International Yoga Day Celebrated Globally
Summary
International Yoga Day, celebrated globally every June 21 since 2015 following United Nations' initiative, promotes yoga's ancient health practices and philosophy for physical and mental well-being. Nepal also observes National Yoga Day to revive yoga traditions and enhance public awareness.
Key Points
- Yoga philosophy, as propounded by Patanjali, explains yoga as a method to control the mind and attain liberation by overcoming suffering.
- International Yoga Day has been celebrated globally on June 21 since 2015, following a UN General Assembly decision sponsored by 177 countries.
- Regular yoga practice benefits physical and mental health, including stress reduction, improved sleep quality, and enhanced immunity.
- Nepal celebrates National Yoga Day on Magh 1 to promote yoga for societal health and peace, reviving its ancient Himalayan roots.
