International Yoga Day is observed on June 21 every year. This day is celebrated to increase public awareness of the importance of overall body health, one of which can be obtained through yoga. This year is the second time International Yoga Day has been observed amid the pandemic.
On the anniversary of 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic is actually getting worse in a number of countries, including Indonesia. For this reason, this year's International Yoga Day takes the theme "Yoga for Wellbeing". This theme emphasizes the importance of a person to maintain mental health, including depression and anxiety, due to various changes in the situation due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
"This [theme] highlights the urgent need to address the mental health dimension of the pandemic, in addition to the physical health aspect," the United Nations website said.
Yoga is known to play a role in promoting physical as well as mental health. The public is advised to regularly do yoga during the pandemic.
Not only that, yoga also plays an important role in psycho-social care and rehabilitation of Covid-19 patients during quarantine. "This [yoga] really helps to get rid of fear and anxiety," the UN wrote.
Yoga itself is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual activity that originated in India. The word 'yoga' comes from Sanskrit which means 'to join' or 'to unite'. Yoga symbolizes the union between body and consciousness.
The popularity of yoga continues to creep up. Yoga is a lifestyle choice for many people.
Seeing this attraction, the United Nations proclaimed June 21 as International Yoga Day since 2014. This commemoration was held in accordance with resolution 69/131.
The resolution notes the importance of people making healthy lifestyle choices. In this regard, the World Health Organization (WHO) has also urged its member countries to increase people's physical activity. Lack of physical activity is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
The proposal to commemorate Yoga Day was first introduced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech at the opening of the 69th General Assembly meeting.
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