Yoga is an ancient practice that brings together physical, mental disciplines to achieve a peaceful body and mind that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derived from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Yoga is a form of exercise that is performed through diet, breathing, and physical posture. In the last five years, International Yoga Day has been celebrated annually. International Yoga Day is also known as World Yoga Day.

On 11 December, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared to celebrate International Yoga Day on 21st June every year by resolution 69/131.Finally, it was declared on 11 December, 2014 by the United Nations General Assembly. First time in history it happened that the initiative of any country has been proposed and implemented by the UN within 90 days.

Sam Kutesa, President of the UN General Assembly, announced to celebrate the International Yoga Day on June 21 and more than 170 countries supported the Yoga Day proposal. From this it came into light that people also know about the benefits of yoga, some of which are visible and some are invisible

The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.

  • International Yoga Day 2020: This year, 6th International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21 June.This year the theme of International Yoga Day (IDY) is ‘Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home’. The Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018–2030 which is endorsed by the Member States mentions yoga as a means to improve health
  • The theme of 5th International Yoga Day 2019 is “Climate Action”. In the United Nation, it will be celebrated a day before that is on 20 June, 2019 with ‘Yoga with Gurus’ and followed by a panel of discussion on 21 June
  • The theme of International Yoga Day 2018 was “Yoga for Peace”.
  • The Theme of International Yoga Day 2017 was “Yoga for Health”.
  • The Theme of International Yoga Day 2016 was “Connect the Youth”.
  • The Theme of International Yoga Day 2015 was “Yoga for Harmony and Peace”.

Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity.

Students of our school learn and practice yoga for better tomorrow.