International Yoga Day is marked every year on June 21 since its inception in 2015
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The concept of yoga day was formally proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2014.
Sex workers participate in a yoga session on the eve of 5th International Yoga Day in Mumbai
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Students practice yoga during a training session at a school in Ahmedabad
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Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice which originated in India
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Modi founded the ministry of AYUSH which deals with natural methods of treatment including Yoga, Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha
World's shortest woman Jyoti Amge (25) and Yoga exponent Dhanshri Lekurwale practice yoga in Nagpur
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Why is International Yoga Day celebrated on June 21?
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his UN address suggested that International Yoga Day be celebrated on June 21, as it is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world.
Gurukul students perform Yoga, at Swaminarayan Gurukul, in Surat
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Indian Navy personnel perform Yoga on the deck of Indian Navy Ship (INS) Ranvir in the Bay of Bengal
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Students form the logo of ICC Cricket World Cup trophy to cheer their team as they perform Yoga at a school in Chennai
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