International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21, serves as a platform to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga and promote its holistic approach to physical and spiritual health
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The concept of Int'l Yoga Day was introduced by PM Modi during his 2014 address to the United Nations General Assembly. Since then, yoga has gained huge popularity worldwide
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This year's Yoga Day theme is Yoga For Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam i.e. Yoga for the welfare of all in the form of One World-One Family. It emphasises the spirit of Yoga
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Asanas in yoga increase joint mobility, muscular tone, and general body strength. Practicing these five yoga asanas at home will help you live a healthier and more pleasant life
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Sukhasana: A pose that provides a stable and relaxed platform for meditation, breathing exercises, and light stretching. It helps calm the mind, ease lower back and tightness
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Anulom Vilom: Helps balance the flow of energy in the body. Practicing this improves breathing efficiency, increases oxygen intake, and removes toxin energy from body
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Balasana aka Child's Pose: Stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles. It helps to release tightness in these areas, especially after prolonged periods of sitting or physical activity
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Bhujangasana: Also known as 'cobra pose', is an excellent pose for strengthening and stretching the muscles in your spine and increase blood flow
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Shavasana: Reduces stress, anxiety, and tiredness in the body. The goal is for the practitioner to fully release and surrender, for that allow yourself ample time for this asana