Yoga And Yoga Day

Yoga Day

Yoga is more than just burning your calories and toning your muscles. It is a mind body workout where you have strengthening and stretching poses along with deep breathing techniques to relax your mind and body. You will come to know about the wholesome effects of yoga. There are more than 100 different forms of yoga. Some are fast paced and intense. Others are gentle and relaxing. Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being. The word yoga literally means union. Through yoga you can explore profoundly the very mechanics of life.

Benefits of yoga include:

Increased flexibility.
Increased muscle strength and tone.
Improved respiration, energy and vitality.
Maintaining a balanced metabolism.
Weight reduction.
Cardio and circulatory health.
Improved athletic performance.
Protection from injury.

International Day of Yoga
International Day of Yoga 2015 in New Delhi
Official name	International Day of Yoga - IDY
Also called	Yoga Day, World Yoga Day
Observed by	Worldwide
Type	International
Significance	Official United Nations promotion of global health, harmony and peace
Celebrations	Practice of yoga, meditation, spreading awareness about yoga and adopting it in one's lifestyle by discussing its benefits
Date	21 June
Next time	21 June 2017
Frequency	Annual
First time	21 June 2015
Related to	Yoga, meditation, cultural performances, health and fitness

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