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Yoga started in India and is a physical, mental, and spiritual exercise. Yoga is a Sanskrit word that means “to connect” or “to unite,” and it represents the integration of body and mind. It is now performed in many different forms all across the world, and its popularity is growing.
The United Nations declared 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131 on 11 December 2014, recognising its worldwide appeal. The goal of the International Day of Yoga is to create global awareness of the numerous advantages of yoga practice.
India proposed the draft resolution creating the International Day of Yoga, which was endorsed by a record number of 175 member states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi initially mentioned the suggestion during his address to the General Assembly at the start of the 69th session, saying, “Yoga is a treasured gift from our ancient tradition.”
Yoga:
Yoga is a collection of physical, mental, and spiritual activities that originated in ancient India that strive to control (yoke) and rest the mind while identifying a detached witness-consciousness (Chitta) and mundane suffering (Dukha). In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, there are many different schools of yoga, practices, and purposes and traditional and modern yoga is performed all over the world.
At the beginning of yoga, there are two main theories. According to author Edward Fitzpatrick Crangle, this approach is primarily endorsed by Hindu scholars and claims that yoga has Vedic origins as evidenced by the Vedic literary corpus and has affected Buddhism. Yoga is a synthesis of indigenous, non-Vedic, and Vedic elements, according to the synthesis paradigm, which is popular in Western research.
The benefits of yoga:
Start a good habit this International Yoga Day and promise yourself the following health benefits:
- Improves posture
Working at a desk for lengthy periods of time might harm your spine and leave you exhausted at the end of the day.
- Enhances adaptability
When was the last time you wished you could reach out and touch your toes without having to bend forward? Yoga may be able to assist you in your endeavor.
- Strengthens your muscles
Yoga may assist in the strengthening of the body’s weak muscles. It aids in muscular toning, reducing the likelihood of muscle strain.
- Increases metabolic rate.
Yoga keeps your body fit while also preserving its vitality. It encourages you to eat more healthily and boosts your body’s metabolic system.
- Aids in blood sugar control
Yoga not only decreases blood sugar levels but also lowers bad cholesterol while increasing good cholesterol levels. It promotes weight loss while also increasing insulin sensitivity.
- Boosts circulation
Yoga’s relaxation routines help to regulate blood flow throughout the body. Exercises like handstands assist in the return of venous blood from the lower body to the heart, where it can be pushed back to the lungs and oxygenated.
- Prevent illness
The immune system is aided by yoga. It not only aids in the destruction of many viruses that we catch as the seasons change, but it also increases our resistance to sickness.
- Boosts self-confidence
Yoga can assist you in discovering new aspects of yourself. It will make you feel good about yourself and encourage you to approach life positively.
- Helps you breathe easier.
Lung function is reported to be improved by many breathing exercises. Long-term use of these workouts may help to alleviate respiratory issues. Your lungs’ capacity is also increased.
- Assists in getting a good night’s sleep
Yoga reduces stress and establishes a routine, resulting in a consistent sleeping pattern. Sleep is deeper and more restful when the body is calm.
International yoga day:
Following its establishment in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, the International Day of Yoga has been observed annually on June 21st since 2015. Yoga began in India and is a physical, mental, and spiritual exercise. In his 2014 UN address, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the date of June 21 since it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and had special meaning in many regions of the world.
Conclusion:
The United Nations declared 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131 on 11 December 2014, recognising its worldwide appeal. The goal of the International Day of Yoga is to create global awareness of the numerous advantages of yoga practice.
Yoga is a collection of physical, mental, and spiritual activities that originated in ancient India that strive to control (yoke) and rest the mind while identifying a detached witness-consciousness (Chitta) and mundane suffering (Dukha). In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, there are many different schools of yoga, practices, and purposes and traditional and modern yoga is performed all over the world.
