Join me in creating a community filled with well-being! This Community Connection event is in the park at no charge.

History of International Yoga Day

On September 27th, 2014, the incumbent Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was attending the annual congregation of the United Nations General Assembly when he insisted upon the global community to acknowledge the importance of Yoga as a precious asset of Indian Civilization and as a blissful practice to improve human health and enrich the human mind with peace. He argued that:
“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 nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well-being. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day.”
(Indian PM Narendra Modi, at UNGA)
(27 September 2014)

Former Indian diplomat and writer Asoke Mukherji were then Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations when he introduced the draft resolution in the UNGA on December 11, 2014. The draft resolution won the support of 177 Member States and marked history. Eventually, the UNGA adopted the resolution A/Res/69/131 on the same day and

Decided to proclaim 21 June the International Day of Yoga.

Registration is appreciated. Should the weather be a problem, an email will be sent to the address listed in your registration. Thank you.

Date: Monday, June 21st at 6:00 PM

Location: Near the Pond at Thorpe Park just behind the playground.

Parking lot : 3725 Hamilton Ave, Wayzata, MN 55391