So let's start talking about
"International Day of Yoga"
The whole world ready to celebrate international yoga day, is celebrated annually on 21 June since its inception in 2015. An international day for yoga was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 11 December 2014. Yoga is physical, mental, and/or spiritual practice attributed mostly to India.
The idea of an International Day of Yoga was the first proposed by the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi during his speech at the UNGA, on 27 September 2014. He started
"Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well being. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day"
International Day of Yoga 2015 in New Delhi
When proposing 21 June as the date, Modi said that the date was the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere (shortest in the southern hemisphere), having special significance in many parts of the world.
Yoga has existed so far almost like an orphan. Now, official recognition by the UN would further spread the benefit of yoga to the entire world."
Other physical benefits of yoga include
1-Increased flexibility
2-Increased muscle strength and tone
3-Improved respiration, energy and vitality
4-Maintaining a balanced metabolism
5-Weight reduction
6-Cardio and circulatory health
7_Improved athletic performance
8-Protection from injury