New Delhi: World Health Organisation (Who, Regional Director for South-East Asia, Saima Wajedsaid that sum provides a holistic stress reduction A fresh perspective in a world full of stress, providing tools for overcoming inner turmoil and restoring balance and peace.

In a press release, Wajeed said, “Yoga is not just a form of exercise. Developing mind-body awareness helps resolve imbalances at their source for long-term well-being. Yoga also promotes experiential learning in self-control, mindfulness and self-awareness techniques, therapeutic approaches, and assessment abilities.”

He said, “In our stressed-out world, yoga offers a holistic stress relief approach, providing means to overcome inner turmoil and restore balance and peace.”

Highlighting the benefits of yoga, Saima Wazed said that research shows that yoga is beneficial for mental and psychological health. physical health benefits, which include stress reduction, Anxiety Relief Through deep breathing and mindfulness, adjunctive therapy for depression management, relief of lower back pain by improving spinal flexibility and core strength, enhancement of overall quality of life, stimulation of brain functioning, memory and attention, prevention of heart disease by managing risk factors such as hypertension and improvement of physical fitness, flexibility, strength, balance and weight management.

Saima Wazed said, “Whether it is for fitness, stress relief or Holistic WellnessConsistency is key when practicing the versatile aspects of yoga. On this International Yoga Day, let us commit to incorporating this ancient practice into our daily lives.”

He stressed that yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. He said the theme for 2024, ‘Yoga for Self and Society’, encapsulates the transformative essence of yoga – the unity of mind and body, thought and action, restraint and fulfilment.

Saima Wazed said, “Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The Sanskrit word ‘yoga’ means ‘to unite’, symbolizing harmony between body and consciousness. Today, yoga is practiced in various forms around the world and its popularity continues to grow.”

He said, “The theme for 2024 ‘Yoga for Self and Society’ reflects the transformative essence of yoga – the unity of mind and body, thought and action, restraint and fulfilment. Conscious breathing, meditation and gentle movements calm the nervous system, reduce stress hormones and create inner peace. Regular practice promotes mental health and emotional resilience.”

This year, June 21 marks the 10th anniversary of International Yoga Day. In December 2014, the United Nations unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by India to celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21, which is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

The proposal was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address during the opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly. Since 2015, International Yoga Day is being celebrated across the world to raise awareness about the multifaceted benefits of yoga.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the celebrations to mark the 10th International Yoga Day at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Since 2015, the Prime Minister has led International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at various iconic locations, including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mysore and even the United Nations Headquarters in New York. (ANI)