<P> 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 . </P>
<P> 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 . </P>
when was the first international yoga day celebrated
when was the first international yoga day celebrated
2015
2015