Since 21 June 2015, the International Day of Yoga has been an annual, global celebration. Yoga originated in India, and the International Day of Yoga has been designated as an annual worldwide celebration.

The physical, mental and spiritual practice of yoga is thousands of years old. In a 2014 address at the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed that a day to celebrate and practise yoga must be globally recognised.

In the 27 September 2014 address, PM Modi said, “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being.
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