Yoga - An Ultimate Journey of Self-Exploration
Meena Negi
Senior Content Writer | Senior Content Marketing Specialist | Senior Technical Content Writer
Happy International Yoga Day to All of You!
As we all know, today's international yoga day: Social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter) are flooded with thousands + posts and videos about Yoga. But, do you know "why today's celebrated as International Yoga Day?"?
On September 27, 2014, the current PM of India, Narendra Modi, proposed the idea of an International Day of Yoga during his speech at the UNGA (United Nations General Assembly). He suggested June 21 as an international Yoga Day as it's the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world. Therefore, since 2015, yoga day has been celebrated on June 21.?
Narendra Modi, UN General Assembly, said in a statement,
"Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It 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. It is not about exercise but discovering a sense of oneness with yourself, the world, and your soul. Changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness can help in well-being. So let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day."
Now, let's discuss the main topic: "Yoga is an ultimate journey of self-exploration."?
We ever hear that Yoga helps us to stay fit and healthy. But, it's not enough; Yoga is also a journey to self-realization and self-discovery. It enables us to find out about ourselves and find ways to unite our body and mind with our soul. In addition, we can find the reason why we were born and why we exist.??
Even in Bhagwat Geeta,
Shree Krishna stated that,?
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"Yoga is the journey of the Self, Through the Self, To the Self."
The word "Yoga" is made from the Sanskrit word "Yuj," which means "to join." In short, "Jeevatma ka Parmatma se Milan."?For this, first, you need to discover yourself. Nothing can be better than Yog when it comes to self-esteem.?
Most people think it's a very long process, boring and bla bla. But the fact is that living a meaningful life is better than living a meaningless life. You can only know the real meaning of your life through Yoga.?
Let me tell you a short story!?
There was a girl who had no aim in her life. Sometimes she wanted to be a doctor, often an engineer or RJ. But, she didn't have any clear idea about her career & life. In short, she didn't know why she existed in this world. So, you can say that her life was like "A running car without a driver." But, then, the accident is possible.?
But, after coming to Yoga, she knew her life's aim. She made her physically and mentally fit. Not only this, but now she has the only dream of running her yoga institute, spreading yoga everywhere, and making everyone healthy.?
That girl is me. According to my personal experience, Yoga is a boon for physical, mental, and spiritual health and an incredible journey of self-discovery.?