Highlights of celebration of the 6th International Day of Yoga 2020 at Ha Long Bay
YOGA BY THE BAY!
Embassy of India joined hands with the Government of Quang Ninh province in Vietnam to celebrate the 6th International Day of Yoga at the iconic world heritage site of Halong Bay on 21 June 2020.
Live Streaming of Celebration of International Day of Yoga 2020
Celebration of the 6th International Day of Yoga 2020 at Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, UNESCO World Heritage site.
Read the text in Vietnamese
Letter from Prime Minister of India to Prime Minister of Vietnam on the Occasion of the International Day of Yoga - 2020
Spirit of Yoga
Based on the Yogasutras of Patanjali. This music and video were created, edited and mastered remotly during this worldwide lockdown, without any face-to-face interaction. This embodies the spirit of yoga.
Ambassador's message on International Day of Yoga 2020
Ambassador's article in Vietnam News on the occasion of International Day of Yoga 2020
Yoga is a unique contribution from ancient Indian civilisation to the modern world. The literal meaning of the word ‘yoga’ is ‘to unite’. Ancient Indian texts tell that the practice of yoga helps the union between individual consciousness and the universal consciousness, which is the key to achieving the perfect harmony between mind, soul and body. This very basic idea has been guiding the lives of many since the beginning of civilisation in India and across the world. This has also helped in creating harmony between humankind and nature, which is important to ensure ecological balance and a compassionate outlook towards all. Our civilisational connection brought yoga to Vietnam’s shores in ancient times and has deeply influenced the lives of people here. In modern times, as yoga is helping to connect humanity across the world to achieve a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle, it is heartening to see the popularity of yoga today across the length and breadth of Vietnam. It is in this spirit that since 2015, India and Vietnam have been closely partnering to observe the International Day of Yoga every year, creating awareness about yoga and bringing its benefits to millions of practitioners.
Press Conference
The Embassy organized, on 18 June 2020, a Press Conference on observence of sixth International Day of Yoga in Vietnam.
Video Blogging Contest
The world is gearing up to observe the sixth International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2020. In Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced the My Life-My Yoga (also called “Jeevan Yoga”) Video Blogging Contest. The contest is closed now. The prizes have been announced on 15 July 2020.
International Day of Yoga 2020
Yoga is a 5,000-year-old tradition from India that combines physical, mental and spiritual pursuits to achieve harmony of the body and mind. On December 11 in 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga. The declaration came at the behest of the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi during his address to UN General Assembly on September 27, 2014 wherein he stated: "Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature”.
Yoga with PM Modi
Yoga, a gift of ancient India to the world, has become a way of life for millions across the world. In the present times, where people all around the world are adapting their lives to the new reality of a pandemic, Yoga has become even more relevant. As we mark the International Day of Yoga on 21st June, these animated videos of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a keen practitioner of Yoga, can help everyone in practicing various Asanas. Let us all contribute to the global healing process and make wellness a part of our lives by embracing Yoga.
