What Is Yoga Day? Know its meaning and significance

International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21 and day has been observed since 2015. day aims to shed light on various physical and mental health practices. year 2020 will mark 6th International Day of Yoga and this year day will be celebrated virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic crises. With all that said w, read on to kw what is yoga day, its meaning, significance and how day will be celebrated:

What is Yoga Day? Yoga Day meaning and Yoga Day significance

International Yoga Day, which will be celebrated on June 21, 2020, sheds light to focus on physical as well as mental wellness. It throws light on importance of practicing yoga in one's life and hence day is celebrated with great enthusiasm. day was established at United Nations General Assembly held in year 2014. 

idea of celebrating International Yoga Day was first suggested by Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. He proposed idea during his speech that was held at United Nations Assembly, in 2014. Followed by propositions, United Nations General Assembly drafted a resolution that was titled International Yoga Day on October 14, 2014. draft proposed humongous support across world.

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Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi put forth June 21 as day to celebrate International Yoga Day. Modi said that reason behind suggesting June 21 as International Yoga Day is that June 21 was longest day of entire year in rrn hemisphere and day holds special importance across world. Modi has explained importance of yoga at United Nations General Assembly.

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Yoga Day 2020: Celebrations

International Yoga Day was first observed across world on June 21, 2015, and was observed in New Delhi. Ministry of AYUSH helped set up event that included Narendra Modi, several dignitaries that arrived from about 84 countries and around 35, 985 people gared at Rajpath, New Delhi to celebrate day. Around 21 yoga asanas were performed for about 35 minutes. People across world celebrate day by organising training programmes, workshops, and or events at various institutes and organisations. This year, according to United Nations Organizations, 6th International Yoga Day would be celebrated virtually on June 19, 2020, and timings are from 3 to 4:30 EST and event will be broadcast on UN WEB TV.

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SOURCE: UNITED NATIONS ORGANISATION

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