International Day of Yoga 2022: Here’s how the country is observing the day

International Yoga Day is observed annually on June 21. The idea behind the day is to create awareness about yoga and its many benefits. (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading a mass Yoga event at the Mysuru Palace grounds in Karnataka on the occasion of International Day of Yoga today (Express photo by Jithendra M)

Yoga day observed by CISF and their family members at Victoria memorial (Express photo by Partha Paul)

International Yoga Day at Rose Garden in Ludhiana (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)

The idea of an International Yoga Day was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 in the United Nations General Assembly Meeting. (Express photo by Gurmeet Singh)

The significance of Yoga Day can be seen in the light of spreading awareness and taking tangible steps, on an issue of well-being, which is the need of the hour. (Express photo Ashish Kale)

The resolution to adopt June 21 as the International Yoga Day was introduced by India’s Ambassador, Ashoke Kumar Mukerji. This resolution can be viewed as a triumphant moment for Indian soft power as it received support from 177 nations, the highest number of co-sponsors for any UN Resolution. Currently, countries ranging from Canada to the USA participate in this event.(Express photo by Jithendra M)

International day of yoga at freedom park and High Court premises, Bengaluru on Tuesday. Karnataka. (Express photo by Jithendra M)

The word ‘yoga’ is derived from Sanskrit and means 'to join' or 'to unite', symbolising the union of a person’s body and consciousness. (Express photo by Ashish Kale)

Doctors along with patients of Chaitanya institute of mental health practice Yoga on the occasion of International Yoga Day on Tuesday. (Express photo by Ashish Kale)

“Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India,” the United Nations website says. (Express photo by Partha Paul)

International Yoga Day celebrations at Rock Garden in Chandigarh (Express photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

Yoga Day is about integrating body, mind and soul, as yoga is an ancient Indian tradition combining bodily agility with mental relaxation techniques. (Express photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

Yoga can be beneficial for those who suffer from lifestyle diseases and fitness disorders. (Express photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

Yoga Day 2022 celebrations at Maidan in Kolkata (Express photo by Partha Paul)