International Yoga Day 2021: Important date, History, International Day of Yoga Theme, Significance
International Yoga Day 2021: International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 every year to create awareness globally about the benefits of practicing yoga. Read more information about International Yoga Day, history, International Day of Yoga theme, significance from the articles.
Updated: Jun 18, 2021 12:21 IST
International Yoga Day 2021
The first International Day of Yoga was observed on June 21, 2015, around the world. Yoga helps to live in a healthy body with a healthy mind. It embodies unity of mind, body, and soul. Yoga is not a spiritual practice that is followed by a particular religion, caste, or people. It can be practiced by anyone who wants to lead a happy and healthy life. International Day of Yoga is also named as World Yoga Day.
What is Yoga?
Yoga is an ancient practice in India aimed to develop harmony in mind, body, and environment. Yoga is a physical exercise that is performed through breath control, diet, relaxation. Yoga produces a union of body, mind, and soul to bring about a state of calmness.
What is the history of International Day of Yoga?
Yoga is considered to be 5000 years old and originated from India. The word yoga is derived from Sanskrit which means ‘unite’. The idea of International Day of Yoga was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2014.
PM Narendra Modi also suggested 21st June as International Yoga Day because 21st June is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and has much significance in different parts of the world. On 11 December 2014, UNGA proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by passing resolution 69/131. Yoga is considered as an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. Yoga will help one to change their lifestyle and create consciousness, it can help in well being.
What is the theme of International Day of Yoga 2021?
The theme of the 6th International Day of Yoga 2021 is “Yoga for well-being”. This aims at focusing how Yoga can promote the holistic health of each and every individual. Due to the ongoing crisis that the world is presently facing due to pandemic, this theme is found to be very relevant right now.
Why June 21 Is Celebrated As International Day of Yoga?
PM Modi while proposing June 21, has said that being the Summer Solstice and it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Not only that but also shares a very special significance in many parts of the world.
What is the significance of Yoga?
Yoga helps in balancing the physical, mental, and soul parts of the body. Due to the enormous significance in yoga, the practice of yoga has increased in the last few decades. Some of the benefits of yoga practices are listed below:
Lower stress levels
Increases flexibility
Lowers blood pressure
Improves lung capacity
Relieves anxiety
Relieves chronic back pain
Lowers blood sugar in diabetics
Improves sense of balance
Stronger bones
Healthy weight
Lowers risk of heart diseases
Improves brain function
International Day of Yoga - FAQs
Patanjali is the father of modern yoga. He converts all the complex and diversified aspects of yoga into a certain format known as Yoga Sutras. It is the collection of 196 verses or sutras on yoga.
International Day of Yoga is celebrated on 21st June every year to create awareness about the importance of yoga and its effects on the health of the people. The word 'yoga' is derived from Sanskrit which means ‘to unite’.
Practicing yoga daily will help to develop muscle tone and improve metabolism. One study found that restorative yoga was effective in weight loss.
The best time to practice yoga is in the morning or the early evening. Morning yoga can be quite active and consist of a full practice. Always finish with Savasana no matter what time of day your practice.
PM Narendra Modi suggested 21st June as International Yoga Day because 21st June is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and has much significance in different parts of the world.
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