International Yoga Day!!

As you all may already know, the whole world, on the 21st of June 2015 celebrated the International World Yoga Day.  Yoga is basically a spiritual, mental and physical practice that originated in the country of India. On the 21st of June this year, India broke two world records:

• Largest Yoga Class having 35985 people
• Nationalities Participating with 84 nations

This full routine was led by the PM of the country, Narendra Modi, in Rajpath, Delhi. 

~BENDING IT LIKE MODI!!! OVER 35000 PEOPLE FROM 84 NATIONS PERFORMING YOGA TOGETHER~

If many of you were wondering why the chosen date was the 21st of June, the answer is quite unique. It is because every year, in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice falls on the 21st June. It is the day of the year with the longest day and shortest night. 

The summer Solstice basically marks the Suns transition period from the Uttarayana to the Dakshinayana, according to the ancient and prestigious Vedic Calendar. According to books, it was this day that lord Shiva first taught the art of Yoga to his disciples, and since that day, the art and knowledge of yoga has been descended to all of us in the present world. 

There are many outstanding benefits of Yoga, which include keeping you mentally and physically fit. Furthermore, you will remain disease-free, and will feel more alert and energetic throughout the day. 

Thats all for now! 

Ruchir