INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

 

International Yoga Day was celebrated every year on the 21st of June. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. The theme for 2020 is “Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family”. International Yoga Day aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. Regular practice of yoga will surely help the human beings achieve a better life, physically, mentally and spiritually as well.

OBJECTIVES OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA

  • Make people aware of the benefits of yoga and connect them with nature.
  • To reduce the rate of health-challenging diseases in the world.
  • Spreading growth, development and peace throughout the world.
  • Making people aware of physical and mental illnesses and providing solutions through yoga.
  • It also aims to develop a habit of meditation for peace of mind, self-awareness which is necessary to survive in a stress-free environment.

BENEFITS OF YOGA

Yoga is very necessary and beneficial for all human beings if it is practiced by all on daily basis in the early morning. The benefits of Yoga include :-

  • Increased muscle strength and tone
  • Increased flexibility
  • Improved respiration, energy and vitality
  • Maintaining a balanced metabolism
  • Weight reduction
  • Cardio and circulatory health
  • Improved athletic performance

YOGA IS IMPORTANT FOR HUMANITY

  • It has the amazing and natural benefits of yoga.
  • It connects people to the nature by practicing yoga.
  • It reduces the rate of health challenging diseases all over the world.
  • It enhances growth, development and spread peace all through the world.
  • It helps people in their bad situations themselves by getting relief from stress through yoga.
  • It let people know their rights of good health and healthy life style to completely enjoy the highest standard of physical and mental health.
  • To link between protection of health and sustainable health development.

 

The resolution notes “the importance of individuals and populations making healthier choices and following lifestyle patterns that foster good health.” In this regard, the World Health Organization has also urged its member states to help their citizens reduce physical inactivity, which is among the top ten leading causes of death worldwide, and a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. There are numerous yoga asanas that work on different levels to help us live a wholesome life. We must try all these and pick the ones that are truly meant for us. The chosen ones must be practiced regularly to develop a healthy lifestyle. The whole idea behind dedicating a day to Yoga is to help the world recognize the wonders it can do if practiced regularly.