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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nYoga is an ancient practice that has evolved over thousands of years, embracing various disciplines to transform the mind and body. The United Nations General Assembly recognized its significance by designating June 21 as International Yoga Day, celebrating the global impact of this ancient science on health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About International Yoga Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21 each year, was proposed by India’s Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, during his address to the United Nations. He suggested this date due to its significance as the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, symbolizing the light and energy associated with yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rishikul Yogshala, a leading institution in yoga education and retreats, hosted International Yoga Day events at two distinct locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. International Yoga Day in Rishikesh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rishikul Yogshala, located in the heart of Rishikesh\u2014the capital city of yoga\u2014celebrated International Yoga Day on June 21, 2024. The day began with Guru Pooja and Mangalacharan to instill tranquility, followed by a Hatha Yoga session focusing on breath control and physical alignment. Guided meditation by Swami Ritavan Bharti and breathing exercises led to a serene end, complemented by a Dhrupad vocal performance. This ancient music style, known for its spiritual depth, enhanced the day’s atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Celebration by the Ganges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At the banks of the Maa Ganges, the celebration was adorned with white and yellow flags, symbolizing peace and happiness. The event saw participation from yoga practitioners, students, and gurus. Highlights included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Global Reach and Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The benefits of yoga were highlighted globally, and the positive response from around the world was heartening. June 21, 2024, was not just another day but a celebration of health and vitality, showcasing yoga’s transformative power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Celebrations in Rishikesh: A Detailed Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Each year, yogis and spiritualists worldwide converge in Rishikesh to celebrate International Yoga Day. This year, Rishikul Foundation, in collaboration with Rishikul Yogshala and GMV Yoga Pvt. Ltd., organized the inaugural International Yoga Awards, furthering the reach and impact of yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The International Yoga Day 2024 in Rishikesh ended with Satsang, meditation, and cultural performances, leaving participants with a renewed sense of peace and inspiration. As the town bid farewell to the celebrations, the spirit of yoga continued to shine brightly, promising a healthier and more fulfilling future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Interested in Deepening Your Yoga Practice?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Inspired by the celebration? Explore our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala, or visit our homepage for more information on how you can enhance your yoga journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Yoga and International Yoga Day: A Celebration of Mind, Body, and Spirit Yoga is an ancient practice that has evolved over thousands of years, embracing various disciplines to transform the mind and body. The United Nations General Assembly recognized its significance by designating June 21 as International Yoga Day, celebrating the global impact of this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14195,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"Celebrations in Rishikesh: The Yoga Capital<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>\n\nAs yoga means to unite and to collaborate, it also enlightens the lives of the practitioners and creates a new spark for greater good. With this ideology, International day of Yoga was proposed to be observed on 21st<\/sup> June every year. The reason for 21st<\/sup> as the date was, Summer solstice falls on this day, where Mother Earth is closest to the Sun and receives Sun\u2019s light for the longest period of time, as the day is longest on 21st<\/sup> June and the night is shortest. Also, according to Vedic calendar on 21st<\/sup> June the sun every year transitions from Uttarayana to Dakshinayana, which Shiva, the cosmic bliss taught yoga for the first time. Rishikul Yogshala took this opportunity to celebrate the very first international day of yoga in full grandiose and gloriously in the lap of Himalayas.\n\nSet at the banks of Maa Ganges, the scene was beautifully set with white and yellow flags, both colour of peace and happiness. Bustling with fellow yogis, yoga students, adepts, yoga gurus, the stage witnessed proclaimed names in the yoga fraternity. Although Rishikul Yogshala does not need a reason to rejoice in the name of yoga, but considering this day as birthday of yoga, we believed it is yet another opportunity to join people together in the name of this sacred art form.\n\nThe heavy wind granted a breezy atmosphere, which added to the gala celebration. Blessings flowing from Mother Ganga touched every heart and everybody who joined us, was grateful for this day, to the divine, to our honourable Prime Minister and to Mother Ganga. Apart from practicing yoga postures, a Satsang in the presence of great sages and saint took place, where people discussed their doubts and pour their heart out.\n\nRishikul Yogshala also sent its missionary yogis to more than 10 countries to conduct yoga classes<\/a> for free and reach out to as many people as they can. The benefits of yoga were profusely emphasised upon, in every country. The heart warming response from all over the world, won the hearts of our team of yogis, who are grateful to be alive in this era, where yoga finds a new dimension.","_et_gb_content_width":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[531],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events-and-celebrations"],"modified_by":"Rishikul Yogshala","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2200"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2200\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26675,"href":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2200\/revisions\/26675"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14195"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rishikulyogshala.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}