10th International Day of Yoga : From Ancient Roots to Global Stage, The Journey of Yoga

The ancient discipline of yoga, which originated in India, has become a global obsession. The 10th International Day of Yoga is observed today (June 21) in India and around the world.

New Delhi, 21st June 2024

Today, the June 21st, marks the global celebration of the 10th International Day of Yoga, uniting millions across continents in a collective observance of this ancient practice’s profound impact on physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual harmony. June 21st, chosen for its significance as the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, has become a symbol of unity, peace, and wellbeing worldwide.

How it Yoga as an International Day

The concept of an International Day of Yoga was first proposed by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to the United Nations in September 2014. Recognizing the universal appeal and profound benefits of yoga, Modi’s proposal was quickly embraced by the UN, leading to the official proclamation of June 21st as the International Day of Yoga. Since its inception in 2015, this day has grown into a global phenomenon, with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds coming together to celebrate the ancient practice.

History: From Ancient Origins to Modern Global Appeal

Yoga, with its origins deeply rooted in ancient India, dates back thousands of years. The earliest mentions of yoga can be traced to sacred texts like the Rig Veda, dating as far back as 1500 BC. However, yoga’s systematic codification is attributed to Maharshi Patanjali around the 2nd century BC, who compiled the foundational text known as the ‘Yoga Sutras’. These Yoga sutras laid the groundwork for various paths of yoga, including Raja yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti yoga, and Jnana Yoga, each offering unique approaches to spiritual and physical well-being.

Yoga’s Transformative Power: Benefits for Mind and Body

Beyond its historical significance, Yoga has gained popularity worldwide for its health benefits. Practiced regularly, Yoga promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and enhances overall well-being. By integrating physical postures (asanas) with breath control (pranayama) and meditation, Yoga fosters mindfulness and improves mental clarity. As Your muscles get bigger and stronger as you lift weights. Yoga practice alters the structure and function of your brain, and new connections are formed between brain cells to improve cognitive functions like memory and learning. Yoga strengthens the brain regions related to memory, attention, consciousness, cognition, and language; it’s similar to cerebral weightlifting.

Additionally, studies suggest that practicing yoga and meditation may enhance executive functions, which include memory, learning, reasoning, decision-making, reaction time, and accuracy on mental acuity tests.

If physical constraints limit a person from doing yoga, basic breathing techniques, meditation, or guided imagery may be a better choice and offer similar benefits. They can practice restorative yoga, yin yoga, and chair yoga—all of which promote movement and relaxation  without any physical challenge. click for more news.

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