International Yoga Day highlights: Yoga session held at world's highest railway bridge in J-K

According to experts, Yoga is a powerful exercise method for combating stress and promoting overall well-being as through a combination of physical postures, controlled breathing techniques and mindfulness practices, Yoga helps reduce stress levels and induces a state of calm and relaxation. Read more

The preparation is underway at Times Square ahead of International Yoga Day on Wednesday, with the aim to bring in the participation of more and more people in the event. Notably, this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the International Day of Yoga celebration at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

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Yoga, the powerful ancient practice, can serve as a bridge between mind and body making one feel connected with their inner being. As we become more aware of our thoughts and are more mindful in leading our lives, stress is eliminated, we become more productive and a sense of purpose is achieved. Read more

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International Yoga Day celebrations will be organised at 26 major sites across Delhi on June 21, the Union ministry of Ayush has stated. These 26 sites include key locations such as Kartavya Path, Red Fort, Connaught Place Central Park, Commonwealth Games Complex and major green spaces such as Nehru Park, Lodhi Garden and Coronation Park, among others. Read more

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Crores of people across the world doing Yoga with theme of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (world is one family)': PM Modi.

Yoga has become global movement through International Day of Yoga: PM Modi in video message

International Day of Yoga 2023 falls on June 21. Check out best wishes, images, messages, inspiring quotes, WhatsApp and Facebook status to celebrate Yoga Day here. 

Uttarakhand Chief Minsiter Pushkar Singh Dhami and Yog Guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday performed Yoga in Haridwar to mark the 9th International Yoga Day.

A large number of people participated and performed the Yoga asanas (poses) at the Patanjali Peeth in Haridwar.

The Uttar Pradesh government has directed that all 12,044 Amrit Sarovars in the state should serve as yoga centers, in addition to being developed as rural tourism hubs. The Yoga Day events will be organized at a grand level, and all Amrit Sarovars have been cleaned and spruced up for the event. Read more

Csaba Korosi, president of the UN General Assembly, diplomatic representatives of almost the entire UN membership of over 190 countries, the mayor of New York, Eric Adams, US political leaders from the New York area, and top Indian-American diaspora figures in various domains will join Modi on the north lawns of the UN complex in New York. 

Preparations for International Yoga Day 2023 are underway at the lawns of the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be on his maiden state visit to the United States from June 20-24, will lead celebrations of the 9th edition of Yoga Day, which, beginning its first edition in 2015, has been observed annually on June 21. Read more

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In a world that seems to spin faster by the minute, finding balance and inner peace becomes an increasingly sought-after goal. That's where yoga steps in, offering a sanctuary amidst the chaos. Read more

The International Day of Yoga was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, following a proposal made by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India and it encompasses a range of exercises, postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation. Read more

Haryana home, health and Ayush minister Anil Vij has said that a state-level programme on International Yoga Day will be organised in Panipat. The programmes will be held in the rest of the 21 districts and in 121 blocks under the theme of this year, “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”. Read more

Yoga has long been recognised for its positive impact on mental health as the practice of Yoga encompasses physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation, all of which contribute to improving mental well-being. Read more

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday shared a video message ahead of International Yoga Day wherein he highlighted the ancient practice's unifying force and termed it as a source of strength, harmony, and peace. Read more