The Bharat Scouts and Guides DHANBAD DISTRICT organized a yoga celebration 19 to 21 June 2017

JUNE 21 as the ‘International Day of Yoga’ after Indian PM Narendra Modi called for the day to be adopted as a global celebration of yoga, an ancient practice which began in India more than 5,000 years ago. Yoga, today is practised across the world and in various forms, with International Day of Yoga aiming to raise the further awareness of its many health benefits.

Over 180 countries will participate in ‘International Yoga Day 2017’, on Wednesday 21. This year’s theme, ‘Yoga for Health’ hopes to highlight Yoga’s holistic approach to both physical and mental well-being and it’s ability to create a balance between body and mind. For those who want to get involved, a range of sessions are taking place across the world open to everyone. However, events for ‘International Yoga Day 2017’ have already kicked off in several countries in the last week. Yoga enthusiasts, dressed in white, performed various asanas at Yoga events held across the world