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( June 2018 ) International Day International Day of Yoga 2016 in Chandigarh Official name International Day of Yoga -- IDY Also called Yoga Day Observed by Worldwide Type International Significance Official United Nations promotion of global health, harmony and peace Celebrations Practice of yoga, meditation, spreading awareness about yoga and adopting it in one 's lifestyle by discussing its benefits Date 21 June Next time 21 June 2019 ( 2019 - 06 - 21 ) Frequency Annual First time 21 June 2015 Related to Yoga, meditation, Indian Religions, Indian History, cultural performances Play media International Yoga day at a glance International Day of Yoga, or commonly and unofficially referred to as Yoga Day, is celebrated annually on 21 June since its inception in 2015. An international day for yoga was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly ( UNGA ). Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice originated in India. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his UN address suggested the date of 21 June, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world. Contents 1 Origin 2 UN Declaration 3 Editions 3.1 2015 3.2 2016 3.3 2017 3.4 2018 4 See also 5 References 6 External links Origin The idea of International Day of Yoga was first proposed by the current Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi during his speech at the UNGA, on 27 September 2014. He stated : Yoga is an invaluable gift of India 's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body ; thought and action ; restraint and fulfillment ; harmony between man and nature ; a holistic approach to health and well - being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well being. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day. -- Narendra Modi, UN General Assembly The origins of yoga are shrouded in mystery and mythology while some historians find many clues in the practices of Himalayan Shamans as still be seen in Tibet and Nepal. The Lord Shiva is considered the father of ancient yoga while some historian claims that Patanjali is the father of modern yoga. By the 5th century, BC yoga was becoming well known and begun to appear in Vedic Scripture. The word Yoga is a Sanskrit word and it comes from the root word Yuja which basically means to bind to align to hold. Following this initial proposal, the UNGA held informal consultations on the draft resolution entitled `` International Day of Yoga '', on 14 October 2014. The consultations were convened by the delegation of India. In 2015 Reserve Bank of India issued a 10 rupees commemorative coin to mark the International Day of Yoga. UN declaration Yoga training On 11 December 2014, India 's Permanent Representative Asoke Mukherji introduced the draft resolution in UNGA. The draft text received broad support from 177 Member States who sponsored the text, which was adopted without a vote. This initiative found support from many global leaders. A total of 177 nations co-sponsored the resolution, which is the highest number of co-sponsors ever for any UNGA resolution of such nature. When proposing 21 June as the date, Modi said that the date was the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere ( shortest in the southern hemisphere ), having special significance in many parts of the world. From the perspective of yoga, the summer solstice marks the transition to Dakshinayana. The second full moon after summer solstice is known as Guru Poornima. Shiva, the first yogi ( Adi Yogi ), is said to have begun imparting the knowledge of yoga to the rest of mankind on this day, and became the first guru ( Adi Guru ). Dakshinayana is also considered a time when there is natural support for those pursuing spiritual practices. Following the adoption of the UN resolution, several leaders of the spiritual movement in India voiced their support for the initiative. The founder of Isha Foundation, Sadhguru, stated, `` this could be a kind of a foundation stone to make scientific approach to the inner well - being of the human being, a worldwide thing... It 's a tremendous step for the world. '' The founder of Art of Living, Ravi Shankar, lauded the efforts of Modi, saying, `` It is very difficult for any philosophy, religion or culture to survive without state patronage. Yoga has existed so far almost like an orphan. Now, official recognition by the UN would further spread the benefit of yoga to the entire world. '' Editions 2015 International Yoga Day on board an INS Jalashwa The first International Day of Yoga was observed all over the world on 21 June 2015. The Ministry of AYUSH made the necessary arrangements in India. 35,985 people, including Narendra Modi and a large number of dignitaries from 84 nations, performed 21 yoga asanas ( postures ) for 35 minutes at Rajpath in New Delhi. The day devoted to yoga was observed by millions across the world. NCC cadets entered the Limca Book of Records for the `` largest yoga performance simultaneously by a single uniformed youth organisation '' by performing at multiple venues. The event at Rajpath established two Guinness world records awarded to the Ministry of AYUSH and received by AYUSH minister Shripad Yesso Naik. The two records were for the largest yoga class, featuring 35,985 people, and for the largest number of participating nationalities ( 84 nations ). In San Francisco, 5,000 participants gathered in the Marina Green park to practice yoga. 2016 A senior government official said, `` The government of India has decided to take forward the momentum created by International Day of Yoga, 2015 with greater and more active participation of youth during the current year celebrations. '' The ministry organized an event titled `` The National Event of Mass Yoga Demonstration '' at Chandigarh, which was to be attended by the Indian Prime Minister. India 's Permanent Mission to the UN organized celebrations at the United Nations on 20 and 21 June 2016. A special event titled `` Conversation with Yoga Masters -- Yoga for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) '' was the centerpiece. Sadhguru was the main speaker at the event. 2017 In Lucknow, the Indian prime minister ( ( Narendra Modi ) participated in the event and practiced yoga along with 51,000 participants. Many business leaders in India also took part in the event. In New York, thousands of participants gathered to practice yoga on Times Square. Japan created a Parliamentary League for the promotion of yoga just prior to the event, in April 2017. In China, the largest gathering was 10,000 participants in the city of Wuxi. In Athens, the event took place on 25 June as part of the Greek Open Yoga Day and in Kyiv, the event happened on 18 June and gathered a few hundred participants. In Ireland, participants met in the round room of the City Hall in Dublin. 2018 The event in Dehradun was held at the Forest Research Institute. PM Modi led an estimated 50, 000 volunteers to mark the fourth anniversary of International Yoga Day. The theme for 2018 was `` Yoga for Peace '' See also World Tai Chi and Qigong Day References Jump up ^ UN Declared 21 June as International Day of Yoga Archived 9 July 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Jump up ^ `` Yoga : Its Origin, History and Development ''. www.mea.gov.in. Retrieved 2018 - 06 - 20. Jump up ^ `` UN declares June 21 as ' International Day of Yoga ' ''. Jump up ^ `` India 's Modi calls for reform in speech to UN ''. BBC. 27 September 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2016. Jump up ^ Modi calls for Yoga Day in UN General Assembly Archived 9 July 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Jump up ^ `` Theme of International Yoga day ''. Retrieved 11 June 2018. Jump up ^ `` UN General Assembly to hold informal consultations on International Day of Yoga ''. The Economic Times. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2016. Jump up ^ 10 rupees coin of 2015 -- International Day of Yoga, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4oay3-JcU8&t=2s Jump up ^ `` United Nations General Assembly adopts Resolution on International Day of Yoga with a record number of 177 country co-sponsors ''. Jump up ^ `` Guru Purnima 2018 ''. Jump up ^ Sadhguru, J ( 3 July 2012 ). `` The first Guru is born ''. Times of India. Times News Service. Retrieved 23 February 2015. Jump up ^ International Day of Yoga : A Historic Event. 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Retrieved 13 June 2016. Jump up ^ `` Everything you need to know about International Yoga Day '', Dainik Bhaskar 20 June 2016. Jump up ^ Shylaja Varma ( 21 June 2017 ). `` International Yoga Day 2017 : Rainy Start To Yoga Day, PM Narendra Modi Leads Asanas In Lucknow -- Highlights ''. Ndtv.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018. Jump up ^ `` Thousands join India 's Modi, hit the mat for International Yoga Day ''. Reuters.com. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2018. Jump up ^ Ramarko Sengupta ( 21 June 2017 ). `` International Yoga Day : CEOs who 're into the ancient science ''. Indiatimes.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018. Jump up ^ `` We asked nine of India 's CEOs and entrepreneurs to tell us their favourite yoga pose ''. Qz.com. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2018. Jump up ^ `` International Yoga Day 2017 : A Look at the Celebrations Around the World ''. Zenyogastrap.com. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2018. Jump up ^ `` International Yoga Day : Record 10,000 people participate in event in China 's largest ever congregation ''. Firstpost.com. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2018. Jump up ^ `` Celebration of the 3rd International Day of Yoga in Greece ''. Elinepa.org. Retrieved 13 April 2018. Jump up ^ Oleg Petrasiuk ; Denys Krasnikov ( 18 June 2017 ). `` Namaste : Hundreds gather in Kyiv to celebrate International Yoga Day ( PHOTOS ) ''. Kyivpost.com. Retrieved 13 April 2018. Jump up ^ `` International Yoga Day 2017 ''. Yogatherapyireland.com. 1 August 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2018. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to International Day of Yoga. 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Question: when was the first international yoga day celebrated
Answer: 2015