International Yoga Day
June 21st is celebrated as International Yoga Day!!
On 11 December 2014, the United Nations officially declared 21 June as International Yoga Day, with all 193 participating countries acknowledging an important human step in this decision.
The draft resolution establishing International Yoga Day was proposed by India and endorsed by a record number of Member States, with 175 delegations supporting the document. This proposal was first made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the opening of the 69th session of the UN General Assembly, stating: "Yoga is an invaluable gift to our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies the unity of spirit and body, thoughts and actions. It is important to coordinate all these aspects. This comprehensive approach is very valuable for our health and well-being. Yoga is not just a set of exercise; it is the way of discovering a sense of harmony with oneself, peace and nature.”
The resolution notes "the importance of individuals and groups choosing healthier decisions and leading lifestyles conducive to good health." In this regard, the World Health Organization has also called on Member States Governments to help their citizens overcome physical inactivity, which is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide and is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes.
What is yoga?
Yoga is the unity of the physical body, mind and spirit.
Yoga is most often perceived as a system of exercise, but it is only one of the components, or more correct to say the "parts" of yoga.
In general, the system of yoga consists of eight steps, affecting all aspects of human existence - from adherence to moral principles, work with the body and breathing, to more subtle techniques of management of the psyche, mind and consciousness. Yoga teaches to control emotions and relieve tension, promotes the development of endurance and flexibility. The most common practice of yoga, which is available for modern people - it's 'asanas'. These special exercises are for most people the first step towards this ancient tiered system.
The point of yoga is not only that a person acquires a flexible, healthy body. Behind the external simplicity of all exercises lies a deep meaning, rooted in antiquity. In fact, yoga is a job of awakening internal forces, opening a person access to the optimal solution of life's problems.
It is necessary to understand that yoga does not give instant results, in this system everything is achieved by years of hard work. Although, when yoga becomes a part of your life, it is not perceived as hard work, but becomes the norm and only adds energy and joy.
What are the most unique traits of Yoga?
The term yoga is very extensive. In Sanskrit, yoga is "unity," "connection," and "union"
Yoga is a complete system, not just physical exercise. Yoga far exceeds physical exercise, it is a science of physical and mental cultivation, so that people reach the awareness of the self. Therefore, the goal of yoga is not perfect physical health. The goal of yoga is to cultivate inner spiritual love and wisdom, to achieve the best physical and mental well-being.
Yoga is a holistic lifestyle that covers healthy eating, relaxation techniques, meditation, yoga wisdom and, of course, all forms of physical activity, not just yoga poses. Yoga poses offer benefits that are accessible to all, without gender, but sometimes in different ways. It doesn't matter whether men and women, healthy or small, or not, or fat, tall, and so on, that everyone can practice yoga and benefit, because yoga is actually a healthy, happy and meaningful way of life..
What are the benefits of Yoga?
One of the benefits of practicing yoga poses is that you don't have to buy expensive equipment or join a gym, all you need is space for the next yoga session so you can practice at home whenever you have time. Some sports cause physical imbalance, such as the use of racket movement will cause uneven development on both sides of the body, often used on one side will be more powerful; Yoga poses, if practiced safely, allow the muscles in the various parts of the body to be stretched while they are strong, thus achieving a balanced state. Yoga posture allows the joint to move gently in a comfortable range and gradually expand the range of activities. In the West, many athletes have added yoga to their daily training because they have found that it improves their athletic performance and prevents injuries.
The benefits of yoga
posture are very broad, it increases flexibility while building muscles, and
this unique feature helps us in many ways, which can be of great benefit to our
health. For example, it gives us a strong, soft, flexible back that enhances the
body's endurance and helps us keep our bones strong. On a more refined level,
regular yoga posture has a positive effect on all systems in the body. For
example, improve circulation, digestion, excretion and other functions.
Practicing yoga posture and breathing can also strengthen the respiratory
system, strengthen immunity, and strengthen the reproductive system to avoid
disorders and diseases.
What part of the body can yoga improve?
Yoga postures also help regulate the endocrine system, regularly practicing to balance hormone secretion, so that our mood is more stable. Yoga postures can also help relieve stress and restore energy, and in fact, it is one of the most healing exercises for relieving premenstrual syndrome and menstruation. But as mentioned above, yoga poses and other techniques are not just for physical health. Yoga posture and yoga diet, relaxation, yoga voice meditation, yoga wisdom and other techniques of practice, can be combined, synergy, can let us achieve the best physical and mental well-being. Many people find that following a yoga lifestyle improves all aspects of their lives, including work and study, and relationships.
Is yoga perfect for good health?
Yoga exercises are good because they develop tendons, ligaments, vessels and muscles, making them elastic, develop joints, normalize blood flow, clean up the endocrine system. The practice of asanas stretches the spine, opens the chest, helps to improve posture. Long systematic sessions have a therapeutic effect to eliminate many health problems.
We need to remember that yoga posture exercises are about improving your physical health, so you need to practice according to your personal comfort level and ability, listen to your body's feelings, and do nothing that can cause pain, discomfort, or feeling at risk (such as head inversion). Following these safety guidelines can greatly reduce the chance of injury and progress at a pace that suits you.
What is International Yoga Day?
In September 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
In his speech, Prime Minister Modi said, "Yoga is an irreplaceable gift from ancient Indian traditions. Embody the integration of the mind and body. It is not only exercise, but also a discovery of a sense of harmony between you, yourself, the world, and nature. The appeal was internationally certified as an effective method for yoga not just a pose, but also "an effective method for taking stress and fostering mental and physical harmony and integrated health."
Prime Minister Modi urged participating countries to establish "International Day of Yoga" ("International Yoga Day", and as a result, on December 11, 2014, the United Nations officially adopted June 21 in favour of "International Yoga Day."
This was an opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of yoga, and to review the health of each and every person in the world.
On June 21, 2015, we celebrated our first international yoga day. Why June 21st?
June 21 is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere with the summer solstice.
In yoga, there is a belief that the energy of the sun nurtures all lives. Because there is actually sunshine, the temperature of the earth is kept constant and all life can live. At this time of year, the sun's energy that nurtures all its lives is said to be the highest. It is said to be suitable for performing yoga to balance the mind and body, and therefore, June 21 was set for International Yoga Day.
The first international yoga day in India on June 21, 2015, featured a large-scale event in Delhi, the capital of India, featuring more than 35,000 people. Commemorative events were held in more than 3,000 venues in 192 countries (97% of the world) including the United States, Europe, Latin America and Asia. More than five million people, across the region and religion, observed yoga day. Yoga in India, the host country of the event, was broadcast live all over the world, and this large-scale event created a sense of unity.
Summary
Yoga means "connecting" in Sanskrit.
India International Yoga Day is an event where people from all over the world come together for the same purpose and connect with yoga.
Yoga is an ancient, millennial doctrine that came to us from India and spread throughout the world. This is a broad system of different techniques aimed at improving the work of the body, mind, psyche.
Yoga not only relaxes the body, but also relaxes the mind and improves concentration.
More and more athletes are adopting yoga as part of their training to increase their concentration.
Also, it's not just athletes who need to concentrate, it's the same for business people who need to concentrate to get the best performance. In recognition of the effects of yoga, Google has already launched "Search Inside yourself", which has been working on the idea of yoga in its employee program since 2006. Intel in Silicon Valley and others decided to provide nine weeks of meditation training for 100,000 employees.
Yoga is the best way to balance the mind and body.
Why don't you start experiencing yoga on International Yoga Day and rethink your mental and physical health?
