International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on June 21. 🧘‍♂️

PM Modi, during his speech at the UNGA, said, "Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well being. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day." 🧘‍♀️

Importance of Yoga: 🧘‍♀️
Practiced in India since the 5th century, Yoga has been beneficial in keeping the body and mind in sound health. A holistic approach, Yoga targets all the different systems of the body and mind. It is said that the asanas make the body strong and flexible, as health improves; the mind too is renewed with confidence. The practice of Pranayama regulates the purification of the internal system , acting as a superior and able supplement to asanas. The energy that is generated in the body through these physical practices is then channeled into meditation or Dhyan for stability, peace and calm.

Benefits of yoga 🧘‍♀️

• Improves posture Working for long hours on a desk could not only hurt your spine but also make you feel tired at the end of the day.

• Increases flexibility Yoga can not only help you in increasing your flexibility but also let you perform complex asanas.

• Builds muscle strength
Yoga could help in strengthening weak muscles of the body.

• Boosts metabolism
Yoga helps in retaining the vitality in your body along with keeping it fit.

• Helps in lowering blood sugar
Yoga not only helps in lowering blood sugar but also lowers bad cholesterol and boosts good cholesterol.

• Increases self-esteem
Practicing yoga would help you explore a different side of yourself.

• Helps you sleep better
Yoga helps in reducing stress and creates a routine which in turn makes a regular sleeping pattern.