Yesterday was the 4thInternational Yoga day worldwide.
Even the Prime Minister of India joined in.
International Yoga Day has been celebrated on June 21 every year, since the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) accepted Prime Minister Modi’s proposal for the same in 2015.
A world record was created in Rajasthan yesterday after the largest yoga session was conducted to mark the International Yoga Day in Kota.
The two qualities of yoga that stood out for the United Nations were that it is a holistic way to wellbeing, combining physical, mental and spiritual elements.
It is also very inclusive, and can be practised by anyone irrespective of age, gender, religion or nationality.
“Yoga provides an opportunity to disconnect from the busy world today, and connect with things that truly matter, and that is why this ancient practice is so relevant today.”
Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition.
It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being.
It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well being.
Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day.
— Narendra Modi, UN General Assembly
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