Celebrating International Day Of Yoga On 21 June 2016

EDM number 215 in 2016-17, proposed by Bob Blackman on 14/06/2016.
Categorised under the topics of Leisure and Mental health.

That this House celebrates the 2nd International Day of Yoga, on 21 June 2016, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015; recognises that yoga is a multi-dimensional approach to encouraging well-being, which appreciates the link between physical and psychological health and lifestyle; appreciates that yoga is a reflective and non-invasive practice, which is appropriate in all stages of life; recommends yoga to be included as part of mindfulness and well-being initiatives for NHS staff and for yoga to be integrated within treatment for patients; and urges the Department for Education to introduce yoga in the school physical education curriculum.

This motion has been signed by a total of 30 MPs.