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International Day of Yoga 2019 is fast approaching and people across the world are taking significant initiative to promote the importance of doing yoga and asanas. On June 21, many events would take place on the account of Yoga Day 2019 and individuals will be seen, taking their yoga mats out to do some yoga. While the practice of yoga is nearly 5000 years old, it’s importance in maintaining a healthy lifestyle is still less known. If you are one of those who still lack motivation to go out and spend a few minutes in practicing yoga and meditation, do not look any further. Here are the best influential Yoga quotes that will prompt you to run to your yoga mats and perform some asanas. These powerful quotes by Yogis and Yoga practitioners will inspire you to participate on the International Day of Yoga 2019. Theme and Significance of the Yoga Day, the Ancient Healthy Practice That Originated in India. 

Celebrated annually on June 21 since its inception in 2015, International Yoga Day was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly. It was India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi who in his UN address suggested the date, as June 21 is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and also shares a special significance in many parts of the world. This year’s main event in India will be held in Ranchi and the theme for the day is "Yoga for Heart". Below are some Yoga Day 2019 quotes that will inspire you to participate in the beautiful practice of India’s ancient tradition.

"Yoga is not a work-out, it is a work-in. And this is the point of spiritual practice; to make us teachable; to open up our hearts and focus our awareness so that we can know what we already know and be who we already are." Rolf Gates

"We all want happiness, and yoga is the way for that much needed happiness factor in life." Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

"Yoga is a light which once lit will never dim, the better your practice the brighter your flame." B.K.S. Iyengar

"Yoga is not a work-out, it is a work-in. And this is the point of spiritual practice; to make us teachable; to open up our hearts and focus our awareness so that we can know what we already know and be who we already are." Rolf Gates

"We all want happiness, and yoga is the way for that much needed happiness factor in life." Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

"Yoga is a light which once lit will never dim, the better your practice the brighter your flame." B.K.S. Iyengar

"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." The Bhagavad Gita

"Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are." Jason Crandell

"Yoga is not about touching your toes, it’s about what you learn on the way down." Jigar Gor

Yoga was developed as a way to achieve harmony and balance between the heart and soul. The practice even has medical benefits and its significance today reached to the western world. It helps curing many diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure and even reduces stress, which is very important in today’s hustle. So, give some time to your health and practice yoga and meditation.

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