Yoga Day Speech

Yoga day was started in 2015 by the genuine effort made by the Prime Minister of
India, Narendra Modi! And, it is celebrated every year on 21st of June. Yoga is
that medicine that has the power to cure any disease of the Universe, even those
which cannot be cured by the prescription of Doctor. Including Yoga in everyday
life is one of the healthiest practice people can ever make. It not only makes you
physically well but will calm your mind and soul.

To spread awareness about Yoga day in schools, institutions and other

organizations, programs are organized whereby people deliver speeches on Yoga day.
This is a small effort towards making Yoga a part of every one�s life. We have come
up with some interesting Yoga Day speeches that will help people in their endeavor.
Read below to find�

Yoga Day Speech for Kids-1

International Day of Yoga was celebrated throughout the world for first time on
21st of June in 2015. The declaration was done after the call by the Indian Prime
Minister, Narendra Modi to the United Nations General Assembly on 27th of September
in 2014 during his address to the UN General Assembly. On that day, record number
of people practised Yoga in Delhi under the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Mr.
Narendra Modi. It was a world record for the highest participation in one single
yoga session. This is a great achievement for Indians. More than 170 countries
including USA, China, Canada, etc participated in the event. It was celebrated on
international level by organizing the activities like yoga training campus, yoga
competitions and so many activities to enhance the awareness about yoga benefits.
It was celebrated to let you know that regular yoga practice lead to better mental,
physical and intellectual health. It positively changes your lifestyle and
increases the level of well-being.

Yoga is not only a physical exercise where you twist, turn, stretch, and breathes
in the most complex ways. These are actually only the most superficial aspect of
this profound science of unfolding the infinite potentials of the human mind and
soul. It leads to the healthy development of mind, body and soul by mastering
certain yoga postures or asanas with breathing techniques. Pranayama needs special
mention. It is the simplest form of yoga which is done before any asana. It teaches
you how you can do wonders to your body by gaining control over your breath.

The Objectives Of International Day Of Yoga:

To let you know the amazing and natural benefits of yoga.
To reduce the rate of health challenging diseases all over the world.
To bring communities much close together to spend a day for health from busy
schedule.
To enhance growth, development and spread peace all through the world.
To help you get relief from stress through yoga.
To spread the awareness of how yoga can heal the physical and mental diseases.
To promote better mental, physical and spiritual development through yoga practice.
The Positive Influences Of Yoga On Kids:
Improves your brain functions, memory and concentration.
Helps you to gain flexibility and improves your posture.
Helps in improving blood circulation which is needed for the healthy development of
your mind and body.
It plays a very important role in helping you to cope with stress.

Thus to sum up , keeping all the benefits in mind ,the International Yoga Day has
come into existence and is celebrated worldwide on the 21st of June to spread the
awareness of the positive influences of yoga globally.
Yoga Day Speech For Kids - 2
Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word yuj. Yoga means union of the individual
consciousness or soul with the Universal Consciousness or Spirit. It is a 5000 year
old Indian body of knowledge. It is a system of raising your ability to perceive,
to enhance and to realise your ultimate nature. Yoga is the most profound
exploration of the very mechanics of life. It is a gift to humanity, and should be
started early in life so the practitioner can reap the lifelong benefits of this
ancient practice. There are some very important advantages to start yoga when you
are young. The magical age is 8.

It is common knowledge that adults combat stress in many forms every day. But
today�s children are as stressed as adults. Growing competition in schools and
colleges, dealing with peer pressure, difficult stage of puberty, extracurricular
activities and meeting parents� and teachers� expectations are very stressful for
children. The best way you can cope with this pressure is by practicing yoga. The
practice has a huge effect on your body and the systems that support it, like the
nervous, respiratory and digestive systems. Yoga influences children�s emotions and
behaviour; it has a positive effect on the mental state and aids creativity.

Just like you prepare the soil before you sow the seeds, you need to prepare the
mind. As children you are very receptive at a tender age. Yoga will help you to
keep yourself focussed, improve the quality of your memory and overall brain
functions. The mind assumes many stages. Yoga can help you to transform the
�quality of consciousness.� This can only be achieved if you can stay focussed and
retain information. Yoga for kids is gaining popularity these days. Yoga poses or
asanas help kids with disabilities and many have shown immense improvements and
positive results. Just keep in mind that you can only give your level best when you
enjoy the asanas.

Some of the asanas beneficial for children are Pranayama, Tadasana,

Uttanasana,Halasana, Bhujangasana,Vrikshasana, Ardhachandrasana, Trikonasana,
Gomukhasana,UshtrasanaDhanurasana, Matsyasana, Naukasana and Marjariasana. Each of
the above mentioned asanas have a positive effect on your body.

Benefits Kids Derive From Yoga:

These asanas helps you to gain flexibility,
Helps in achieving good coordination and balance of your mind and body,
Helps you to manage stress.
Helps you to improve posture and flexibility of spine.
It also helps you to relax.
It helps you to improve concentration and blood circulation.
Thus you can see how beneficial yoga is and finally 21st June is declared as the
International Yoga day by the U.N. General Assembly. Declaration was done after the
call by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to the United Nations General
Assembly on 27th of September in 2014 during his address to the UN General
Assembly.