International yoga Day - Stretch, breathe, repeat!!!
Every year on june 21st, the world celebrates yoga day-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>international yoga day, a day dedicated to promoting well-being. This global movement transcends national boundaries and acknowledges the profound benefits of the age-old Indian practice of yoga for our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Seeking holistic health and tranquility of mind, millions of people gather for yoga classes, workshops, and talks in bustling city squares and serene mountain retreats throughout the globe. Notably, 2024 will be the tenth year of international yoga Day.
Date and Theme
June 21st, 2024, is the official date for the celebration of International yoga Day. The topic for 2024's yoga day-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>international yoga day is "Yoga for Self and Society." This topic highlights how practicing yoga can improve both an individual's well-being and society as a whole. The topic acknowledges that the foundations of a happy and healthy life are inner peace and self-care. yoga teaches its practitioners how to manage their emotions, lower their stress levels, and become more self-aware.
History and Significance
Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, is credited with founding international yoga Day. In his 2014 address to the UN General assembly, prime minister Modi proposed the creation of a global day to honour yoga. Recognizing the universal appeal of yoga, the UN General assembly passed a resolution in december 2014 declaring june 21st to be international yoga Day. Being the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day of the year, this particular day is especially notable. It represents a time of maturation, growth, and restored connections to oneself and the natural environment.
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