Why Yoga is the Best
Celebrate International Yoga Day with 3 Fun Activities
By NaTyshca Pickett
International Yoga Day, which takes place on June 21st, honors the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits that yoga has provided to people all around the world. Even though it's a great way to stay in shape, millions of people take part in and practice it on a regular basis. For many, these rituals represent a time-honored method of re-establishing a connection between body, mind, and spirit.
HOW INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY CAME TO BE
In India, yoga is regarded as an ancient discipline that dates back more than 5,000 years. Yogis believe that the mind, body, and soul all work together to achieve enlightenment. People in the West began using it as a way to exercise and unwind, with claims that it may heal injuries and relieve chronic pain and discomfort.
Asoke Kumar Mukerji, India's Ambassador to the United Nations, sponsored a resolution to designate June 21 as International Yoga Day during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the UN General Assembly on September 27, 2014.
The Summer Solstice, which occurs on June 21 every year, was chosen as the date since it is the longest day of the year. In total, 177 countries supported the resolution, making it the most co-sponsored resolution in the history of the United Nations.
The first International Yoga Day was held in New Delhi on June 21, 2015, when almost 36,000 people, including Prime Minister Modi, and many other high-profile political figures from around the world, performed 21 asanas (yoga postures) for 35 minutes.
Activities to Help You Celebrate
Practice Yoga Outdoors - Taking your yoga practice outside can add a dose of nature to your practice. You can even do this in your own backyard or at a nearby park. Having fresh things to focus on in a new location can be a great way to keep yourself engaged.
Carry out your "om" duties - Flow with your favorite music and find new ways to move to it. The ability to focus your energies and breathe in perfect time with musical transitions can be enhanced by varying your movement or music.
Bring a friend into the world of the yogi - Bringing a friend along can provide the extra push you need to make some changes to your routine. They will not only motivate you to improve your yoga postures, but they will also be able to take advantage of great bargains for new students. Win, win, win.
Benefits of Yoga
Anyone Can Do It - Celebrating the fact that yoga may be practiced by people of any age, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status! Anyone can begin a yoga practice because there are so many variations. You don't have to worry about your weight or fitness level when it comes to practicing yoga; there are numerous adjustments and beginner's sessions for every posture.
Great for Stress Management - Stress is a part of life, and it can have an effect on our physical well-being. Have you been experiencing back or neck pain, difficulty sleeping, and headaches? All of the following can be helped by a regular yoga practice since it promotes mental clarity, peace, and relief from chronic stress.
It’s Great for the Body - This is not news, but it's still worth mentioning. Yoga relieves lower back pain, anxiety, and tension by strengthening and stabilizing the spine. It aids in the elimination of body fat, the maintenance of a healthy metabolism, and the expansion of range of motion. And these are only a few of its many advantages.