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International Yoga Day Nation
INDIA LEADING THE WORLD
IN WELLNESS THROUGH YOGA
he world now recognises India as a yoga guru
as a result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
far-reaching thinking and tireless efforts. At the
Tmoment, approximately 192 countries around
the world are commemorating International Yoga Day
in some way. Yoga's impact has now spread beyond
the confines of time and space. With the importance
of yoga in mind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
declared this year's International Yoga Day theme
– Yoga for Humanity. As the sun rises, the practise
of yoga-the Guardian Ring-will be held in various
countries as part of Yoga Day this year, and it will be
broadcast live around the world via DD India.
Yoga will also be practised on June 21 at 75
SARBANANDA SONOWAL locations identified by the government to establish
the identity of India's historical and cultural heritage
Minister of AYUSH, in the world. The state governments are organising
Government of India Yoga Day at the request of the Union Ministry of
AYUSH by marking such locations in the states.
Yoga has now established that one should not
limit oneself solely to the treatment of disease. Yoga
and yoga-based routines have their own potential for
holistic health, and using this ability is also a service
to humanity. Keeping this in mind, the theme of IDY
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY this year is "Yoga for Humanity."
It is also an indication that India, as a soft power, is
Widespread participation from all now leading the rest of the world in a mass movement
over the world in International Yoga toward holistic self-esteem and wellness.
Day, 192 countries directly involved On the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
the United Nations General Assembly designated
June 21st as International Day of Yoga in 2014. This
Indian proposal was supported by 175 countries
worldwide. On June 21, 2015, the first International
Yoga Day was observed. On December 1, 2016,
UNESCO added yoga to the list of humanity's cultural
heritage. Since then, yoga has evolved into a truly
global phenomenon. With each passing year, IDY
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