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Unit-4 Our Surroundings

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International Y oga Day
International Yoga Day
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In Bharat, yoga is considered to be around 5,000 years old mental, physical and spiritual
practise. On 11th December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe
21st June as International Yoga Day or World Yoga Day.

OBJECTIVES OF INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

Ø To make people aware about the natural benefits of yoga.

Ø To reduce health problems.
Ø To spread peace in the world.

Ø To connect people with nature.
Ø To promote good mental and physical health of people through yoga.

LOGO OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA
The logo for the International Day of Yoga was handpicked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

and is said to represent all the basic elements that constitute the basic consciousness.

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