International Day of Yoga Celebrated at UN Headquarters in New York

New York. The International Day of Yoga, passed following a proposal by Nepal, was celebrated with a grand event at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday.

During the event, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, Permanent Representative of Nepal to the UN, stated that yoga plays a significant role in poverty alleviation and sustainable development. Ambassador Thapa noted that because yoga is interconnected with mental and public health, it has strengthened efforts to promote it globally. UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua, emphasized the importance of yoga, noting its impact on social, economic, and other aspects of human life.

At the event, Guru LP Bhanu Sharma appealed for the continuous practice of yoga, highlighting its multidimensional benefits. Professor Taylor from Harvard University presented a paper on the impact of yoga on human life.

Diplomats from various countries praised Nepal's proposal for the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations. Diplomats from Portugal, the Dominican Republic, Armenia, India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh were among those present.

According to the resolution recently passed by the UN based on Nepal's proposal, April 15 will be observed as the International Day of Yoga every year.