Celebrating International Yoga Day (video)

A centuries old Indian tradition, Yoga is a spiritual discipline which focuses on bringing harmony between the mind and body. On 21 June 2015, the world celebrated the first International Yoga Day.

In association with the United Nation System in Bangladesh and Bangladesh Yoga Association, the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre commemorated the event at the Bangladesh National Museum.

In association with the United Nation System in Bangladesh and Bangladesh Yoga Association, the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre commemorated the first International Yoga Day at the Bangladesh National Museum. Photo: Star

“Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with ourselves, the world and nature,” says Indian PM Narendra Modi.