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When is International Yoga Day

International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on June 21.
 
When did International Yoga Day start
 
On September 27, 2014, during his speech at the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi put forth his suggestion for the occasion of a ‘Yoga Day’. The draft resolution proposed by India was then endorsed by a record 177 member states. The first International Day of Yoga was observed around the world on June 21, 2015.
 
Why do we celebrate Yoga Day
 
PM Modi, during his speech at the UNGA, said, "Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought
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With roots in India, Yoga unites people with its values: UN chief

Guterres urged people to be inspired by the ancient practice's timeless values and its call for a more peaceful and harmonious future

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Updated On : 22 Jun 2024 | 11:42 AM IST

India has given many gifts to mankind, yoga biggest of them all: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was speaking after performing yoga at a public garden in Ahmedabad this morning on the occasion of the 10th International Day of Yoga

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 2:19 PM IST

World embraced practice of yoga due to PM Modi's efforts, says UP CM

Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Adityanath performed different asanas as they led the Yoga Day celebrations in the state

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 2:30 PM IST

International Yoga Day 2024: Celebrations in India and around the world

The theme for International Yoga Day 2024 is "Yoga for Self and Society." The Indian PM took the initiative for Yoga Day on Dec 27, 2014, and the first global celebration took place on June 21, 2015

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 12:05 PM IST

International Yoga day 2024: World seeing a new Yoga economy, says PM Modi

PM Modi in Srinagar: The theme for this year's International Day of Yoga is 'Yoga for Self and Society', highlighting yoga's role in enhancing well-being at both individual and societal levels

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 3:42 PM IST

International Yoga Day 2024: Here's how Yoga transforms your mental health

International Yoga Day 2024: Yoga, an ancient practice to improve physical and mental well-being, is practised around the world. Here's how yoga improves mental well-being

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 10:57 AM IST

Yoga Day highlights: 'Nearly 200 countries' have embraced yoga due to PM Modi's efforts, says UP CM

International Yoga Day 2024 highlights: India and multiple countries observed the 10th Yoga Day today. Thousands of people attended a Yoga event led by PM Modi in Kashmir early Friday morning

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 5:08 PM IST

Yoga has reached every corner of the world under PM Modi: JP Nadda

Union Health Minister JP Nadda performed yoga at the Yamuna Sports complex on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 11:04 AM IST

India's gift to humanity, Yoga is the way to well-being: President Murmu

Yoga is a way to physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Let us resolve to adopt yoga as an integral part of our day-to-day living, said the President

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 10:10 AM IST

Consulate General of India leads Yoga session at NY's Times Square

The Consulate General of India in New York along with the Times Square Alliance hosted special yoga sessions at Times Square Thursday

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 9:30 AM IST

Gujarat to set up 51 Yoga Studios' to promote ancient practice: CM Patel

CM said yoga a system of exercises for the body and for controlling breathing has reached every corner of the world due to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 9:18 AM IST

Yoga can attract more tourists to J-K, create more jobs for locals: PM Modi

Addressing a gathering on the 10th International Yoga Day on the banks of Dal Lake here, the prime minister cited a competition held in Egypt wherein yoga was used to promote tourism in North Africa

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 10:57 AM IST

Preparations have begun for J&K Assembly polls, says PM Narendra Modi

Rs 1,500 cr developmental, Rs 1,800 cr agri projects inaugurated in Srinagar

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Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 10:19 PM IST

International Yoga Day 2024: 60 best messages, quotes and statuses to share

International Yoga Day is observed across the world on June 21, 2024. Here are the 60 best wishes, quotes and statues to share

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2024 | 3:25 PM IST

International Yoga Day: 5 easy asanas for your body's wellness with steps

Yoga plays a pivotal role in keeping your body and mind in shape. Here are the five easy yoga poses for positive impacts on your body and mind

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Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 3:10 PM IST

PM Modi to visit J&K today, to lead Yoga Day celebrations on June 21

PM Narendra Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir on June 20 and lay foundation stones for various projects. He will attend the 10th Yoga Day celebration event in Srinagar on June 21

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Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 1:39 PM IST

International Yoga Day 2024: Theme, importance and event in Dal lake

International Yoga Day has its origins from India and is a Sanskrit word, which means 'to join or to unite', and practising it enhances the physical and mental well-being of the human body

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Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 9:31 AM IST

PM Modi to participate in yoga day celebrations in Srinagar on June 21

This year's theme 'Yoga for Self and Society' highlights yoga's dual role in fostering individual and societal wellbeing

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Updated On : 18 Jun 2024 | 6:36 PM IST

Vipassana teachings can help tackle stress, distress in modern life: Modi

'Stress and distress are common in the present-day life of young people and senior citizens, and Vipassana teachings can help them find solutions to their problems,' Modi said

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Updated On : 04 Feb 2024 | 5:24 PM IST

Record set as 3,000 disable persons practice yoga together in Hyderabad

The 3,000 people included those with visual impairment, hearing impairment, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism

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Updated On : 21 Jun 2023 | 10:24 PM IST