1st Day of Summer!

Happy first day of summer, NYC!!!


Yoga is an ancient physical, mental & spiritual practice that originated in India. 
The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit 
& means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body & consciousness.



Today,
 it is practiced in various forms around the world 
& continues to grow in popularity.



Recognizing its universal appeal, 
on 11 December 2014, 
the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.

The International Day of Yoga 
aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.

The theme for the 2018 celebration, 
organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, 
is 'Yoga for Peace.’


The Times Square is known for the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
so Time Square Alliance has introduced a counterpoint to New Year's Eve 
with "Mind Over Madness Yoga”, 
celebrating the summer solstice (the longest day of the year). 
Throughout history, 
many cultures have associated the summer solstice 
with a renewal of mind, body & spirit & a celebration of creative expression 
- of art, music & the sense of joyfulness & fun that the sunshine evokes in all of us. 

The summer solstice usually occurs on June 20/June 21/June 22 in the northern hemisphere 
&on December 21/December 22 in the southern hemisphere.

In Chinese astronomy, 
the phenomenon known as Xiazhi roughly corresponds to the summer solstice 
– it begins when the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 90° 
& ends when its celestial longitude is 105°. 
Xiazhi usually begins around June 21 &ends around July 7, 
though the term sometimes refers in particular to the day 
when Sun is exactly at the celestial longitude of 90°.

In the USA, Canada & some other countries, 
the summer solstice is regarded as the start of summer. 

Last year,
I & my college friend joined the yoga in Times Square presented by Aerie
for the first time.


Funny enough,
June 21 is also National Selfie Day!
Perfect excuse for a selfie!


So this year,
we are back!



With more selfies! hahaha


 college friends

 yoga buddies


workmates

friends for life

Till next year!





There is no foot too small
that it cannot leave an imprint
on this world.


#AerieREAL
#SolsticeTsq
#SummerSolstice
#InternationalYogaDay
#NationalSelfieDay


Peace, HARMONY & love,
Princess

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