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International Day of Yoga 2015

Start Date :

Jan 18, 2015

Last Date :

Jun 30, 2015

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In December 2014 the United Nations declared 21st June as ‘International Day of Yoga’ after 177 nations across all continents of the world co-sponsored a resolution seeking the ...

In December 2014 the United Nations declared 21st June as ‘International Day of Yoga’ after 177 nations across all continents of the world co-sponsored a resolution seeking the same.

When the resolution was adopted, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed immense joy on this and said that Yoga has the power to bring the entire humankind together. It may be recalled that the Prime Minister had mooted such an idea during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2014.

You are requested to provide inputs on the following aspects relating to the marking of the first ever ‘International Day of Yoga’.

(1) How can the ‘International Day of Yoga’ be celebrated at the UN forum?

(2) Suggest creative ways in which the ‘International Day of Yoga’ can be celebrated at the world stage.

(3) What are ways in which we can mark the ‘International Day of Yoga’ across the length and breadth of India?

Best inputs and suggestions would be sent to the Prime Minister himself and would also be utilized.

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Sheena Patel 11 years 6 months ago

(1) The purpose of the UN is based on promoting peace and security for all. The purpose of yoga is to UNITE WITHIN, the theme of this event would be PEACE WITHIN. The UN could hold a panel where Yoga practitioners from across the world could talk about how the practice of YOGA can ignite peace within an individual, their community, nation, and harmony throughout the world. Let us lamp a light of peace at the UN which signifies the power of yoga to unite the world.

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gurumoorthy subramanian 11 years 6 months ago

make it compulsory in schools and colleges. government offices. make it part of health regimen at hospitals.

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kalpesh doshi 11 years 6 months ago

This is a global event, we should spread the concept of yoga to all fellow Indians, make yoga compulsory as part of the education system... while a lot of people may oppose yoga has solution to most of today's problems related to stress and unhealthy habits. Government should announce special package for research and development of yoga through centralized unit and promote research to take the science forward that will immensely benefit the mankind. Set up parks and centers for meditation..

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Sunaina Suneja 11 years 6 months ago

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to be highlighted through recitation and explanation too. Atha Yoga Anushasanam !

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Sunaina Suneja 11 years 6 months ago

June 21st being a day in the hottest season of the year, we can organize Yoga In The Park at 6 am . BKS Iyengar's book, Light on Yoga, is considered to THE Bible of Yoga. Let's have a seminar on literature on Yoga .

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Sunaina Suneja 11 years 6 months ago

Let's promote Yoga as India's gift to the world. As Yogacharya BKS Iyengar said, it belongs to mankind as it promotes good health and peace. Let's absolutely avoid claiming it exclusively as Indian. Other countries have done more to promote it than we have.

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Sunaina Suneja 11 years 6 months ago

The Smithsonian Musuem (Washington DC) curated an exhibition in 2013-2014, YOGA: THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION. This exhibition should be brought to us in India.

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Viraj Kamath 11 years 6 months ago

In addition, in a same way, all our Embassies abroad can also be asked give a clarion call to all Indians living abroad to join / assemble / congregate at any convenient place & do the same - MASS SURYA NAMASKAR on that day (21st June), which should also help in attracting the attention of the world. Since SURYA NAMASKAR embodies all YOGA postures, it would be an excellent way of celebrating the Int YOGA Day. Moreover, it’s simple to practice as well.

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Viraj Kamath 11 years 6 months ago

Dear Sirs, Sharing below an idea to CELEBRATE THE INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY ON 21ST JUNE, through ENMASSE SURYA NAMASKAR, which is an excellent YOGA to improve health of one & all. The background and reasoning for the same are uploaded below in eight (8) parts. Kind Regards

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Viraj Kamath 11 years 6 months ago

Part 1 / 8 : COME 21st June 2015 – YOGA SUNDAY – LET’S DEDICATE THIS SUNDAY TO SUN GOD Well, It should be a matter of immense pride to each one of us, every Indian that, June 21 has been adopted by UN as International YOGA day. This year, the day falls on Sunday and in order to celebrate this maiden YOGA day, we all must do something, which can attract the attention of not just our country but the entire world. The entire globe should look at us, on this day.

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