21 June International Yoga Day
21 June International Yoga Day – The International world yoga day was first celebrated on 21st June 2015. The present Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi proposed in this regard in the United Nations. Since then it’s been celebrated on 21 June as International yoga day.
History of 21 June International Yoga Day
Yoga originated in India in the pre-Vedic period and has been a part of the Indian lifestyle for years. Yoga is the ideal combination of Karma, Meditation, Devotion, and knowledge. By now, countless people around the world have made Yoga an important part of their lives. It has been more popular and widespread in many parts of the world after the announcement of International Yoga Day.
The present Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi proposed in this regard in the United Nations. UN General Assembly president Sam Kutesa congratulated Modi for this initiative, and in less than three months after his proposal, the General Assembly adopted 21 June as International Yoga Day. This proposal was also supported by more than 170 countries of the world to promote the tremendous invisible and visual benefits of yoga. The President of the United Nations General Assembly also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his initiative to celebrate 21 June as International Yoga Day every year.
World Yoga Day aims to make people aware of the benefits of yoga throughout the world. Its main purpose is to connect the people of the whole world with yoga that can convert the world into a healthy and happy family.
In India Ministry of Ayush celebrates International Yoga Day. The Prime Minister Yog Prize is also announced on this day. On this day people from all over the world gather unitedly in the open grounds and perform Yoga in the morning. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi also takes part in it and explains the importance of yoga to the people. Yoga holds great importance in our lives because it relieves us from many kinds of diseases and keeps us healthy.
Benefits of Yoga
- Yoga is a boon for human beings both physically and mentally. It is also a good exercise that keeps you healthy and calms your body and mind.
- Yoga removes anxiety and stress and protects you from hypertension and mental illnesses.
- By practicing yoga you develop a positive attitude and positive thoughts in mind which help you deal with the day-to-day problems in life.
- Regularly practicing yoga can help you with weight loss.
- Yoga strengthens your immunity system and body muscles and improves digestion. It makes your skin glowing naturally and younger-looking.
- Yoga also strengthens your respiratory system, controls the breathing mechanism, and improves the functioning of the lungs. It is very beneficial in diseases like high blood pressure and asthma.
- Yoga also reduces the level of blood sugar and also reduces LDL or bad cholesterol. It is extremely beneficial for diabetic patients. Yoga provides great relief from arthritis, muscle pain, and back pain.
Lastly, Yoga not only is a remedy to cure many illnesses but it is a better way to improve life and healthy living.
Such a beautiful post. I love yoga so you can bet I was up bright and early today to practice.