The idea of International Day of Yoga was first proposed by Prime Minister Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 27 September 2014.
Here's what the stars posted:
Shilpa Shetty Kundra: Dear Instafam, Pranayama: Prana means life (no life without breath), Ayama means practice/control. So when you practice control over breath you WILL have control over your LIFE and MIND. It not only cleanses 72000 nadis/channels, your mind and blood ,but that cleansing process translates into energy.. SHAKTI.. This power helps you positively manifest your AURA, RELATIONSHIPS,SELF-AWARENESS and GOALS.
This International Yoga day start with Pranayama.. Welcome the NEW you. Inhale the future, Exhale the past..Enjoy the present. A big thankyou to @narendramodi ji who leads and inspires by example. and @ra_rathore for keeping the momentum going so passionately #humfittohindiafit
Milind Soman: I feel stronger and more flexible with yoga and it's never too late to start!! #BeFitWithYoga
Nimrat Kaur: On #InternationalYogaDay wishing for a healthy, aware lifestyle for all...as said , our body is the only place we shall ever have to live in. Keep it safe and beaming ! #WayOfLife #BornAgain @anshukayoga
Kangana Ranaut: The very heart of Yoga practice is 'Abhyaasa'- Steady effort in the direction you want to go to. #Yoga is a journey of the self, through the self, to the self. #KanganaRanaut doing Abhyaasa of #dhanurasana this #InternationalYogaDay2018 #WorldYogaDay #YogaDay2018
Amrita Rao: Happy
Rajeev Khandelwal: The world follows it...we created it..let’s own it!