International Yoga Day June 21
Source : Indian Express
Prelims Fact
Why in News ?
June 21 is observed as International Yoga Day by recognising the many benefits of the ancient Indian practice of yoga.
- It falls on the summer solstice, June 21.
Key Facts
- 2021 the day is celebrated under the theme “Yoga for wellness”.
Image by Okan Caliskan from Pixabay - Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the m-Yoga fitness app on the occasion of International Yoga Day.
- Jointly developed by the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organisation.
- Aims to bring assisted yoga training to everyone with a smartphone for free without needing any signing in.
- UN proclaimed this by passing a resolution on December 11, 2014.
- Yoga had Two Guinness World Records
- The first record was set for housing 35,985 people
- The second was for having the most number 84 nationalities participating in it.
About Yoga
- Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India.
- The word yoga derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolising the union of body and consciousness.
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