Theme: “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,”

International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 every year. This year’s theme of Yoga is “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” which beautifully encapsulates our collective aspiration for “One Earth, One Family, One Future.

International Yoga Day celebrates the physical and spiritual prowess that yoga has brought to the world stage. Yoga has grown into one of the most effective ways to improve both physical and mental health. While it is an important source of exercise and healthy activity millions join in and practice on a daily basis. For many, these routines are a way to connect the body, mind and soul in a way that has existed for centuries. The overarching aim of International Yoga Day is to enhance public understanding of the manifold benefits that yoga offers.

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY ACTIVITIES

• Participate in a yoga class.
• Do yoga at home.
• Learn about the origins of yoga.
• Post on social media about your yoga experiences.
• Inspire others to give yoga a try. Bringing a friend can be just the right motivation you need to revamp your practice. Their presence can inspire you to strengthen your poses.
• Try practicing outside to breathe some fresh air into your yoga poses. Practice on the beach, at your local park, or even in your backyard. Surrounding yourself in a new environment can be much more engaging by having new things to focus on.
• Create your own flow of movements and discover new combinations to your favorite music. Sometimes a change in movement or music can help you focus your energy and sync your breathing perfectly to musical transitions.

WHY WE LOVE INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

• People of all age groups, religions, nationalities and social backgrounds can celebrate, because yoga is accessible to all! There are so many different kinds of yoga practices, so it’s possible for anyone to start. Size and fitness levels don’t matter. There are modifications for every yoga pose and beginner classes in every style.
• Yoga helps you manage stress. Life can be stressful sometimes, and it can take its toll on our physical bodies. Have back or neck pain, sleeping problems and headaches? Regular yoga practice creates mental clarity, calmness, and relieves chronic stress which means it’ll help you with all of the above.
• Practicing yoga is healthy. Yoga strengthens and stabilizes the spine, relieving back pain, stress, anxiety and tension. It helps with weight reduction, maintaining a balanced metabolism and increases flexibility. And these are only some of its host of benefits.
• Since its establishment in 2015, June 21 has been designated as the International Day of Yoga, aimed at promoting awareness of the enduring benefits of the ancient practice known as yoga.

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