Save The Date
International Yoga Day is celebrated globally on June 21 to endorse physical as well as mental well-being. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested in his 2014 United Nations speech to designate a special day for Yoga. The UN general assembly happily approved this yoga day and approved the resolution in December 2014.
Significance of June 21
PM Narendra Modi chose June 21 to be the International Yoga Day as June 21 is the longest day of the year with summer solstice in Northern Hemisphere. June 21 symbolises a period of development, growth, and reestablished ties to the natural world and oneself. The International Yoga Day this year, that is on June 21, 2024 will mark its tenth anniversary.
Theme in Year 2024
The theme for International Yoga Day 2024 is “Yoga for self and society.” This subject emphasises the dual benefits of yoga practice: increasing personal well-being and society as a whole. The topic recognises that inner peace and self-care are essential components of a happy and healthy life. Yoga teaches practitioners how to control their emotions, relieve stress, and increase self-awareness.
Some of the Yoga Asanas for Beginners
• Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Śvānāsana) – this targets hamstrings and spine and helps them to relax
• Mountain pose (Tāḍāsana) – this is beneficial for focusing mind and body together
• Cat-cow pose (Bidalasana) – this helps in back mobility
• Child’s pose (Balasana) – this pose is excellent for stretching upper and lower back
• Tree Pose (Vṛkṣāsana) – this pose challenges your stability and is good for improving balance and coordination
• Cobra pose (Bhujangasana) – this pose helps in upper back mobility
Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is for everyone and a person does not need to be an expert to perform yoga. Yoga has many benefits which include better pulse rate, improved mobility, better immunity, good sleep, strong heart and brain function. Yoga also helps in keeping diseases like Diabetes, Thyroid, Cholesterol and Blood Pressure in control.