While a workout is to maintain your body in good shape, yoga aligns and enriches your soul. And International Yoga Day (June 21) is the day to celebrate this act of reconnecting with your soul. In 2014, the United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga to raise awareness worldwide of yoga benefits. The idea was proposed by Prime Minister (India) Narendra Modi during the 69th session of the General Assembly. According to the PM, yoga is an invaluable gift from the ancient Indian tradition that unites body, mind, and soul. And, this is true! Yoga Is More Than Asanas Asanas (poses) can be a part of yoga, but yoga is not all about asanas. Asanas indeed help balance our chakras and endocrine glands, enabling us to manage our behavior, emotions, and lifestyle. But yoga is a lot more than that! Yoga creates a conscious “connection” to one’s own soul, which is as important as your mental and physical wellbeing. How to celebrate International Yoga Day? While there’s no ...