International Day of Yoga 21 June

The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice which originated in India. Yoga is a powerful tool to deal with the stress of uncertainty and isolation, as well as to maintain physical well-being.

The World Health Organization mentions yoga as a means to improve health in its Global action plan on physical activity 2018–2030: more active people for a healthier world.

This year’s (2020) theme is “Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family”.

Yoga boosts immunity, a lot of coronavirus patients across the world are benefiting due to yoga”. “It gives us the confidence to struggle during the difficult times and emerge victorious. Yoga gives us physical strength and peace of mind,” PM Modi said in his address to the nation.

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