9TH INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY -21 JUNE 2023

 

International Yoga Day 2023 Theme

The International Yoga Day 2023 will be celebrated on the official theme, “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, which also represents as “One Earth, One Family, One Future.”

धैर्यं यस्य पिता क्षमा च जननी शान्तिश्चिरं गेहिनी
सत्यं सूनुरयं दया च भगिनी भ्राता मनः संयमः।
शय्या भूमितलं दिशोSपि वसनं ज्ञानामृतं भोजनं
एते यस्य कुटिम्बिनः वद सखे कस्माद् भयं योगिनः।।

Meaning that by regularly practising Yoga, a person can imbibe some very good qualities like courage which protects like a father, forgiveness as possessed by a mother & mental peace which becomes a permanent friend. Through regular practise of Yoga truth becomes our child, mercy our sister, self-control our brother, the earth becomes our bed & knowledge satiates our hunger. 

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY   

Celebrated on June 21, International Yoga Day celebrates the physical and spiritual prowess that yoga has brought to the world stage. While it is an important source of exercise and healthy activity millions join in and practice on a daily basis. For many, these routines are a way to connect the body, mind and soul in a way that has existed for centuries.

HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY  

The idea of International Yoga Day was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 27, 2014, during his speech at the UN General Assembly, where a resolution to establish June 21 as International Yoga Day was introduced by India’s Ambassador, Asoke Kumar Mukerji.                                                                      

The date of June 21 was chosen as it is the Summer Solstice, the day where there is the most sun out of every other day of the year. Overall, it received support from 177 nations, the highest number of co-sponsors for any UN resolution, proclaiming June 21 as the International Yoga Day.

How is International Yoga Day will be celebrated in 2023?

According to officials, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the global celebration of yoga from the UN Headquarters in New York. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will lead the celebrations in India from Jabalpur, along with Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal holding a press conference in New Delhi.

The unique additions to International Yoga Day 2023:

Ocean Ring of Yoga: 

The Ocean Ring of Yoga describes the Indian naval ships that will participate in the Common Yoga Protocol demonstration in nine ports around the globe.

Yoga Bharatmala:

The Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, ITBP, BSF, and BRO will all work together to demonstrate the chain of yoga creating Yoga Bharatmala.

Har Aangan Yoga: 

The International Day of Yoga in 2023 aims for the participation of one and all irrespective of all gender, sex and age with its 'Har Aangan Yoga' initiative. 

A Look AT the Past Eight International Yoga Days

• 2022. Theme: Yoga for Humanity
  Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi celebrated Yoga Day with other participants at Mysuru Palace Ground, Karnataka..
• 2021. Theme: Yoga For Wellness

  Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi launched ‘WHO M-Yoga’ App

• 2020. Theme: Yoga for Health - Yoga at Home

  The event was organised virtually due to the global COVID-19 pandemic

• 2019. Theme: Climate Action
  Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi celebrated Yoga Day with other participants in Ranchi 
• 2018. Theme: Yoga for Peace
  Observed in Dehradun on June 21, 2018, with 50,000 participants.
• 2017. Theme:  Yoga for Health

  Event was celebrated in Lucknow on June 21, 2017, with 51,000 participants. Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed its importance in lifestyle

• 2016. Theme:  Connect the Youth

  The event was held in Chandigarh on June 21, 2016. 30,000 people and 150 Divyangjan participated along with the Hon’ble Prime Minister.

• 2015. Theme:  Yoga for Harmony & Peace

  Held at Rajpath in New Delhi on June 21, 2015. The event registered 2 Guinness World Records- first for 35,985 people participating in a single Yoga session at a single venue and the second for most nationalities (84) participating in a Yoga session 2015.