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International Yoga Day 2023: Today, on June 21, World Yoga Day will be celebrated in many countries of the world including India. It is celebrated every year on this day as a global platform to raise awareness about the various benefits of practicing yoga. It is an ancient practice that originated in India and has gained popularity globally for its mental, physical and spiritual benefits.
Yoga has now become a widespread subject. There is a course available on Yoga and youths are also doing PhD. There are also many career possibilities in yoga. Yoga instructors are also being recruited in schools. Yoga is no longer confined to one program. Questions related to yoga are also asked in competitive exams. Let us know why Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21st June and since when the celebration of Yoga Day was started.
Why is Yoga Day celebrated on 21st June?
The idea of celebrating International Day of Yoga was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2014. This resolution received huge support and response from the member states of the United Nations, after which it was adopted on 11 December 2014 and 21 June was declared as International Yoga Day.
According to the Hindu calendar, June 21 is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere. After this the Sun becomes Dakshinayan. Because of this, the brightness of the sun decreases and the resistance to disease decreases. In such a situation, Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21 to make people aware of health.
International Yoga Day 2023 Theme
Every year the theme of Yoga Day is decided by the United Nations (UN). Every year International Yoga Day focuses on a particular theme, which highlights a specific aspect of yoga. The theme of International Yoga Day 2023 is “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”.
