International Yoga Day 2017: DST Launches âCelebrating Yogaâ Mobile App to Promote Healthy Living
Team L&M
Ahead of International Day of Yoga, celebrated every year on June 21, the **Department of Science and Technology (India) under the Ministry of Science and Technology (India) has launched a mobile application called Celebrating Yoga.
The initiative aims to popularise yoga and encourage people to adopt a scientifically healthy lifestyle through greater participation in yoga activities across the country.
A Digital Platform to Promote Yoga
The Celebrating Yoga mobile app provides a digital platform for users to share information and insights about their participation in yoga events organised on the occasion of International Yoga Day 2017.
The primary objective of the app is to create awareness about yoga and promote scientific approaches to health and wellness.
Through the app, users can:
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Submit a short description of yoga events held in their locality
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Upload up to three photographs from the event
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Share experiences related to yoga participation
Once submitted, the events are marked on Google Maps, allowing users to view yoga activities taking place across different regions.
Mapping Yoga Events Across India
The application is designed to capture and showcase both large-scale yoga gatherings and individual participation.
This includes:
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Mass yoga events in public spaces
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Activities organised in schools and educational institutions
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Corporate and office complex yoga sessions
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Individual enthusiasts celebrating International Yoga Day
The integration with Google Maps allows users to explore yoga events nationwide and see how communities are participating in the global celebration.
Information to Be Featured on DST Website
All the information shared through the app will also appear on the Department of Science and Technologyâs website via a social wall. This feature aims to highlight nationwide participation and inspire more people to adopt yoga as part of their daily lifestyle.
The Celebrating Yoga app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
The Global Significance of International Yoga Day
The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on June 21 since 2015. The day was officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2014, recognising yogaâs universal appeal and its benefits for health and well-being.
Yoga: A Holistic Approach to Health
Yoga is not merely a form of physical exercise. It is a holistic way of life that focuses on achieving harmony between the body, mind and spirit.
Unlike many fitness regimes that emphasise only physical health, yoga promotes:
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Physical well-being
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Mental clarity
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Emotional balance
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Spiritual growth
Yogic practices, including Pranayama, play a crucial role in improving overall performance, enhancing breathing capacity, and reducing stress.
Encouraging a Healthier Lifestyle
With initiatives like the Celebrating Yoga mobile app, the government aims to inspire people across India to participate actively in yoga and embrace it as a part of their daily routine.
As yoga continues to gain global recognition, such digital initiatives help connect communities, spread awareness, and encourage healthier living through ancient wisdom supported by modern technology.
