🧘‍♂️ World Yoga Day (International Day of Yoga)

🟣 What is Yoga?

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that focuses on physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation. The word “Yoga” comes from the Sanskrit word “Yuj” meaning union – union of body, mind, and soul.

🟢 History of World Yoga Day

World Yoga Day was first celebrated on 21st June 2015, after the idea was proposed by India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. He said,

“Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body.”

A total of 177 countries supported this proposal — a record in UN history.

🔵 Why 21st June?

This date is the longest day of the year (Summer Solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere. It holds special meaning in yogic culture as it marks the beginning of the spiritual journey.

🟡 Importance of Yoga

• Improves physical health: flexibility, strength, digestion

• Helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression

• Boosts concentration and memory

• Builds discipline and self-awareness

🧘‍♂️ World Yoga Day (International Day of Yoga)

🟣 What is Yoga?

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that focuses on physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation. The word “Yoga” comes from the Sanskrit word “Yuj” meaning union – union of body, mind, and soul.

🟢 History of World Yoga Day

World Yoga Day was first celebrated on 21st June 2015, after the idea was proposed by India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. He said,

“Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body.”

A total of 177 countries supported this proposal — a record in UN history.

🔵 Why 21st June?

This date is the longest day of the year (Summer Solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere. It holds special meaning in yogic culture as it marks the beginning of the spiritual journey.

🟡 Importance of Yoga

• Improves physical health: flexibility, strength, digestion

• Helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression

• Boosts concentration and memory

• Builds discipline and self-awareness

🟠 How is World Yoga Day Celebrated?

• People all over the world gather in parks, stadiums, and schools to perform mass yoga sessions.

• Schools and colleges conduct yoga competitions, workshops, and awareness sessions.

• Even leaders, soldiers, and astronauts do yoga to stay fit.

  🧘‍♂️ World Yoga Day (International Day of Yoga)

  🟣 What is Yoga?

  Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that focuses on physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation. The word “Yoga” comes from the Sanskrit word “Yuj” meaning union – union of body, mind, and soul.

  🟢 History of World Yoga Day

  World Yoga Day was first celebrated on 21st June 2015, after the idea was proposed by India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. He said,

  “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body.”

  A total of 177 countries supported this proposal — a record in UN history.

  🔵 Why 21st June?

  This date is the longest day of the year (Summer Solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere. It holds special meaning in yogic culture as it marks the beginning of the spiritual journey.

  🟡 Importance of Yoga

  • Improves physical health: flexibility, strength, digestion

  • Helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression

  • Boosts concentration and memory

  • Builds discipline and self-awareness

  🟠 How is World Yoga Day Celebrated?

  • People all over the world gather in parks, stadiums, and schools to perform mass yoga sessions.

  • Schools and colleges conduct yoga competitions, workshops, and awareness sessions.

  • Even leaders, soldiers, and astronauts do yoga to stay fit.

• People all over the world gather in parks, stadiums, and schools to perform mass yoga sessions.

• Schools and colleges conduct yoga competitions, workshops, and awareness sessions.

• Even leaders, soldiers, and astronauts do yoga to stay fit.