An idea that floated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mind during his first address last month to the 193-member world body is now to moulding into reality. A little over two weeks after PM Modi had asked the world leaders to adopt an International Yoga Day in his address to the UN General Assembly on September 27, the UN General Assembly has scheduled informal consultations next week on a draft resolution titled 'International Day of Yoga.'
The informal consultations on the draft resolution entitled 'International Day of Yoga' will go on for 2 hours, convened by the Permanent Mission of India on October 14, says the UN website.He had said that by changing lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us deal with climate change. 'Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day," Modi had said. "Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well being.'
Yoga is the 5,000-year-old Indian physical, mental and spiritual practice that aim to transform body and mind.
It s a total body workout: Working out has now become synonymous with huffing and puffing away at the gym. But that is not necessarily the only way to workout. Yoga gives you all that a gym can but in a peaceful, safe and more holistic way. It stretches out the muscles in your body, gives you rock hard abs, strong arms, toned buttocks, a strong back and legs. What more could you ask for? The best part about this workout is that it can be done at your pace and combines cardio, functional and strength training all in one.
It will help you master breathing properly: When you perform any pose in yoga, you are taught to breathe in and out with a certain pace and manner. This repeated and controlled breathing helps supply a large amount of fresh oxygen to all parts of your body. Considering oxygen is the one thing that is required in abundance while working out, yoga gives your body and muscles all they need to become healthy and toned. Moreover all the breathing increases your lung capacity, prevents the onset of cramps, gives you a natural glow and helps your entire body work optimally. So no more panting after a workout, only serenity and a calm mind. Moreover deep breathing has been known to help fight off lifestyle diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol. Read more about how kapalbhati pranayam benefits the entire body.
It will calm your mind: Yoga demands that the practitioner concentrate and focus on what their body is telling them to notice their breathing pattern, concentrate on any aches and pains they might feel and calm the mind to simply concentrate on themselves. Moreover, this entire practice does not over stimulate the body and mind making you calmer and more poised. Apart from that the deep breathing also helps you focus more efficiently, making you better in all aspects of your life.
It will improve your flexibility: Ever wanted to touch your toes with your fingers without bending your knees? Well, yoga can help with that. The practice of yoga helps the body gently regain its flexibility by stretching out the muscles of various areas without causing any harm to them. The best part about yoga is that as you keep performing it, you will see that your flexibility greatly improves. Flexibility is not over rated; it not only helps you get common everyday chores done with ease but also helps protect you from injuries while working out. Yoga helps you become stronger and more capable of keeping up with the demands of everyday life.
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