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9th International Day of Yoga Special Report
Thus far, eight international
yoga days have been celebrated
2015
Held at Rajpath in New Delhi,
it created two Guinness World
Records for the largest yoga
session with 35,985 participants
including nationals of 84 countries
in a single yoga practise session.
Theme: Yoga for Harmony
and Peace
2016
In a formal event in
Chandigarh, in the presence
of Prime Minister Modi, along
with 30,000 people, 150
Divyangs also participated.
Theme: Yoga for
achievements of SDGs
2017
Celebrated in Lucknow
with 51,000 participants,
PM Modi discussed its
importance in lifestyle.
Theme: Yoga for Health
2018
Celebrated in
Dehradun with 50,000
participants.
Theme: Yoga for Peace
presides over powerful economic groups all over the
world, such as the G-20. In this context, widespread
acceptance of Yoga Day represents acceptance of
the Amrit spirit of India, which fueled India's freedom
struggle. Yoga is now more than just a way of life;
it is a way of life that has increased efficiency and
productivity. That is why Prime Minister Narendra
Modi says, "We should not take yoga as a side job."
We must also be familiar with yoga and live it. We
must both learn and practise yoga. We must also
encourage the growth of yoga. When we begin to
2019
Modi celebrates
Yoga Day with
participants in
Ranchi
Theme: Yoga for
Heart Care
2020
Due to the global
disaster of Covid,
there was no public
ceremony, but the
virtual event was
successful.
Theme: Yoga for Health,
Yoga at Home.
2021
In view of the global
pandemic, the Prime
Minister addressed it
virtually. WHO-M Yoga
App launched.
Theme: Yoga for
Wellness.
2022
PM Modi performs
Yoga with other
participants in
Mysuru, Karnataka.
Theme: Yoga for
Humanity
live yoga, Yoga Day will no longer be a celebration
of yoga but of our health, happiness, and peace."
Yoga's global market expanding
Today is the day when the infinite possibilities of
yoga can be realised. A large number of young
people are developing novel ideas in the field of
yoga. The Ministry of AYUSH also launched the
"Startup Yoga Challenge" is a move in this direction.
The AYUSH industry's greatest strength is that
there are various types of opportunities available
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