While working continue for the purpose, on December 11, 2014, India’s permanent representative Ashok Mukherji introduced a draft resolution into UNGA and that was co-sponsored by a total of 177 nations, which was the highest number of co-sponsors ever for any UNGA resolution of this nature. He also suggested the date of 21 June for celebrating the International Yoga Day, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world. He further asserted that Yoga is not only about physical exercise but also about discovering the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. It embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, restraint and fulfilment and harmony between man and nature. On September 27, 2014, during his speech at the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the World the importance of Yoga and stated that Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. This ancient practice can change our way of thinking and help us being a good human being, and to raise the awareness of the benefits of Yoga every year International Yoga day is celebrated all around the world will joy and happiness. Maharshi Vedvyasa, who is traditionally regarded as the author of Hindu epic Mahabharata, define the world Yoga as Samadhi, that means concentration. Īncient Hindu scholar and Sanskrit philosopher Panini wrote that the term can be derived from the terms- Yujir Yoga and Yuj Samadhau, that means to yoke and to concentrate. As per Sacred Hindu text Rigveda, it is a practice dedicate to the rising Sun-god. It is mentioned in many Sacred Hindu texts like Vedas and Upanishads. The aim of Yoga practice (sādhana) is to overcome all kinds of sufferings that lead to a sense of freedom in every walk of life with holistic health, happiness and harmony.Yoga is the Sanskrit word that is derived from the root “Yuj”, which means to attack, join, harness and yoke. “Yoga” also refers to an inner science comprising of a variety of methods through which human beings can achieve union between the body and mind to attain self-realisation. Onewho experiences this oneness of existence is said to be “in Yoga” and is termed as a yogi who has attained a state of freedom, referred to as mukti, nirvāna, kaivalyaormoksha.

According to modern scientists, everything in the universe is just a manifestation of the same quantum firmament. According to Yogic scriptures, the practice of Yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with universal consciousness.

The word “Yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj meaning “to join”, “to yoke” or “to unite”. It is an art and science for healthy living.

Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle sciencewhich focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body.

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