Yoga is considered very beneficial for our health. This is the reason why people are constantly making it a part of their daily routine. By doing this, there are many benefits not only physically, but also mentally. Seeing this importance of yoga, International World Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21 June. This day is specially celebrated with the aim of raising awareness about the many benefits of yoga. Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India and has gained worldwide popularity for its physical, mental and spiritual benefits. Let us know the history and importance of this day-
Every year 21st June is celebrated by people all over the world as International Yoga Day. The day aims to raise public awareness of the many benefits of yoga and inspire yoga practitioners around the world for physical and mental health.
International Yoga Day started from the year 2015. In fact, in September 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea of Yoga Day during his address to the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Subsequently, on 11 December 2014, all the 193 member states of the United Nations unanimously agreed to celebrate International Yoga Day on 21 June, after which the first International Yoga Day was celebrated on 21 June 2015.
Why is Yoga Day celebrated only on 21st June?
June 21 was decided to celebrate Yoga Day because according to the calendar, June 21 is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere. This is called summer solstice, after which the Sun is in Dakshinayan. When the Sun is on the south side, its brightness decreases, due to which the environment becomes impure, germs are generated and immunity decreases. In such a situation, June 21 has been chosen as the International Yoga Day to achieve spiritual attainments and to keep the mind and body healthy.
Theme of International Yoga Day 2023
This year the 9th edition of International Yoga Day is being celebrated. Every year this day is celebrated with a special theme. In such a situation, if we talk about this year’s theme, then in the year 2023, the theme of International Yoga Day has been decided as “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”.
