INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY


 

  • Yoga, originating in ancient India, is a holistic practice that integrates physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation to achieve a harmonious union of mind, body, and spirit. It emphasizes unity, fosters well-being, and promotes a balanced lifestyle. 👇

Key Concepts:
  • Unity: Yoga aims to unite the individual consciousness with the universal consciousness.
  • Holistic Approach: Yoga considers the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.
  • Self-Awareness: Yoga encourages self-reflection and awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. 
  • Balance: Yoga seeks to create balance between physical and mental well-being. 
  • Liberation: Yoga aims to lead to self-actualization and a state of liberation from suffering.
  • Mindfulness: Yoga promotes mindfulness, being fully present in the moment.
  • Ethical Living: Yoga emphasizes ethical principles like non-violence, truthfulness, and non-stealing.
  • Benefits:
  • Physical: Improved flexibility, strength, balance, and overall physical health. 
  • Mental: Reduced stress, anxiety, and depression, and enhanced mental clarity and focus.
  • Spiritual: Cultivation of self-awareness, deeper connection to oneself, and a sense of peace and well-being. 
Yoga in the intangible cultural heritage:

  • Yoga was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. The philosophy behind the ancient Indian practice of yoga has influenced various aspects of how society in India functions, whether it be in relation to areas such as health and medicine or education and the arts. Based on unifying the mind with the body and soul to allow for greater mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing, the values of yoga form a major part of the community’s ethos. 
The History and Significance of International Yoga Day:
  •  Recognizing its universal appeal and transformative power, the world comes together every year on June 21 to celebrate International Yoga Day. This day is not just a celebration of yoga’s physical aspects but a homage to its profound spiritual and mental health benefits. Let’s delve into the history, significance, and global impact of International Yoga Day.



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