Celebrating the benefits of ancient Indian practice of yoga

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that aims to harmonise mind, body and spirit. It has taken on many forms and is even controversial, with certain groups of people being for it and others against it for religious purposes. But that’s a story for another day, today we focus on celebrating the practice.

The idea of International Yoga Day was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 27 2014, during his speech at the UN General Assembly. A resolution was later introduced by India’s ambassador, Asoke Kumar Mukerji, to establish June 21 as International Yoga Day. The consulate-general of India in Johannesburg will be celebrating International Yoga Day this Saturday, June 24, at the Wanderers Stadium. The aim of the day is to bring together individuals, families and communities to engage in yoga sessions, workshops, demonstrations and discussions. We are thrilled to bring the International Day of Yoga to SA on such a grand scale.

If you’re the type of person who likes to figure things out on your own first before attending a class, YouTube is a treasure trove for beginners. As always, first consult your doctor. If you have any underlying health issues, it’s always best to learn from accredited content creators who are familiar and well-versed in the practice of yoga.

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