Our Purpose
The International Day of Yoga (IDY) Committee at the United Nations raises awareness of the benefits of the science and the fullness of yoga bringing attention to the present GA Resolution and assists the international community in implementing it.
Our Mission
- Highlight yoga’s contribution to intercultural understanding and cooperation, strengthening world peace and non-violence.
- Underscore the importance of sustainable development and environmental sustainability including climate change.
- Engage in activities to implement the present GA Resolution including through education, organizing events, developing partnerships, coordinating activities globally, regionally and locally.
- Work with the United Nations Organization System, the Permanent Missions to the United Nations, NGOs, medical and health experts, yoga practitioners and yoga related businesses, charitable foundations and civil society.
- Yoga is an ancient tradition practiced by people from all walks of life;
- Yoga’s benefits appeal to people around the world;
- Yoga’s holistic benefits include health and well- being in our modern age (integrating the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical dimensions) for healing, stress release and resilience;
- Yoga reaffirms the dignity and worth of the human person.
