Saturday, June 21 is the 10th International Yoga Day in honor of the ancient physical, mental and spiritual discipline that an estimated two billion people worldwide practice in one form or another. The theme for this year’s Day is “Yoga for Self and Society”.
Yoga is a transformative practice that represents the harmony of mind and body, the balance between thought and action, and the unity of restraint and fulfillment. It integrates the body, mind, spirit, and soul, offering a holistic approach to health and well-being.
Students, security personnel and government officials perform yoga on International Day of Yoga in Agartala. Image: Majority World/Universal Images Group 
Buddhist woman practicing a singing bowl for sound therapy in atmosphere for healing, meditation and relax. Vietnam. Image: Pascal Deloche/Godong/Universal Images Group 
Padmashree awardee Olympian Dipa Karmakar performing yoga. Image: Abhisek Saha/Majority World/Universal Images Group 
Yoga painting on a wall. Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam. Image: Godong//Universal Images Group 
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Indian yoga guru. Image: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group 
NCC cadets and officials perform yoga during 10th International Day of Yoga Day. Image: Abhisek Saha/Majority World/Universal Images Group 
Yoga fresco in Vilcabamba, Ecuador. Image: Philippe Lissac/Godong/Universal Images Group 
NCC cadets and officials perform yoga during 10th International Day of Yoga Day. Image: Abhisek Saha/Majority World/Universal Images Group 
Man practising yoga in Vilcabamba, Ecuador. Image: Philippe Lissac/Godong/Universal Images Group 
NCC cadets and officials perform yoga during 10th International Day of Yoga Day. Image: Abhisek Saha/Majority World/Universal Images Group 
Tripura CM Manik Saha, along with other ministers, government officials and students perform yoga on International Day of Yoga in Agartala. Image: Majority World/Universal Images Group 
Woman practicing yoga pose and meditation at sunset. Silence and relaxation concept. Image: Pascal Deloche/Godong/Universal Images Group 
Tibetan singing bowl, buddhist instrument used in sound therapy, meditation and yoga. Vietnam. Image: Pascal Deloche/Godong/Universal Images Group 
Students, security personnel and government officials perform yoga on International Day of Yoga in Agartala. Tripura, India. Image: Abhisek Saha/Majority World/Universal Images Group 
Tibetan singing bowl, buddhist instrument used in sound therapy, meditation and yoga. Bowl in the hands of prayer. Vietnam. Image: Pascal Deloche/Godong/Universal Images Group 
Silhouette of woman practicing yoga at sunset. French Alps. France. Image: Godong//Universal Images Group 
Students, security personnel and government officials perform yoga on International Day of Yoga in Agartala. Image: Majority World/Universal Images Group 
Man practising yoga in Vilcabamba, Ecuador. Image: Philippe Lissac/Godong/Universal Images Group 
Vajrayogini (Buddhist Deity) – Krodha Kali (Wrathful Black Varahi). Image: Pictures From History/Universal Images Group 
Woman having yoga meditation on beach at sunset. Silence and relaxation concept. Image: Pascal Deloche/Godong/Universal Images Group 
Woman performing yoya on mat. France. Image: Godong//Universal Images Group
The United Nations, in December 2014, proclaimed June 21 as an annual day to recognize the universal appeal and practice of Yoga, which in ancient Sanskrit, means to unite or join. Yoga symbolizes the union of body and consciousness, a philosophy that originated in India about 5,000 years ago. The original goals of yoga were to promote spiritual growth and to learn to master one’s physical and mental body.
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References:
National Day Calendar https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/international/international-yoga-day-june-21
World Health Organization https://www.who.int/india/news-room/events/detail/2024/06/21/default-calendar/international-day-of-yoga-2024