What is World Yoga Day?
The History of International Yoga Day
International Yoga Day is the day when yoga is celebrated all over the world. It is thanks to the initiative of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi , supported by 175 nations, that the UN adopted resolution 69/131 which celebrates on June 21 , this discipline that is yoga and makes known its multiple benefits.
The resolution highlights: "the importance of individuals and populations making healthier choices and following lifestyles that maintain good health."
A World Yoga Day? Why?
The motivations for recognizing this day of June 21 as that of yoga were to "make known the benefits of yoga " throughout the world. It is therefore a good way to popularize this practice and its virtues, both for your body and for your mind, such as letting go .
Indeed, 4 years ago, yoga was a little-known discipline and still confined to the hippie stereotypes that we know it for. World Yoga Day aims to raise awareness among the general public about this ancestral discipline and to emphasize its many positive benefits and allow everyone to discover yoga , to tame it and to be passionate about it.
Yoga is more than just a physical activity
Indeed, yoga, in view of your hectic daily life and the stress generated by your lifestyle, yoga acts on your health and well-being . This can only have beneficial repercussions on the world, human beings and the universe.
According to BKS Iyengar , the originator of Iyengar Yoga , "Yoga cultivates the means to maintain a balanced attitude in everyday life and develops the capacity to be more efficient in our actions."
Because for yoga, everything is energy . The latter is present in each of you and it only asks to circulate freely to release vital energy and thus connect to the world, to others around you and to the universe.
Where to celebrate International Yoga Day?
International Yoga Day in Paris
June 16, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Triangle Meadow – La Villette
You can register at http://journeeinternationaleduyoga.com/
Yoga Day in Versailles
At 7:00 p.m. for a yoga session in its gardens to the sound of a harp.
On the theme of peace.
At the Waldorf Astoria Trianon Palace
10 euros per person.
All information: http://trianonpalace.fr
World Yoga Day in Belgium
Bois de la Cambre – 10:30 a.m.
Crossroads of the Harnesses
Charity action with the sale of limited edition T-shirts for the benefit of an educational project in India.
Website for registration: http://brusselsyogaday.be/
Yoga Day 2018 in Nantes
June 21, 2018 from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the roof of ENSA (National School of Architecture)
All program information on the site: http://www.navayoga.fr/journee-mondiale-yoga/
International Yoga Day in Chambéry
Saturday June 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Place of the Dukes of Savoy
All information on the site: https://festival-yoga-Chambery.fr
Some impressive photos from the 2017 Yoga Day around the world
New York – United States – 2017
Ahmedabad – India – 2017
Jaipur – Rajasthan – 2017
Discover the many benefits of yoga on the Tayronalife blog.
Sources:
- http://www.yogadaycelebration.com/international-day-of-yoga.html
- http://www.internationaldayofyoga.com/fr/commemorations/2002-setubal
- https://www.dharmalyon.com/la-journee-du-yoga/
- http://www.nouvelobs.com/galeries-photos/photo/20170621.OBS1046/la-journee-internationale-du-yoga-en-14-photos-impressionnantes.html
