to properly celebrate the International Day of Yoga, all the members, supervisor state, the United Nations Organization Institute, the other educational institution, regional organization, civil society, government organization, non-official Organizations and individuals gather in person.

The Purpose of World Yoga Day

International Day of Yoga has been adopted for achieving the following objectives:

  • Tell people about the wonderful and natural benefits of yoga.
  • Connecting people to nature through yoga practice.
  • Making yoga in people a habit of meditation
  • Drawing the attention of people all over the world towards the overall benefits of yoga.
  • Reduce the rate of health-challenging diseases worldwide.
  • By taking a day out for a health from a busy routine and bringing the communities closer.
  • Spreading growth, development and peace all over the world
  • Helping people in their worst situation by relieving tension through yoga.
  • Strengthen global coordination among people through yoga
  • Making people aware about physical and mental illnesses and providing solutions through yoga.
  • Respecting unprotected work and honoring and promoting good work to create better health.
  • To tell people about their right to health and healthy lifestyle, to fully enjoy the high levels of physical and mental health.
  • Linking the relationship between health and long-term health development.
  • Overcoming all the health challenges through routine yoga exercises.
  • Promoting people's better mental and physical health through yoga practice.

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