UN Declares International Day of Yoga

The actress and TV presenter, Daniele Suzuki, practicing yoga in Arpoador Rock, south zone of Rio de Janeiro, southeastern Brazil, on October 24, 2014. Photo: ALESSANDRO BUZAS/AGENCIA O DIA/ESTADAO CONTEUDO (Agencia ... The actress and TV presenter, Daniele Suzuki, practicing yoga in Arpoador Rock, south zone of Rio de Janeiro, southeastern Brazil, on October 24, 2014. Photo: ALESSANDRO BUZAS/AGENCIA O DIA/ESTADAO CONTEUDO (Agencia Estado via AP Images) MORE LESS
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The world now has an International Day of Yoga.

The U.N. General Assembly on Thursday approved a resolution proclaiming June 21 as that day.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a day dedicated to yoga during his speech to the world body’s annual assembly of world leaders in September.

Modi has said that yoga can help tackle world problems including climate change.

The U.N. already has 118 awareness-raising days of observance.

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