The International Day of Yoga is observed on June 21 to promote and celebrate the practice of Yoga. Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea of a Yoga Day during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2014. A record-breaking 177 member nations then approved the draft resolution put out by India. People celebrated the first International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2015, globally.
Often known as the summer solstice, June 21 is the longest day of the year. As a result, it was agreed to observe International Yoga Day on this day.
The Sanskrit word yoga means to join or unite, representing the integration of the physical body and mental consciousness. Yoga facilitates emotional equilibrium, psycho-physiological health and stress management daily.
Yogic techniques, including physical postures called asanas, breathing exercises called pranayama, meditation called Dhyana, and relaxation and cleansing techniques, can assist in controlling and altering how the body reacts to stimuli. It also aids in reducing stress and its effects.
As Yoga Day approaches, I am sharing a set of videos that will offer guidance on various Asanas and their benefits. I hope this inspires you all to practice Yoga regularly. https://t.co/Ptzxb89hrV— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 11, 2024
PM Modi has endorsed yoga on various platforms over the years. Here are some top quotes by the prime minister.
PM Narendra Modi’s Quotes On Yoga Over The Years
- Yoga is a symbol of universal aspiration for health and well-being. It is a health assurance on a zero budget.
- Yoga is not about what one will get, it is about what one can give up.
- Yoga is a philosophy of discipline and meditation that transforms the spirit and makes the individual a better person in thought, action, knowledge, and devotion.
- Yoga guarantees wellness as well as fitness. It is not merely an exercise but a way to attain peace through physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
- Yoga has spread harmony between man and nature. It is a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
- Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, restraint and fulfilment, harmony between man and nature, and a holistic approach to mental and spiritual well-being.
- Yoga is not only about Rog Mukti but also about Bhog Mukti. Yoga can be our cultural ambassador. We can reach out to the world through this medium.
- Yoga is a code to connect people with life and to reconnect mankind with nature. It expands our limited sense of self, to see our families, societies, and mankind, as extensions of ourselves.
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