National Yoga Day: ‘Lets practice yoga, COVID-19 will go away’

The National Yoga Day is observed each year on Magh 1st (Maghe Sankranti). Yoga day has been celebrated in Nepal since 15 January 2016.

Objectives

• To promote yoga, and its holistic benefits.
• To reduce health problems; promote good mental and physical health of people through yoga.

Theme 2020

The National Yoga Day

The theme for the Yoga Day 2020 is ‘Lets practice Yoga, COVID-19 will go away’.

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