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International Yoga Day 2018: Yoga is an age-old practice that boosts the physical, mental and spiritual well being. Ever since the United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2015, it has created quite a lot of buzz all across the globe. Although yoga training is now a part of pop culture, its roots can be traced back to pre-Vedic era when yogis spent years meditating in one pose.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested the date of 21 June in his UN address, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares special significance in many parts of the world. “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being,” he said.
Yoga can be beneficial for those who suffer from lifestyle diseases and fitness disorders. There is a huge range of exercises and yoga poses that give a holistic healing power to the body, mind and soul. As most people don’t have ample time to spend time at the gym or attend fitness classes, yoga is a blessing. What’s more, practising yoga requires no favourable infrastructure, gadget or instrument, all you need is a quiet space and a mat.
