2015 - International Day of Yoga | Commemorative Coin

The 5th commemorative coin for the year 2015 was released to mark the First International Day of Yoga.

June 21 was declared as the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2014. Yoga, a physical, mental, and spiritual practice with its origins over 6000 years ago in India, aims to integrate the body and mind.

The declaration of this day followed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for the adoption of June 21 as the International Day of Yoga during his address to the UN General Assembly on September 27, 2014. In his speech, he stated:

"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 discovering the sense of oneness within yourself, the world, and nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us deal with climate change. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day."

In suggesting June 21, the Summer Solstice, as the International Day of Yoga, Narendra Modi mentioned that the date is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and holds special significance in many parts of the world.

From the perspective of yoga, the Summer Solstice marks the transition to Dakshinayana. The first full moon after the Summer Solstice is known as Guru Poornima. According to Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, in yogic lore, the first transmission of yoga by Shiva, the first Guru, is said to have begun on this day. Dakshinayana is also considered a time when there is natural support for those pursuing spiritual practices.

This initiative received support from many global leaders. Initially, the Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushil Koirala, supported Modi's proposal. Over 177 countries, including the USA, Canada, China, and Egypt, supported this move, with 175 nations co-sponsoring the resolution. It had the "highest number of co-sponsors ever for any UNGA Resolution of such nature." On December 11, 2014, the 193-member U.N. General Assembly approved by consensus a resolution establishing June 21 as the 'International Day of Yoga.' The resolution also saw a record number of 177 countries co-sponsoring it.

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