🧘‍♂️ International Yoga Day - 21st June

Celebrating India's ancient gift to the world — Yoga for mind, body, and soul.

Yoga Day Celebration

🌍 Origin and Global Recognition

In 2014, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed celebrating an International Day of Yoga at the United Nations. Within months, 177 nations supported it — the highest number for any UNGA resolution — and June 21 was declared International Yoga Day. This date was chosen because it's the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, marking a symbol of light, healing, and inner strength.

Yoga Class

🇮🇳 India’s Contribution

Yoga is one of the greatest treasures of Indian heritage — dating back over 5,000 years. From Patanjali's Yoga Sutras to modern-day gurus, India has shared its spiritual science of wellbeing globally. International Yoga Day celebrates this deep, healing art across nations, reminding everyone that peace begins within.

🧘‍♀️ 10 Must-Know Yoga Asanas

Tadasana

1. Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

Improves posture, balance, and mental clarity. A grounding pose to begin any yoga session.

Adho Mukha Svanasana

2. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog)

Strengthens the arms, shoulders, and legs while calming the mind.

Vrikshasana

3. Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)

Builds balance, stability, and focus. Symbol of inner grounding and grace.

Virabhadrasana II

4. Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II)

Improves strength, stamina, and confidence. Represents the inner warrior spirit.

Dhanurasana

5. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

Stretches and strengthens the back, stimulates digestive organs, and energizes the body.

Bhujangasana

6. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

Opens the heart and lungs, strengthens the spine, and relieves stress.

Setu Bandhasana

7. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)

Strengthens the back, relieves tension, and opens the chest and shoulders.

Balasana

8. Balasana (Child's Pose)

A restorative pose that calms the brain and relieves fatigue and stress.

Ardha Matsyendrasana

9. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes)

Improves spinal flexibility and aids digestion. Detoxifies internal organs.

Shavasana

10. Shavasana (Corpse Pose)

Ultimate relaxation pose — rejuvenates the body and relieves anxiety, bringing inner peace.