International Day of Yoga 2019 ? A special Day that Can Change Your Life

Posted by indiayogafoundation on March 18th, 2019

In a life, where the values of living seem to have shifted from being happy to being more efficient, earning more money and looking perfect while feeling very stressed, yoga gives us the opportunity to re-connect and un-plug. Taking a moment to relax and finding inner balance, nurtures not only body and mind, but also our soul.

More and more people feel fascinated about the healing properties of yoga and try to incorporate it into their everyday lives. The International Day of Yoga this year, is held on the 21^st June 2019. It’s an annual celebration that encourages yoga lovers from all around the globe to practise together, share and connect.

It’s a huge event in most cities of the world, where yoga studios give free classes and big groups of people practise on the streets, in parks and public places together.

Thousands of people travel to Rishikesh, the world capital of yoga, on this special day. The International Day of Yoga is celebrated here with free yoga classes, satsang, meditation and chai.

Yoga is an ancient practice of creating union through practice like asana, meditation, pranayama and shatkriya. Spreading awareness about mental, physical and emotional health are very important these days. At the Gyan Yog Breath Ashram in Rishikesh, yogis and yoginis from all around the globe are invited to light their inner fire for yoga and participate at free yoga classes. 

If you are new to yoga, then how can this special day change your life? Even if you have never practised yoga before, a special day like the International Day of Yoga, can be the kickstart to happier and healthier life. Why not give yoga a try and feel inspired together with like-minded people?

In case a few of the following points appeal to you, you should definitely begin with yoga:

• I want to feel more in tune with myself
• I hope to become healthier
• I want to loose weight
• I want to reduce my back pain
• I hope to feel happier
• I’m looking for something to help be feel more grounded
• I need some balance in my life
• I want to have a purpose in my life
• I want to improve my relationships
• I want to feel stronger
• I want to be more flexible
• I want to reduce my anxiety or depression

Mark the 21^st June into your calendar and see what your current location has to offer. You may be able to join some free yoga classes and have fun day that leads you to a more balanced life.

If you are looking to learn yoga from its birth place Rishikesh, then come to the Gyan Yog Breath Ashram and spend your day with international yoga practitioners, chai, good food and Indian music.

Gyan Yog Breath also offers yoga alliance accredited yoga teacher training courses that aim to provide a strong foundational knowledge about yoga, meditation and Ayurveda.

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