Yesterday was the 4th
International Yoga day worldwide.
Even the Prime Minister
of India joined in.
International Yoga Day
has been celebrated on June 21 every year, since the United Nations General
Assembly (UNGA) accepted Prime Minister Modi's proposal for the same in 2015.
A world record was
created in Rajasthan yesterday after the largest yoga session was conducted to
mark the International Yoga Day in Kota.
The two qualities of
yoga that stood out for the United Nations were that it is a holistic way to
wellbeing, combining physical, mental and spiritual elements.
It is also very
inclusive, and can be practised by anyone irrespective of age, gender, religion
or nationality.
"Yoga provides an
opportunity to disconnect from the busy world today, and connect with things
that truly matter, and that is why this ancient practice is so relevant today."
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.
— Narendra Modi, UN
General Assembly
Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDv8TtM0JGZrD0H7wEdUl7w
No comments:
Post a Comment