International Day of Yoga is celebrated on June 21 every year and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by the pond at Rural Hill Farm! Instructor Laura Goodwin will guide participants through an hour long Vinyasa practice and will be followed by coffee, light breakfast items and fellowship with friends and neighbors!
Yoga by the Pond will begin at 8 AM on June 21, 2022 at Rural Hill Farm, 9400 Couchville Pike, Mount Juliet, TN 37122. Please bring a yoga mat, a towel and water. To register for Yoga by the Pond, please click this link.
Keep reading to learn more about International Day of Yoga.
What is Yoga and why do we celebrate it?
Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.
Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity.
Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.
The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.
The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. The proposal was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address during the opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly, in which he said: “Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action … a holistic approach [that] is valuable to our health and our well-being. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.”
The resolution notes “the importance of individuals and populations making healthier choices and following lifestyle patterns that foster good health.” In this regard, the World Health Organization has also urged its member states to help their citizens reduce physical inactivity, which is among the top ten leading causes of death worldwide, and a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes.
But yoga is more than a physical activity. In the words of one of its most famous practitioners, the late B. K. S. Iyengar, “Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.”
For questions about Yoga by the Pond or for info about holding an event/wedding at Rural Hill Farm, please call 615-674-1969 or email emily@ruralhillfarm.com.