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1 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGAINTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGAC ommon yoga ProtocolCommon yoga ProtocolGovernment of IndiaMinistry of ayurveda , yoga & Naturopathy,Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH)st21 Junest21 JuneMinistry of AYUSHAYUSH Bhawan, B-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi-110 023 of Indiast21 June - International Day of YogaCommon yoga ProtocolINTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGAINTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGAC ommon yoga ProtocolCommon yoga ProtocolGovernment of IndiaMinistry of ayurveda , yoga & Naturopathy,Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH)st21 Junest21 JuneMessage by Honb'le Prime Minister of IndiavIntroduction1 What is yoga ?

2 1 Brief history and development of Yoga2 The Fundamentals of Yoga3 Traditional Schools of Yoga4 Yogic practices for health and wellness4 General Guidelines for yoga /C lana Kriyas/Loosening Bending Posture13T d sana13Vr iks sana13P da-Hast sana14 Ardha Ca kr sana15 Triko sana16 ContentDisclaimer:The information provided in this yoga Protocol is intended to create general awareness among people and community to get harmony & peace through yoga . The information, techniques and suggestions mentioned in this yoga Protocol are not a substitute for the medical advice of physician. In a particular case that you may require diagnosis or medical attention, consult your health care provider before practicing yoga .

3 The publisher do not assume any responsibility or liability for any injury or loss that may result from practicing booklet has been prepared in consultation with leadingYoga experts and heads of the eminent yoga Institutions of by : Ministry of AYUSHG overnment of IndiaAYUSH Bhawan, B-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi-110 023 Message by Honb'le Prime Minister of IndiavIntroduction1 What is yoga ?1 Brief history and development of Yoga2 The Fundamentals of Yoga3 Traditional Schools of Yoga4 Yogic practices for health and wellness4 General Guidelines for yoga /C lana Kriyas/Loosening Bending Posture13T d sana13Vr iks sana13P da-Hast sana14 Ardha Ca kr sana15 Triko sana16 ContentDisclaimer:The information provided in this yoga Protocol is intended to create general awareness among people and community to get harmony & peace through yoga .

4 The information, techniques and suggestions mentioned in this yoga Protocol are not a substitute for the medical advice of physician. In a particular case that you may require diagnosis or medical attention, consult your health care provider before practicing yoga . The publisher do not assume any responsibility or liability for any injury or loss that may result from practicing booklet has been prepared in consultation with leadingYoga experts and heads of the eminent yoga Institutions of by : Ministry of AYUSHG overnment of IndiaAYUSH Bhawan, B-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi-110 023st21 June - International Day of Yogav" yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition.

5 It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being. yoga is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with ourselves, the world and Nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us to deal with climate change. Let us work towards adopting an International yoga Day."Speech of Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra thModi at the 69 session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27, Posture17 Bhadr sana17 Ardha U r sana18a nk sana19 Vakr Postures21 Bhujang sana21alabh sana22 Makar Postures24etubandh sana24 Pavanamukt sana25av labh ti y ma 29 Nadiodhana / Anuloma Viloma Pr y ma29 Pr y ntih P tha33 Textual References34 Bhr mar hy na in ambhav Mudrast21 June - International Day of Yogav" yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition.

6 It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being. yoga is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with ourselves, the world and Nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us to deal with climate change. Let us work towards adopting an International yoga Day."Speech of Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra thModi at the 69 session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27, Posture17 Bhadr sana17 Ardha U r sana18a nk sana19 Vakr Postures21 Bhujang sana21alabh sana22 Makar Postures24etubandh sana24 Pavanamukt sana25av labh ti y ma 29 Nadiodhana / Anuloma Viloma Pr y ma29 Pr y ntih P tha33 Textual References34 Bhr mar hy na in ambhav Mudrast21 June - International Day of YogaCommon yoga Protocol1 INTRODUCTIONWhat is yoga ?

7 ThWhile addressing the 69 session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27, 2014, the Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi urged the world community to adopt an International Day of yoga . " yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being. yoga is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with ourselves, the world and Nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us to deal with climate change.

8 Let us work towards adopting an International yoga Day," Shri Modi December 11, 2014, the 193 member UNGA approved the proposal by consensus with a record 177 co-sponsoring countries a stresolution to establish 21 June as "International Day of yoga ". In its resolution, the UNGA recognised that yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being and wider dissemination of information about the benefits of practicing yoga for the health of the world population. yoga also brings harmony in all walks of life and thus, is known for disease prevention, health promotion and management of many lifestyle-related disorders.

9 This booklet intends to give a brief overview about yoga and Yogic practices to orient one towards comprehensive health for an individual and the community. yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. Common yoga PROTOCOLst21 June - International Day of YogaCommon yoga Protocol1 INTRODUCTIONWhat is yoga ?thWhile addressing the 69 session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27, 2014, the Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi urged the world community to adopt an International Day of yoga .

10 " yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being. yoga is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with ourselves, the world and Nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us to deal with climate change. Let us work towards adopting an International yoga Day," Shri Modi December 11, 2014, the 193 member UNGA approved the proposal by consensus with a record 177 co-sponsoring countries a stresolution to establish 21 June as "International Day of yoga ".