International Yoga Day 2024: The International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21st globally. Yoga has been identified as a route to boost physical fitness, reduce stress and anxiety, enhance general well-being, and improve sleep quality. The International Yoga Day holds a special significance.
Yoga’s benefits for physical and mental health are well-known worldwide. Be it young or old, everyone is invited to participate in Yoga Day. It also helps in cutting across cultural and geographical barriers. As they say ‘Health is Wealth’, carrying out Yoga daily helps achieve physical well-being, mental peace, and spiritual growth.
How is India celebrating International Yoga Day 2024?
India has been at the forefront of celebrating International Yoga Day, year after year. 2024 has been no different. Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India celebrated Yoga Day with a lot of energy, enthusiasm, and fervor.
Social media has been buzzing with posts and feeds on Yoga Day Celebrations. From Bollywood superstars to sports icons to politicians, India urges the world to stay fit by adopting and inculcating Yoga in their daily lives.
Before we delve any further, let’s answer some of the basic questions related to International Yoga Day 2024.
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What is the theme of Yoga Day 2024?
The International Yoga Day 2024 theme is ‘Yoga for self and society’. This means the dual impact of Yoga, amplifying personal well-being and boosting the society at large. The theme realizes that inner calmness and self-management are the keys to happy living and staying healthy.
Why is June 21 celebrated as Yoga Day?
The United Nations has recognized June 21 as the International Yoga Day. A resolution was passed on December 11, 2014, during the 69th session of the General Assembly. It is also the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the significance of the Yoga Day?
International Yoga Day is a global platform to spread awareness about the benefits of practicing Yoga.
How many Yoga Asanas are there?
There are a total of 84 Asanas also called poses or postures. Some of the famous ones are Gorakshasana, Halasana, and Hanumanasana among others.
What does the word Yoga mean?
The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’ meaning to join or to unite. As per the scriptures, Yoga helps an individual to find a perfect balance between the mind and the body.
Who is the Father of Yoga?
Maharshi Patanjali is called the Father of Yoga. He has refined various aspects of Yoga systematically in his Yoga Sutras.
Who started Yoga Day?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi put forth the suggestion of Yoga Day during his speech at the UN General Assembly in September 2014.
Yoga can transform health in numerous ways. The ancient exercise model has followers not only in India but around the world. If you aim to achieve good health, adopt Yoga today. Remember – Yoga is a journey of self-discovery.
Happy International Yoga Day 2024!
