Proclamation of June 21st as International Day of Yoga.
On December 11, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 21st as International Day of Yoga . The proposal was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address during the 69th session of the UNGA, in which he said: “ Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. ” The Resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 Member States. Since then, millions of people around the globe, united by The practice of yoga , have celebrated this day each year.