International Yoga Day 2023: Theme, benefits, significance; here's all you need to know about this day

International Yoga Day 2023: International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 every year across the world. The day serves as a platform to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of yoga, promoting its holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi first mentioned International Yoga Day in his 2014 address to the United Nations General Assembly. Yoga has since grown in popularity due to its ability to improve flexibility, strength, balance, and overall fitness.

International Yoga Day 2023 | Theme

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This year's Yoga Day theme is 'Yoga For Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' which translates to "Yoga for the Welfare of All" in the form of "One World-One Family."

It emphasises the spirit of Yoga, which unifies and guides everyone. Yoga events will be held in every corner of the country, as they have been in the past.

Yoga is beneficial not only for mental health issues but also for overall well-being. Practising Yoga on a regular basis decreases stress and improves symptoms of anxiety and depression. It aids in emotional management, mood improvement, and brain clarity, as well as highlighting the link between the mind and the body.

International Yoga Day 2023 | Significance 

International Yoga Day provides a platform for individuals from many cultures and communities to unite in their appreciation and practice of yoga. This day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the mental, physical, and spiritual advantages of yoga through a variety of programmes. Yoga classes, workshops, talks, and cultural performances are among the programmes offered.

Benefits of Yoga

Yoga is good for your physical, mental, and emotional health. It improves your flexibility, strength, and balance. Yoga asanas (postures) improve joint mobility, muscular tone, and overall body strength. It also improves posture and alignment. Regular yoga practice can help you sleep better. It fosters positive thinking, decreases stress, and increases self-awareness.

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