A glimpse of 9th International Yoga Day celebrations across India | In pics

International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21. It serves as a global platform to raise awareness about the various benefits of practicing yoga.

The idea of observing International Yoga Day was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2014.

This year, the national celebration will be led by Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. (In pic: Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar and CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan perform Yoga in Jabalpur to mark the 9th International Yoga Day)

This year the theme of Yoga Day is- 'Yoga For Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', i.e. yoga for the welfare of all in the form of 'One World-One Family'. It expresses the spirit of yoga, which unites and takes everyone along.

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Navy personnel performed Yoga on INS Vikrant.

Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. It has a wide range of benefits for physical and mental health, including reducing stress, improving flexibility, and increasing strength.

International Yoga Day is a chance for people all over the world to come together and celebrate the benefits of yoga, which include improved physical and mental health, stress relief, and increased flexibility and strength.

There are many ways to celebrate International Yoga Day, including attending a yoga class, practising yoga at home, or simply taking some time to relax and breathe deeply.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said it was a matter of pride for India that yoga was being celebrated globally as it shows the world is acknowledging the country's rich culture and also adopting it.

Youngsters performed water yoga on the International Day of Yoga, at the banks of River Ganga in Patna.

Participants perform yoga on the International Day of Yoga, at India Gate lawns in New Delhi.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performs yoga on the International Day of Yoga, in Gorakhpur.

Students perform yoga at a swimming pool on International Yoga Day in Jabalpur.