June 21: Join the World on International Yoga Day

International Yoga Day is a Global occasion that highlights the significance as well as benefits of practicing yoga. People celebrate this Universal event annually on June 21.  This special yoga day that comes once a year brings together millions of people from different cultures as well as backgrounds to participate in yoga activities and encourage people across the globe to adopt and live a healthy lifestyle.

The initiative of the International Yoga Day was taken by the Prime Minister of India. He introduced the proposal before the United Nation to encourage people to adopt yoga as a holistic activity for maintaining their holistic health and keeping them free from diseases. The United Nations approved this proposal in 2014 and declared  the date, June 21 as the International Yoga Day. June 21 is the summer solstice, the longest day every year in the Northern Hemisphere. Hence, symbolising light, energy, and the renewal of life, the UN chose June 21 for celebrating the international yoga day every year. Since then, the world has been celebrating international yoga day as a token for raising the awareness among people across the world.

Bali Yoga Ashram , best Yoga School in Bali wishes the entire world a very Happy International Yoga Day and continues to grow its mission of spreading the awareness to the entire world through the Yoga teacher training course in Bali

How We Celebrate

The main purpose of International Yoga Day is to raise awareness about the holistic approach to overall health and well-being which is  the ultimate offering of yoga. On this yoga day, people around the globe participate in International Yoga Day with great excitement and joy. They engage in various yogic activities as well as events to honour and practice yoga  as well as encouraging others like their friends, members of their family and Acquaintances.

Brief Overview (Yoga And Its Benefits)

Yoga is a practice which came into existence in ancient India thousands of years ago. Maharishi Patanjali, an ancient Indian sage, is the father of yoga. He described a detailed framework of yoga in his text – the Yoga Sutras. The Yoga Sutras by Maharishi Patanjali explained yoga in detail as well as laid down the foundation of the philosophy as well as practice of yoga. It explains physical postures (asanas), breath control (pranayama), meditation (dhyana) as well as the ethical principles of yoga. These necessary components of yoga work together to give physical, mental as well as spiritual well-being. There are many benefits of yoga in achieving and maintaining optimum health and well being through out the life such as:

Physical Benefits

Increases Flexibility: Regular yoga practice not only makes a person’s body more flexible but also keeps it flexible throughout the life.

Gives Muscles Strength: Daily Yoga poses give strength to the muscles as well as keeps the body fit.

Improves Balance: Regular practice of yoga contributes to improving a person’s balance as well as coordination skills. Through different yoga poses and sequences, different muscle groups get steady alignment as well as awareness of body position in space.

Boosts Energy: Everyday yoga practice makes a person feel more energetic and refreshed. When a person engages in daily yoga practice, he or she gets daily revitalization of the body and mind which gives energy and rejuvenation. Practising yoga as a combination of physical postures (asanas), controlled breathing techniques (pranayama) as well as meditation, stimulates circulation, increases oxygen flow, and releases tension from muscles.

Yoga Benefits For Mental Well Being

Reduces Stress: Daily yoga enables yoga aspirants to calm their mind as well as reduce their stress levels. Everyday yoga is a powerful tool for yoga practitioners to calm their mind and reduce stress levels. Yoga aspirants achieve this through a combination of physical movements (poses), controlled breathing exercises (pranayama).

Gives Improved Focus: Yoga improves concentration and mental clarity of the practitioner.

Enhances Mood and Gives Relaxation: Yoga lifts a person’s spirits and makes him or her feel happier. Yoga also encourages relaxation as well as helps the practitioners sleep better.

International Yoga Day serves as a reminder of the several benefits that yoga provides. By celebrating the yoga day, people across the world not only experience the transformative power of yoga but also incorporate it into their daily lives.

Participating The Celebration and Incorporating Yoga Into Everyday Life

The International Yoga Day this time has dedicated its theme to women – “Yoga for Women’s Empowerment.” The theme shows the role of yoga in women’s lives, how it affects their overall well being. Yoga not only affects physical health of women but also their mental, emotional, social as well as spiritual well-being. This year’s yoga theme especially encourages women to improve their self-esteem, mental health, physical fitness as well as their social connections through adopting the yogic lifestyle. People across the world will come together this year to celebrate International Yoga Day with a focus on empowering women. There will be yoga related events such as yoga classes, workshops, seminars etc. in order to educate as well as inspire women to make yoga a necessary part of their daily lives. The yoga activities can be performed in parks, yoga studios, community centres, and online platforms, ensuring accessibility for all.

Whether the aspirants are seasoned yoga practitioners or just beginners in search of a starting point for their yoga journey, International Yoga Day offers an opportunity to all the aspirants to join a global community for the practice of yoga. International yoga day events as well as classes are held across the word. Any body can easily participate in those events and yoga challenges as well as enjoy the numerous benefits of not only yoga but also this global activity such as:

Bringing People Together: By celebrating International Yoga Day, we encourage more and more people to try yoga. This Yoga Day brings people together. It unites people from all over the world, they gather in parks, schools as well as other public places to practise yoga. This shared activity develops a sense of community and friendship among the people.

Spreading Awareness

There are people who still do not know much about yoga. International Yoga Day spreads awareness about the importance of yoga in our lives. It educates people not only on how yoga improves their overall health and well-being but also how they can live a healthy as well as fulfilling life.

There are many yoga studios and community centres that offer free sessions or classes on International Yoga Day. The aspirants just need to find such a class near them and join in that. It’s not only a great way to learn more about yoga but also to meet new people.

Practise at Home

If a person is not able to find a suitable class to join near him or her. He or she can also celebrate the day by performing yoga at home. There are several online videos and apps that offer guided yoga sessions. Aspirants can enjoy a peaceful practice at their own space at home.

Attend a Yoga Event

The aspirants can look for yoga events in their area. Many cities host large gatherings where people can come together to practise yoga. These events might often include music, food as well as other fun activities for everyone.

Share Your Experience on Social Media

Aspirants should use social media to share their yoga experience. Social media is a good place to post the pictures and videos of their practice. Using the hashtag #InternationalYogaDay helps spread the word and inspire others to try yoga.

Conclusion

International Yoga Day is a wonderful opportunity to discover the benefits of yoga as well as other fun activities with others. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, there are many ways to join the celebration. By practising yoga, we not only improve our health and well-being but also connect with others. If a person wants to incorporate yoga into his or her daily routine, it is better to create a morning yoga routine So enjoy the International Yoga Day on June 21 with Bali Yoga Ashram. Please contact Bali Yoga Ashram for more details about different activities of the Ashram.