New Delhi. Except for 2 years of Corona period, Yoga Day is being celebrated internationally every year since 2015. The proposal to celebrate Yoga Day at the international level was given by PM Narendra Modi in the year 2014. Addressing the United Nations, he told the importance of yoga and said that yoga is of great importance for a healthy life. Modi’s proposal was also approved by the United Nations General Assembly and since then Yoga Day is celebrated all over the world on 21 June. It was not celebrated in the year 2020 and 2021 due to Corona. However, people did yoga at their home.
Now this question must be arising in your mind that why the date of 21st June has been fixed to celebrate Yoga Day internationally? Any other date could have been fixed for this too! Both these things coming in your mind are right in their place. Let me also tell you the answer. Actually, June 21 is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere on Earth. According to the tradition of India, this is the summer solstice and after that the sun starts turning south. It is believed that such work should not be done when the Sun is in Dakshinayan. Because the rays of the sun also have a big role in yoga.
For centuries, it has been believed that doing yoga gives freedom from all diseases. Also the lifespan is long. The sages and sages of India have contributed a lot in the promotion of yoga. Yoga has been an important part of Indian culture and ancient civilization. Now all the research has also revealed that how deeply yoga is related to health. The world also understands the power of yoga. Yoga brings energy to the body. Oxygen circulation in the body is also done properly through pranayama.