US to Celebrate 12th International Day of Yoga with Events at Iconic Locations
12th Int'l Yoga Day: US to host grand events at iconic locations
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The 12th International Day of Yoga will be celebrated in the US with events at key sites like the Lincoln Memorial, Times Square, and Navy Pier. The theme this year is 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', promoting physical mobility and wellness.
- 01The main event in Washington, D.C. will take place at the Lincoln Memorial on June 19, with prior gatherings at DuPont Circle.
- 02HR Nagendra, Prime Minister Modi's yoga guru, will lead the Times Square event on June 21, following a wellness retreat in Monticello.
- 03Chicago's Consulate emphasizes yoga's spiritual aspects ahead of the event at Navy Pier.
- 04This year's global theme focuses on 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', highlighting the benefits of yoga for longevity and health.
- 05The International Day of Yoga was established by the UN in December 2014, with the first celebration held in 2015.
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The 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) will see grand celebrations across the United States at iconic locations, including the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Times Square in New York, and Navy Pier in Chicago. The Indian Embassy in Washington is organizing a major gathering at the Lincoln Memorial on June 19, following an outdoor yoga session at DuPont Circle to build momentum for the event. In New York, HR Nagendra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's yoga guru, will lead the Times Square event on June 21, preceded by a wellness retreat in Monticello. Chicago's Consulate is set to highlight yoga's spiritual significance at Navy Pier. This year's theme, 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', underscores the practice's role in enhancing physical mobility and overall health. The tradition of IDY began when the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014, and it has since grown to attract millions of participants worldwide.
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The celebrations will promote physical wellness and community engagement across major US cities.
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