International Yoga Day 

                                                                                 The International Day of Yoga is popularly celebrated across countries on June 21 every year to raise awareness about the importance and benefits of yoga.

                                      The International Day of Yoga is widely celebrated across countries on June 21 annually since 2015 in a bid to raise awareness regarding the importance and benefits of yoga. The day is observed to bring body, mind, and spirit into balance. This form of exercise which entails maintaining a specific diet, keeping a specific physical posture, and practising breathing techniques, originated in India thousands of years ago. 

International Yoga Day History :

                                                                     On September 27, 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for the first time, presented the idea of an International Day of Yoga during his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Later on December 11, 2014, the UNGA declared June 21 to be observed as World Yoga Day or International Yoga Day.

Since 2015, International Yoga Day has been observed on June 21. 

 World Yoga Day 2022 theme  :

                                 This year's International Day of Yoga's theme is ‘Yoga for Humanity’. As the world witnessed the deadly COVID-19 pandemic which has not only been difficult for our physical health, but they also had a negative impact on our mental health. Therefore, to address health issues including depression and anxiety, adapting to yoga in such a situation has become a must.

  '' The United Nations said, “People around the world embraced yoga to stay healthy and rejuvenated and to fight social isolation and depression during the pandemic. Yoga is also playing a significant role in the psycho-social care and rehabilitation of Covid-19 patients in quarantine and isolation. It is particularly helpful in allaying their fears and anxiety.”