International Day of Yoga celebration in Atlanta!Hot Buzz

June 08, 2016 06:42

The word 'Yoga' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Yuj' which means to join or unite. The union referred to the individual self-uniting with Cosmic Consciousness or the Universal Spirit. It is believed that, Yoga have evolved during the period of the 'Sat Yuga', also called the Golden age.

Indian sage Patanjali written one of the earliest expositions on Yoga. The eight limbs of Yoga are:

Yama (moral restraints)

Niyama (spiritual practices)

Asana (seat posture with spine erect)

Pranayama (breath control)

Pratyahara (withdrawal of from the organs of sense and the organs of action)

Dharana (deep state of concentration)

Dhyana (directing attention to the subject of meditation)

Samadhi (complete absorption in super consciousness or divine mind)

The United Nations declared 21 June as the International Yoga Day. Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General, said that, "By proclaiming 21 June as the International Day of Yoga, the General Assembly has recognized the holistic benefits of this timeless practice and its inherent compatibility with the principles and values of the United Nations."

The Consulate General of India in cooperation with around 50 yoga related organizations in Georgia will hold an event on the 2nd International Day. The event is scheduled to be held on Sunday, Jun 26, 2016 at the Hammond Park Atlanta 705 Hammond Dr NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. The program will begin at 8:00 AM.

The International Day of Yoga Resolution Supported by 175 countries of United Nation,
Consulate General of India and many organizations in Atlanta are inviting you all to participate in the event and learn simple Yoga techniques, which provide several health benefits.

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