About this day
Why it is kept and where it comes from
About this day
International Day of Yoga, on 21 June, celebrates yoga, the practice that began in India.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
The United Nations General Assembly declared 21 June the International Day of Yoga in December 2014, on the proposal of India, and it was first kept in 2015. 21 June is the summer solstice, the longest day in the northern half of the world.
How the day is observed
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Mass yoga sessions in parks and public places.
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Yoga events led by the Ministry of AYUSH.
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Talks on health and wellbeing.