World Yoga Day, World Ayurveda Foundation, Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)
"Yoga is physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit language and it means – to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity.Celebration of World Yoga Day all over the world on 21st of June, every year was declared by the United Nations General Assembly on 11th of December, 2014. Launching a particular date of practicing yoga all across the world and celebrating as yoga day was initiated by the Indian Prime Minister to the United Nations General Assembly.
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