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International Day of Yoga is celebrated on 21st June and our Journalism Club has chosen to write about it this week.
Check out some of Leigh Academy Langley Park's pupils' views and tips below!
Patanjali is known as the 'Father of Modern Yoga'
Patanjali is known as the 'Father of Modern Yoga'
The United Nations General Assembly declared 21st June as the 'International Day of Yoga' on 11th December 2014. This is because, the 21st is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world. It received massive global support with 175 country members supporting and it can be a part of religious practices, particularly within Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Why Do Yoga?
Why Do Yoga?
Yoga helps to increase your resistance to injuries and helps you heal better.
Yoga works on the core of the body and makes it healthy, flexible and strong.
Yoga increases the level of pain tolerance and also works towards reducing chronic pain.
Do You Know How Yoga Can Be Beneficial For Your Health? Would You Recommend People Start or Do Yoga? Why?
Do You Know How Yoga Can Be Beneficial For Your Health? Would You Recommend People Start or Do Yoga? Why?
Mrs Wilson: 'Yoga is good for your body and mind. Yes I would recommend it, I think it is a good way to relax.'
Ethan: 'Yoga is beneficial as stretching makes your body healthier. Yes I would recommend it, because my grandma does it and she has been more healthier from it.'
Sadie: 'It’s exercise and it can calm you down. Yes, I would recommend people try it as yoga is fun!'
Written by Ellie
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