CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA ON 21 JUNE 2016

Early day motion 215, tabled 14 June 2016 by Bob Blackman (Conservative). Signed by 30 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 11, Labour 9, Conservative 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, Liberal Democrat 2, DUP 1, Green 1, UUP 1.