International Yoga Day is observed every year on June 21 since 2015 following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. A record 177 countries supported the resolution. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in India and is helping people lead a healthier lifestyle.
The day is marked to raise awareness of the many benefits of Yoga. Indian Yoga which is practiced in its various forms is slowly garnering popularity across the globe. Scientific research has proven that Yoga can help reduce stress levels, increase awareness, build immunity, and strong physical and mental health along with helping regularize the systems of the body overall.
Amid the adverse times of the pandemic, this year the International Day of Yoga is putting its focus on well-being beyond the immediate impact on physical health. International Yoga Day 2021, which will be observed on Monday next week, carries the theme ‘Yoga for well-being’, at a…