International Day of Yoga, commonly referred to as World Yoga Day, is celebrated annually on June 21. It was established by the United Nations in 2014 to raise awareness worldwide about the many benefits of practicing yoga. The date of June 21, which is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, holds special significance in yoga, as the summer solstice marks the transition to Dakshinayana, which is believed to support spiritual practices.
The first World Yoga Day was officially held on June 21, 2015, making this year the 10th annual celebration, which serves as a reminder of the positive influence doing yoga can have and encourages people around the world to incorporate it into their daily lives for improved physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. As announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), this year’s theme is “Yoga for Self and Society.” Yoga, a transformative practice, represents the harmony of mind and body, the balance between thought and action, and the unity of restraint and fulfillment.
It integrates the body, mind, spirit and soul, offering a holistic approach to health and well-being that brings peace to our hectic lives. Its power to transform is what we celebrate on this special day. Throughout the world as well as in Türkiye, large-scale yoga sessions in public spaces, various workshops, seminars and classes tend to be on offer for people to give the practice a try and to share in the experience with others.
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