History of International Day:
The idea for an UN-mandated International Day of Yoga was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2014. In his speech, Prime Minister Modi called Yoga an "invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition" and called for the "harmony between man and nature" through Yoga. This initiative was backed by as many as 177 nations, the highest number of co-sponsors ever for any UNGA Resolution of such nature. Following Prime Minister Modi's proposal, 21 June was marked as the date to celebrate International Yoga Day.
Significance:
- June 21, which happens to be the summer solstice, has special significance in yoga. it is widely believed that it was on the day of the summer solstice that Lord Shiva began imparting the knowledge of yoga to the world.
- Yoga has always been an important part of India's culture and civilization as it is beneficial for the body and renews the mind with confidence.
- Amid the ongoing pandemic, Yoga has assumed greater significance as it helps in the psycho-social care and rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients.
Benefits of Yoga:
1. Yoga helps in de-stressing and in calming the mind and body.
2. It helps in breathing problems.
3. It also helps in eradicating toxins and impurity from the body.
4. Practicing Bhujangasana helps in many ways, be it stress or fatigue. It also helps in making the skin looking healthier and glowing.
5. Yoga also helps in weight loss and also contributes to anti-ageing.
World Yoga Day Theme:
This year’s theme is 'Yoga for wellness!' as the world is still reeling under the second wave of the novel coronavirus.
World Yoga Day 2020 Theme: Yoga for Health-Yoga at Home
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