International Yoga Day is celebrated globally every year on the 21st of June. It was officially recognized by the United Nations, this day aims to raise awareness about the value yoga provides in promoting holistic well-being. In recent years yoga has gained immense popularity globally and has proven to help in managing stress, and anxiety and promoting mental clarity.

This year’s theme for International Yoga Day 2023 is ‘Yoga For Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. It is a Sanskrit phrase that means “One Earth, One Family, and One Future”. The theme was announced by our Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It integrates the essence of yoga, which connects and unites everyone. He also emphasized the importance of practising yoga every day.

Yoga is not just a one-time event; it is a practice that yields the most significant results when done consistently over time.

Here are a few reasons why incorporating yoga into your daily routine can be highly beneficial:

1. Consistent Progress: Regular practice allows you to build on your skills and make continuous progress in terms of flexibility, strength, and mental clarity.
2. Stress Management: Daily yoga practice can help you manage stress on a day-to-day basis, providing you with tools to cope with life's challenges more effectively.
3. Mental and Emotional Well-being: Yoga's mindfulness and meditation aspects can improve mental and emotional well-being when practised daily, fostering a calm and balanced state of mind.
4. Physical Fitness: Consistency is key to achieving and maintaining physical fitness goals through yoga, such as improved flexibility, muscle tone, and posture.
5. Improved Health: Regular yoga practice can contribute to better overall health by enhancing the immune system, promoting better digestion, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
6. Better Sleep: Practicing yoga daily can improve sleep quality and help alleviate insomnia or sleep-related issues.
7. Enhanced Focus: Daily meditation and mindfulness practices in yoga can sharpen your focus and concentration, benefiting your work and daily activities.
8. Self-discipline: Committing to a daily yoga routine cultivates self-discipline and a sense of dedication, which can be applied to other aspects of your life.
9. Holistic Approach: Yoga is a holistic practice that takes care of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and incorporating it into your daily routine ensures a comprehensive approach to health.

There are a variety of event types to make the celebration enjoyable and memorable.

• Video Creator: There is no limit to creativity these days, you can make a creative video of yourself on the theme of the given activity and use the hashtag #Creator
• Dance Champs: Dance brings in a festive mood and enthusiasm among us as well as spectators. You can make a fun and inspirational dance video and use the hashtag #Dancer
• Artists: This is yet another activity where you can showcase your art and craft work by using the hashtag #Artist
• Techno Geek: This is the way that is both fun and informative. Display your creative skills, especially with the availability of technology using the hashtag #Techguru
• Just a minute: Make a one-minute speaking video to motivate others through your words related to sustainable development goals. Use the hashtag #Speaker
• Sustainability superstars: We are encouraging our youth to work towards achieving sustainable goals, you can share your good work here and create an impact.

In honour of International Yoga Day, Go Sharpener came up with an activity to practice any 4-5 yoga asanas for a healthy lifestyle post a video on your profile to learn about its benefits, spread awareness, and include it in our daily practice.

Now let’s check out some of the entries that we have received:

Vidhi Jain from Bal Bharti Public School, Rohini 

Bhagyashree from Ryan International School, Mayur Vihar

Amrin Kaurghumann from  Gurukul The School

Varaa Nainwar from The Global Edge School

Arshya Singh from Gurukul The School

Ashita Sharma from Colonel's Central Academy

Sejal Vashisht from S D Public School

Aarav from Ryan International School Sector 40 Gurugram

Sanchi Gupta from St Mark's Girls Senior Secondary School, Meera Bagh

Ridhima Wadhwa from RPS International School, Rewari

We hope that this blog post has helped explore the benefits of yoga, introduce beginners to various yoga, and highlight the significance of International Yoga Day. Indeed, Yoga Day provides an excellent opportunity for individuals, especially beginners, to begin their yoga journey and participate in yoga-related events and campaigns.

And at last, We thank everyone who participated in this activity.

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Stay tuned for the next blog that will cover International Friendship Day.