beginning from the east and marching towards the west. The programme will include participation of enthusiasts, along with the sun’s movement, i.e. The 8th edition of International Yoga Day will also witness an innovative programme ‘Guardian Ring’. This year, the theme for International Day of Yoga is “Yoga for Humanity.” This theme reflects the importance of yoga and how it benefits the masses in keeping safe and healthy during the outbreak of coronavirus. When applied to communities and societies, Yoga offers a path for sustainable living.” Theme Yoga emphasizes the values of mindfulness, moderation, discipline and perseverance. The United Nations' official website says, “The essence of yoga is balance - not just balance within the body or that between the mind and the body, but also balance in the human relationship with the world. The term “yoga” was coined from two Sanskrit words - “Yuj,” which means together and “Yujir”, which means “to unite”. Yoga is also highly instrumental in building strength and resilience and a fantastic tool for stress management.
The ancient practice of Yoga that has stemmed from Indian culture, is widely known to balance the body and mind of an individual. “Please join us to celebrate this unique gift of India to the world.In a bid to spread awareness about the importance and holistic health benefits of Yoga, 21st June is celebrated as the International Yoga Day every year since 2015. “This year, our effort has been put together simple yoga modules that can be practiced at home by all individuals,” he said.
The nature of yoga techniques, combined with breathing and meditation, have been shown to easy the symptoms of depression and anxiety, and boost energy, he said. Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, agreed, emphasizing that the 2020 celebration is a testament to yoga’s global appeal - and to the substantial medical and scientific evidence that acknowledges its efficacy in promoting healthy lifestyles. “Global health is a long-term objective.”
“Health no longer applies to the condition of not being sick”, said President of the General Assembly Tijani Muhammad-Bande (Nigeria) in opening remarks during the virtual celebration. Yoga also features prominently in WHO’s Global Action plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030, which makes a link between investment in policy actions to increase physical activity and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3 (good health and wellbeing). Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus cited it among his tips for living well while in quarantine, during his 20 March media briefing. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed the benefits of yoga from the earliest days of the COVID crisis, recommending the practice as a way to look after physical and mental wellbeing at home. “Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, through and action…a holistic approach is valuable to our health and wellbeing,” he told the sixty-ninth session.Ĭelebration of Yoga Day (19 June 2020) Tips for living well in quarantine The United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the annual International Day of Yoga in 2014 with the adoption of General Assembly resolution 69/131, endorsing a vision set out by India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Yoga has got tremendous benefits to offer.” “Yoga is a unique discovery,” says Nagaraj Naidu, Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations. Parents may also find it helpful for keeping their children relaxed and physically active while schools and summer break activities are cancelled. “During my missions and the ongoing confinement, yoga has really helped me to stay calm, balanced and focused,” said Silke Von Brockhausen, who is currently based in New York at the UN Children’s Fund ( UNICEF) and has a career in helping the UN respond to global emergencies. Practitioners have turned to home practice and online yoga resources. This year’s observance - organized as an online celebration on 19 June by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations - will be held under the theme, "Yoga for Health - Yoga at Home”, as precautions taken during the fight against COVID-19 have shut down yoga studios and other communal spaces. Countering depression, anxietyĪs the global outbreak of COVID-19 has upended lives across the world, a rise in conditions including depression and anxiety have been seen as people adapt to lifestyle changes. The word “yoga” derives from Sanskrit and means “to join or unite”, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India and is now practiced in various forms around the world.
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