Since its commencement at the United Nations General Assembly by Narendra Modi in 2015, the International Day of Yoga has been observed yearly on June 21.
Every year on June 21, International Yoga Day is observed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed a 'Yoga Day' during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2014. India's draught resolution was then approved by a record 177 member nations. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline that originated in India. Yoga is derived from Sanskrit and means to connect or merge, representing the unity of body and awareness. The International Day of Yoga strives to enhance global awareness of the numerous advantages of yoga practise.
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