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International Yoga Day 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ is celebrated every year on June 21st, promoting the practice of yoga and raising awareness of its many benefits. Here are some intriguing facts about this global event:

1. Inception: The idea of International Yoga Day 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ was proposed by India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. The resolution was quickly adopted by 177 member states.
2. Significance of June 21st: This date was chosen as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and holds special significance in many cultures.
3. Global Participation: International Yoga Day 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ is celebrated worldwide, with millions of people from different countries participating in yoga sessions, workshops, and events. From New York’s Times Square to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, yoga enthusiasts gather in iconic locations to practice together.
4. Guinness World Record: In 2015, on the first International Yoga Day, 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ India set a Guinness World Record for the largest yoga class, with 35,985 people participating in a session led by Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi.
5. Health Benefits: Yoga is known for its numerous health benefits, including improved flexibility, strength, and balance, as well as reduced stress and anxiety. It’s a holistic practice that enhances both physical and mental well-being.
6. Diverse Practices: Yoga isn’t just about physical postures (asanas); it also includes breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation (dhyana), and ethical principles (yamas and niyamas), offering a comprehensive approach to health and wellness.

Celebrate International Yoga Day 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ by joining a local yoga session or practicing at home. Embrace the unity and peace that yoga brings to our lives.

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