Important Days & Events MCQs - 2026-06-23

Regular yoga practice helps individuals develop better emotional regulation, leading to improved mood, increased self-awareness, and a greater sense of inner peace, contributing significantly to overall mental health.

Yoga's emphasis on breath control (pranayama) and meditative practices fosters mindfulness, reduces the activity of the sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight response), and promotes a state of relaxation, thereby enhancing mental well-being.

Yoga combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation, which are highly effective in reducing stress, anxiety, and improving overall mental clarity and emotional regulation.

The United Nations General Assembly, on December 11, 2014, adopted a resolution, spearheaded by India, to declare June 21 as the International Day of Yoga.

The United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga on December 11, 2014, and it was first celebrated worldwide on June 21, 2015.

The International Day of Yoga is observed annually on June 21st, a date chosen as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and holds special significance in many parts of the world.