International Yoga Day
We observe it on the 21st of June, around
the world; since the United Nations, General Assembly has declared -International Yoga
Day in 2015.
The proposal to create this day includes a
profound quote that sums it up!
“Yoga
is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. This tradition is 5000 years old. It embodies unity of mind and body;
thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony between man and nature; a
holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to
discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By
changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us deal with
climate change. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day.”
-Narendra Modi (UN General Assembly.)
Now you’re in
the know!!! Make it fun-filled; connect to friends
and colleagues
- Yoga Day!
My
niece is a Yoga Instructor. Kudos to all
the instructors and participants!
According
to the experts, IDY/International Yoga Day has celebrated the world over
on this day.
Did you know?
Yoga
means ‘to yoke’ creating a union.
It’s a day to acknowledge and
devote to–physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
And
to learn more of the delightful benefits of yoga, and
to link with the community and friends about this
ancient relaxation!
Summer Solstice is
June 21, 2019
The longest day of
the year in the northern hemisphere, Summer
Solstice is June 21, 2019,
This year, the northern summer
solstice falls at 11:54 a.m. ET.
And South of the Equator, the same
moment marks the unofficial beginning of winter!
Solstice around the world occurs at
the same time [with time zones, local times may vary.]
The
solstice occurs because the
Earth’s axis of rotation is tilted around
the sun.
This tilt is the
driving force of our plants seasons, as the Northern and Southern
Hemispheres get unequal amounts of sunlight over
the year.
In the months from March
to September, it tilts the Northern Hemisphere more toward
the sun–bringing in spring and summer.
Courtesy: National Geographic
National
Geographic.com
Image
courtesy: Pixa
June
is - Great Outdoors Month
Shed the coats,
gloves, mittens, and hats, boots too!
The month of June, a
time to delight in the Great Outdoors!
Plan a trip for a
day or weekend, with family and friends.
Do some - Hiking,
biking, canoeing, camping, boating, and much more, fun
outdoor activities.
Get involved and have fun while learning something new
and adventurous this summer!
Throughout, the summer months, check with local
organization.
For events
A Taste of
Trivia
Did
you know? Storks general
return to the same nest every year and usually build nests on top of chimneys.
A
taste of Trivia All
birds build
nest in trees –
A
taste of Trivia What American president invented a copying machine and the Lazy Susan?
A
taste of Trivia Is
the Bald Eagle really bald?
A
taste of Trivia What
bread is boiled before its baked?
A
taste of Trivia Which
grow faster Fingernails or Toenails?
A
taste of Trivia “Who
was the first lady of American Tennis?”
A
taste of Trivia:
What do Herpetologists study?
A
taste of Trivia:
What is the only country not to have a rectangle flag?
A
taste of Trivia:
What is the nearest star to the Earth?
A
taste of Trivia:
Which lung takes in less air, the left or the right?
ANSWERS:
1. Answer: Actually false- no, some
birds make nests in trees.
2. Answer: Thomas Jefferson
3.
Answer: No, American colonists called the bird “Bald –Headed”
to mean that it was white – headed.
4.
Answer: Bagel
5. Answer: Fingernails
6.
Answer: Hazel
Hotchkiss Wightman
7.
Answer: Reptiles
8. Answer: Nepal
9. Answer: The Sun
10. Answer:
The left lung
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