- By Priyanka Munshi
- Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:11 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
International Yoga Day: People from all over the world are commemorating the occasion today, June 21. International Yoga Day celebrates the overall health benefits of yoga for the mind, body, and spirit. This day, first observed in 2015 and declared by the UN in 2014, highlights the popularity of yoga worldwide and its contribution to improving health and well-being. With its roots in ancient India, yoga combines physical asanas, breathing techniques, and meditation to promote inner balance and tranquility.
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On International Yoga Day, people of all ages and fitness levels are urged to practice yoga because of its proven benefits for lowering stress, increasing flexibility, enhancing mental clarity, and improving general physical health. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the various forms of yoga and to support a healthy lifestyle as well as a closer relationship with the natural world.
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In addition, as people from many cultures and backgrounds join together to practice yoga and benefit from its ageless wisdom and communal advantages, it promotes global collaboration and cultural exchange. Here we have gathered all the wishes, messages, and quotes that you can use on this special day to raise awareness about living a healthy life through yoga.
Happy International Yoga Day 2024 Facts
- Swami Vivekananda was a pivotal figure in introducing yoga to the Western world following his 1893 speech to the Parliament of Religions in Chicago.
- The source of the word "yoga" is "yuj" in Sanskrit, which means to connect together or yoke.
- Women have a significant advantage over men in the numbers game of yoga. Worldwide, women make up 72% of yogis, according to data from the Yoga Journal and the Yoga Alliance.
- Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi are the eight branches or limbs of yoga.

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Happy International Yoga Day 2024 Wishes
May International Yoga Day inspire you to embrace a healthier and more balanced lifestyle through the practice of yoga. Happy International Yoga Day!
May the light of yoga illuminate your path and lead you towards a life of mindfulness, compassion, and self-discovery. Happy International Yoga Day!
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On this special day, let's unite in celebrating the universal practice of yoga and its profound benefits. Wishing you a joyous and peaceful International Yoga Day!
Wishing you a day filled with peace, harmony, and inner strength as you celebrate International Yoga Day. May you find solace and rejuvenation through your yoga practice.
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On this International Yoga Day, may the ancient wisdom of yoga guide you towards physical well-being, mental clarity, and spiritual growth. Embrace the transformative power of yoga!
Happy International Yoga Day 2024 Messages
On International Yoga Day, let's unite in the pursuit of holistic well-being. Embrace the power of yoga to nurture your mind, body, and soul. Namaste!
As we celebrate International Yoga Day, let's remember that yoga is not just a physical exercise but a way of life. Let's embrace its teachings of balance, unity, and self-awareness.
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Happy International Yoga Day! May the practice of yoga bring you strength in body, clarity in mind, and tranquillity in spirit. Embrace the journey of self-discovery and growth.
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Today, we honour the ancient practice of yoga and its incredible impact on our lives. Let's breathe, stretch, and find our inner peace. Happy International Yoga Day!
Yoga is the art of living mindfully and embracing the present moment. On this International Yoga Day, let's come together to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and wellness.
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Happy International Yoga Day 2024 Quotes
"Yoga means addition. Addition of energy, strength, and beauty to body, mind, and soul.” ― Amit Ray
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”- The Bhagavad Gita
In truth yoga doesn’t take time – it gives time.” ― Ganga White
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“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.”- B.K.S Iyengar
“When you listen to yourself, everything comes naturally. It comes from inside, like a kind of will to do something. Try to be sensitive. That is yoga.”- Petri Raisanen
Happy International Yoga Day 2024 Slogans
"Inhale the future, exhale the past."
Yoga is 100% natural, has no side effects
"Letting go is the hardest asana."
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"Just breathe."
Yoga: the best way to health and fitness!