International Yoga Day: Leaders Strike Serene Yoga Poses | ABP News

Today world is celebrating international yoga day. The theme for 2024, "Yoga for Self and Societ," focuses on the dual benefits of yoga, enhancing personal health and fostering societal well-being. It highlights the relationship between individual and communal wellness, advocating yoga as a means for personal development and societal upliftment. The International Yoga Day originated on September 27m 2014, when PM Modi introduced the concept during his address at the United Nations General Assembly. He highlighted the ancient roots of yoga and its capacity to foster worldwide health and harmony. Later, on December 11, 2014, the United Nations designated June 21 as the International Yoga Day, endorsed by 177 member states.