Published 23:00 IST, June 20th 2020
What is International Yoga Day 2020 theme? Know in detail
What is the theme of International Yoga Day 2020: Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21, and every year there is a new theme. Check out 2020's theme.
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International Yoga Day, which is observed on June 21 every year, is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Every year a new theme is established to celebrate International Yoga Day, which sheds light on the mental, physical and spiritual wellness. Read on to know what is the theme of International Yoga Day 2020.
What is the theme of International Yoga Day 2020?
Amid the social distancing measures practiced by countries across the world to fight the COVID-19 pandemic crises, people are homebound and carrying out the activities indoors. However, several yoga institutes, studios, training centres have started online sessions. The United Nations organisations provide various resources related to yoga to various personnel on Coronavirus digital sections on Wellness. According to the United Nations Organization, the theme for 2020 is ''Yoga for Health Yoga at Home''.
Due to the current pandemic situation, the day would be observed and celebrated at home or indoors. The sixth edition of International Yoga Day with the theme, 'Yoga For Health Yoga at Home' will be celebrated virtually by the United Nations organisation. The theme of International Yoga Day 2020 is unique; it is about performing yoga at home. According to the United Nations, With several schools and co-curricular activities being closed amid the pandemic crises, yoga can help stay kids along with adults physically active and fit. The annual event by the UN will organise an event on June 19, 2020, from 3 to 4:30 EST. The event would be aired on their official UN WEB TV.
Apart from worldwide celebrations, India seems to have taken the notch even higher. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon an event titled 'My Life My Yoga' in his 'Maan Ki Baat'. Modi has encouraged people across the world to stay fit and healthy amid the pandemic crises. The event called upon by the Ministry of AYUSH and other cultural relations is a very unique international video blog competition. Participants have to record 3 minutes of them performing yoga postures and share on social media platforms and tag the video as #MyLifeMyYoga with the Ministry of AYUSH along with the country name.
International Yoga Day was first observed officially by the United Nations Organisation in the year 2015. Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed to celebrate International Yoga Day at a speech that was held at United Nations General Assembly. The proposal received wide support and hence the day is celebrated.
Updated 23:00 IST, June 20th 2020