International Day of Yoga 2024

Yoga serves as a comprehensive tool for empowering women, and addressing their physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Empowered women play vital roles as leaders, educators, and advocates for change, fostering inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment throughout society.

Yoga has countless benefits for body, mind and soul. It promotes self-healing, enhances self-awareness, helps in attainment of equilibrium and harmony and much more. Yoga activates the parasympathetic nervous system that reduces stress and tension in the physical body.

The theme for last year’s celebration was “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, which means “Yoga for One Earth, One Family, One Future”. This theme emphasizes the importance of yoga for promoting global health and well-being, as well as for fostering a sense of unity and community.

Join us at Skiphelle for 45 minutes of outdoor yoga. Bring your yoga mat or let us know if you would like to borrow one.

Let us celebrate this goreous Friday and be a part of a widespread movement, with a special emphasis on promoting women’s well-being and advancing global health and peace. 

Yoga, Joy, Transformation! Breathe, Align, Elevate!

 Significance of Yoga Day 2024 

• International Yoga Day is a way to raise awareness of the many benefits of yoga.Yoga is a mind and body practice that has been shown to have a positive impact on physical and mental health. It can help to reduce stress, improve flexibility, and increase strength. 
• International Yoga Day is a way to promote the practice of yoga around the world.Yoga is a universal practice that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. It is a great way to connect with your body and mind and to improve your overall well-being. 
• International Yoga Day is a way to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of India.Yoga originated in India thousands of years ago, and it is still an important part of Indian culture today. International Yoga Day is a way to honor this tradition and share it with the world. 
• International Yoga Day is a way to promote peace and harmony.Yoga is a practice that teaches us to focus on the present moment and to let go of stress and negativity. It can help us to connect with our inner selves, and to find peace and harmony in our lives. 

 Aim of International Day of Yoga 

• The International Day of Yoga aims to create global awareness about the numerous benefits of practicing yoga.
• The resolution acknowledges the significance of individuals and communities making healthier choices and adopting lifestyle patterns that promote good health.
• In line with this, the World Health Organization has urged member states to encourage their citizens to reduce physical inactivity, which is a leading cause of death worldwide and a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular ailments, cancer, and diabetes.

However, yoga encompasses more than just physical activity. As expressed by the late B. K. S. Iyengar, a renowned practitioner, yoga nurtures a balanced mindset in everyday life and enhances skill in the performance of actions.