INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
We celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21 and this brings the physical and
spiritual prowess to the world stage. While it is an important source of exercise and
healthy activity, millions join in and practice on a daily basis. For many, these routines
are a way to connect the body, mind and soul in a way that has existed for centuries.
For International Yoga Day, people around the world are all set to take out their yoga
mats and start exercising, but they might not be aware that yoga goes back centuries.
Yoga is considered to be an ancient practice that originated 5,000 years ago in India.
Yoga was developed as a way to interconnect the mind, body and soul to step closer
into enlightenment. As the practice became popular in the west, it became popularized
as an exercise and relaxation method, with claims to help the body’s general well-
being, alleviate physical injuries and chronic pain.
mats and start exercising, but they might not be aware that yoga goes back centuries.
Yoga is considered to be an ancient practice that originated 5,000 years ago in India.
Yoga was developed as a way to interconnect the mind, body and soul to step closer
into enlightenment. As the practice became popular in the west, it became popularized
as an exercise and relaxation method, with claims to help the body’s general well-
being, alleviate physical injuries and chronic pain.
The idea of International Yoga Day was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on September 27, 2014, during his speech at the UN General Assembly, where
a resolution to establish June 21 as International Yoga Day was introduced by
India’s Ambassador, Asoke Kumar Mukerji.
Modi on September 27, 2014, during his speech at the UN General Assembly, where
a resolution to establish June 21 as International Yoga Day was introduced by
India’s Ambassador, Asoke Kumar Mukerji.
The date of June 21 was chosen as it is the Summer Solstice, the day where there
is the most sun out of every other day of the year. Overall, it received support from
177 nations, the highest number of co-sponsors for any UN resolution, proclaiming
June 21 as the International Yoga Day.
is the most sun out of every other day of the year. Overall, it received support from
177 nations, the highest number of co-sponsors for any UN resolution, proclaiming
June 21 as the International Yoga Day.
On June 21, 2015, nearly 36,000 people, including Prime Minister Modi, and many
other high-profile political figures from all around the world, performed 21 asanas
(yoga postures) for 35 minutes in New Delhi in what was the first International Yoga
Day, and the day has been celebrated around the globe ever since.
other high-profile political figures from all around the world, performed 21 asanas
(yoga postures) for 35 minutes in New Delhi in what was the first International Yoga
Day, and the day has been celebrated around the globe ever since.
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY TIMELINE
June 21, 2018- Yoga for All: The largest yoga lesson takes place in India, with over 100,000
participants.
June 21, 2015- First Ever, Over 36,000 celebrate the first ever Yoga Day in India.
September 27, 2014- India proposes: Narendra Modi and the Indian delegation propose to
create International Yoga Day.
200 BCE- Beginnings: The earliest reports for the existence of Yoga are determined to be
around this era.
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY DATES:
Year
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Date
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Day
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2020
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June 21
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Sunday
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2021
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June 21
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Monday
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2022
|
June 21
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Tuesday
|
2023
|
June 21
|
Wednesday
|
2024
|
June 21
|
Friday
|
2025
|
June 21
|
Saturday
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