Yoga is leaving an indelible mark on the world, On International Yoga Day
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual activity that originated in India over 5000 years ago and has since helped the human race retain improved health and overall well-being. Yoga is something you should make time for if you're looking for calm, peace, and tranquility. Every year on June 21st, we commemorate International Yoga Day to raise awareness of the value of yoga among people all over the world. How did it start? Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2014, about the priceless gift of yoga that old Indian tradition has given to the world. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of yoga in bringing man and nature closer together in a powerful and persuasive speech. The effort was lauded, and on December 11, 2014, 193 members of the United Nations General Assembly voted to proclaim June 21st as International Yoga Day . More than 170 countries backed the proposal for a global yoga day. The following ye...