June 21st: International Yoga Day

The International Yoga Day (IYD) is observed every year on June 21st to highlight its immense benefits for overall health and well-being.

Key Points

This observance was established by the United Nations in 2014. This year's celebration theme, “Yoga for Self and Society,” emphasises yoga's impact on personal well-being and community health.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea of a global day dedicated to yoga during his 2014 address to the United National General Assembly (UNGA).
In December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution declaring June 21^st as ‘International Yoga Day’.
The United Nations describes yoga as an ancient practise with physical, mental, and spiritual elements, originating in India.
The word ‘yoga’ comes from Sanskrit, meaning to join or unite, which signifies the integration of body and consciousness.