International Day of Yoga 2023; June 21st.

FORUM: "Yoga for 'The World is One Family." International Day of Yoga 2023.

Yoga 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. Yoga brings about peace in this modern, fast-paced life by combining the body, mind, spirit and soul. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #Yoga, #21June, #Yoga4theword, #onefamily #YogaDay.

 EVENTS: 9th International Day of Yoga. This year, the Permanent Mission of India to the UN, in collaboration with the UN Secretariat, is organizing the 9th International Day of Yoga at the North Lawn Area of the UNHQ, under the theme "Yoga for Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam" [Yoga for 'The World is One Family']. Delegates from the UN Member States, Officials and staff of the UN secretariat as well as eminent persons from all walks of life in New York, will be participating in the event. 

 

Statement from the United Nations Secretary-General on International Day of Yoga 2023; June 21st.

In a divided world, yoga unites millions of people across the globe, for whom it is a source of strength, harmony, and peace. On this Internationa Day of Yoga, let us embrace this spirit of unity, and resolve to build a better, more harmonious world for people and planet.

Antonio Guteress. United Nations Secretary-General.