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International Yoga Day

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When is International Yoga Day

International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on June 21.
 
When did International Yoga Day start
 
On September 27, 2014, during his speech at the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi put forth his suggestion for the occasion of a ‘Yoga Day’. The draft resolution proposed by India was then endorsed by a record 177 member states. The first International Day of Yoga was observed around the world on June 21, 2015.
 
Why do we celebrate Yoga Day
 
PM Modi, during his speech at the UNGA, said, "Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well being. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day."
 
What is the theme of Yoga Day 2022
 
The theme for International Yoga Day 2020 is "Yoga for Humanity"
 
Who started Yoga Day
 
177 member states of UNGA endorsed PM Modi's suggestion to celebrate June 21 as International Yoga Day.
 
Previous themes of International Yoga Day
 
2015: Yoga for Harmony and Peace
2016: Yoga for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
2017: Yoga for Health
2018: Yoga for Peace
2019: Yoga for Heart
2020: Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family
2021: Yoga For Wellness
2020: Yoga for Humanity
 
Why is June 21 celebrated as Yoga Day
 
June 21, also called summer solstice, is the longest day of the year. Therefore, it was decided that the International Yoga Day would be celebrated on this day.
 
Importance of Yoga
 
Practiced in India since the 5th century, Yoga has been beneficial in keeping the body and mind in sound health. A holistic approach, Yoga targets all the different systems of the body and mind. It is said that the asanas make the body strong and flexible, as health improves; the mind too is renewed with confidence. The practice of Pranayama regulates the purification of the internal system and the organs, acting as a superior and able supplement to asanas. The energy that is generated in the body through these physical practices is then channeled into meditation or Dhyan for stability, peace and calm.

Latest Updates on International Yoga Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the ninth International Yoga Day celebrations at the United Nations headquarters in New York

Updated On: 21 Jun 2023 | 9:04 PM IST

As more people take up the heath and exercise system, a wardrobe to practise yoga is becoming essential

Updated On: 25 Jun 2022 | 3:22 PM IST

The 8th International Day of Yoga was special in many respects. This year, many transgenders, specially-abled persons and orphans got a chance to do yoga with Prime Minister Modi for the first time

Updated On: 22 Jun 2022 | 12:47 PM IST

Yoga not only makes one physically strong but also provides mental strength, said BJP president Nadda, who participated in a programme in Noida to mark the eighth International Day of Yoga

Updated On: 21 Jun 2022 | 4:35 PM IST

Assam marked the International Yoga Day with sessions across the state, with the governor and the chief minister participating at different sessions, along with people from all walks of life

Updated On: 21 Jun 2022 | 2:49 PM IST

On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, Business Standard spoke with Sarvesh Sashi, Founder of SARVA. Watch the video to find out how Yoga can prevent diabetes, heart disease and a lot more

Updated On: 21 Jun 2022 | 9:54 AM IST

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Updated On: 21 Jun 2022 | 9:53 PM IST

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Updated On: 21 Jun 2022 | 7:36 AM IST

This year the theme for the celebration of International Yoga Day is "Yoga for humanity"

Updated On: 21 Jun 2022 | 7:11 AM IST

BJP president J P Nadda will attend a yoga session in Noida while Home Minister Amit Shah will be in the national capital.

Updated On: 20 Jun 2022 | 6:58 PM IST

The UN agency's Regional Director for South-East Asia Poonam Khetrapal Singh said regular yoga practice can help people of all ages and incomes achieve adequate physical activity

Updated On: 20 Jun 2022 | 5:21 PM IST

Union Minister V Muraleedharan will lead the eighth International Yoga Day celebrations to be held in the city and Kochi respectively on June 21.

Updated On: 20 Jun 2022 | 2:13 PM IST

The Madhya Pradesh government will organise yoga events at 75 historical places across the state on June 21 to mark the International Day of Yoga

Updated On: 17 Jun 2022 | 1:28 PM IST

On the eighth International Day of Yoga which will be celebrated on June 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform Yoga at Mysore Palace in Karnataka

Updated On: 12 Jun 2022 | 7:16 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai reviewed the preparations for the mega event on Tuesday. He instructed the Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) to finalise the participants by June 13

Updated On: 08 Jun 2022 | 7:50 AM IST

Next month on June 21, we are going to celebrate the 8th 'International Yoga Day', and the theme of 'Yoga Day' is - Yoga for Humanity: PM Modi

Updated On: 29 May 2022 | 1:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the main event of the eighth International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21 in Mysuru, Karnataka.

Updated On: 23 May 2022 | 6:38 PM IST

The International Day of Yoga is celebrated across the world on June 21 every year

Updated On: 19 May 2022 | 12:40 PM IST

With the celebration of 'Yoga Utsav' at Red Fort organised by the Ministry of AYUSH on April 7, the countdown began for the International Yoga Day which is celebrated every year on June 21 since 2015

Updated On: 02 May 2022 | 9:37 AM IST

Sharing a video on its Twitter handle, the ITBP said that the "Himveers" performed yoga sessions under the aegis of forthcoming International Day of Yoga 2022

Updated On: 29 Apr 2022 | 2:43 PM IST