People Doing Yoga On International Day Of Yoga Editorial Photo

International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on June 21st to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga and to promote a healthy lifestyle. Yoga, an ancient practice originating in India, is a holistic approach to physical, mental and spiritual well-being. It involves a series of postures, breathing techniques, and meditation practices that help to improve flexibility, strength, balance and relaxation. The United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as International Yoga Day in 2015, recognizing the wide-spread popularity and benefits of yoga around the world. On this day, people from different countries come together to practice yoga and to promote the importance of yoga in daily life.