June 21 - International Yoga Day

Since Indian Prime Ministar Narendra Modi proposed in 2014, June 21 is being celebrated as the International Yoga Day. It was declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 11 December 2014. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice mainly done in the south parts of Asia. But nowdays, whole world is joining in the International Yoga Day for the mental peace and relaxation.

Nepal is the home for yoga and meditation as it beautiful landscapes, Himalayas and peace land makes your day meaningful. Yoga was originated from Nepal and has been practiced since long time ago. The ancestors, scholars, Rishi, Buddha and Lord Shiva has performed the yoga in traditional form of exercise. International Yoga Day falls on Monsoon season in Nepal.


International Yoga Day June 21 2017
Nepal also celebrates International Yoga Day by practicing yoga, mediation, spreading awareness about the yoga and meditation and adopting the peaceful lifestyle. Nowadays, June 21 is taken as the festival in Nepal as many people from different sector gather for yoga and meditation. Yoga Trekking Tour is popular in Nepal.