Benefits of yoga for health: As we all know that International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21 June. There is a special reason behind celebrating Yoga Day on 21 June. It is the longest day (summer solstice) of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day the Sun enters Dakshinayan. In the Indian tradition, this day is considered very important for spiritual practice, as sunlight lasts for the most time in this period, which is considered a symbol of energy and life. Yoga is also the science of increasing energy and vitality, so this day was considered very special for yoga.ALSO READ: Take these 8 special measures on 21 June on the longest day of the year
The day of 21 June is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, which is called Summer Sankranti. This day is a symbol of the Sun being Uttarayana, which is a sign of energy and vitality. For this reason, this day was selected for Yoga Day, so that this day could show the importance of physical, mental and spiritual health.
Not only this, 21 June is not only special from astronomical point of view, but it also shows the highest point of natural energy. This time is also of introspection, energy balance and health practice, celebrating it with the right measures and gratitude can bring positive changes.
International Yoga Day was started by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 27 September 2014 at the United Nations General Assembly. His proposal received the support of 177 countries on 11 December 2014, and on 21 June was declared as International Yoga Day. The first Yoga Day was celebrated on 21 June 2015, in which 35,985 people performed 21 Yogasan together, which set a world record.
Importance of International Yoga Day: The importance of Yoga Day is not just a day ceremony, but it is a call to recognize and adopt the multidimensional benefits of yoga globally, like …ALSO READ: International Yoga Day 2025: Only 10 minutes of organ operation will remain healthy
Health and Welfare: It makes people aware of the physical (flexibility, strength, balance), mental (stress, concentration, peace) and spiritual (self-awareness, inner peace) benefits.
Lifestyle changes: It inspires people to adopt a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Yoga can prove to be a powerful tool in fighting diseases related to modern lifestyle.
Global unity: It brings together people of various cultures and countries, promoting universal brotherhood and cultural harmony.
Ancient Indian Heritage: It displays the ancient and rich cultural heritage of India, especially the knowledge of yoga on the world stage.
stress management: Stress is a common problem in today’s run -of -the -mill life. Yoga Day provides people an effective way for stress management.
Spiritual and positive energy: Yoga connects us with spiritual and positive energy. Yoga is not just exercise, it is the struggle of the soul. It is also called a journey from soul to God and the path of peace of mind also goes through yoga.
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