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- 1. CHRISTIAN TRAINING COLLEGE, LUCKNOW THE 7th INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY Presented By: Ms. Ranjana Prasad
- 4. THE YOGADAY AND ITS ORIGIN The International Yoga Day has been celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015 following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. The proposal for this is presented by Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in his UN address and suggested the date of 21 June, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, when Lord Shiva is believed to have imparted the knowledge of Yoga to the world who is also known as Adi Guru teacher to all yogis in the world.
- 5. What is Yoga?? The word Yoga essentially means that which brings you to the reality. It is derived from the Sanskrit word Yuj which literally means Union. Union means it brings you to the ultimate reality. So, Yoga means union of our little, ego self with the divine Self. It is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices which originated in the ancient India. The Indian sage Patanjali is considered as the profounder of the practice of Yoga.
- 6. Why do we celebrate Yoga Day???
- 7. NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING YOGA DAY O Yoga Day is important to celebrate to make people aware of the benefits of Yoga. O Yoga has medical benefits. O It helps in curing many diseases like diabetes, blood pressure. Alleviating physical injuries and chronic pain. O Apart from that, it helps a person to get mental peace. O Thus it is quite important to celebrate Yoga Day.
- 9. THEMES O Every year the international Yoga Day is celebrated under a particular theme. The theme chosen for Yoga Day envelops a valuable message in it. Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India organizes Yoga Day every year. Themes for previous years (2015-2019) O Yoga for Harmony and Peace--- 2015 O Connect the Youth O Yoga for Health O Yoga for Peace --- 2016 --- 2017 --- 2018 O Yoga for Heart and Climate Action--- 2019 Yoga at home and Yoga with Family--------2020
- 10. Theme for The 7th International Yoga Day Yoga for Wellness
- 11. Some YogaPoses
- 12. Some Guidelines for performing Yoga. Cleanliness is prerequisite for yogic practice. It includes cleanliness of surroundings, body and mind. Yogic practice should be performed in a calm and quite atmosphere with a relaxed body and mind. Yogic practice should be done on an empty stomach or light stomach. Consume small amount of honey in lukewarm water if you feel week. A mattress or yoga mat or folder blanket should be used for practice. Light and confortable cotton clothes are preferred to facilitate easy movement of the body. Yoga should not be performed instate of exhaustion, illness, in a hurry or in acute stress conditions. Yoga experts should be consulted before doing Yoga practices during pregnancy and menstruation.
- 13. Guidelines (contd.) Practice session should start with a prayer as it creates conducive environment to relax the mind. Yogic practice should be performed slowly, in a relaxed manner, with awareness of body and breath. Breathing should be always from nostrils unless instructed otherwise. Do not hold the body tightly. Perform the practice according to your own capacity. Yoga session should end with meditation/ deep silence. Bath or food may be taken only after 20-30 minutes of practice.
- 14. Yoga is a mirror to look at ourselves from within The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in ----B.K.S. Iyengar