Vandan Arora, former HR professional, faced a harrowing situation when she was diagnosed with blood cancer six months after giving birth to her second child. With chemotherapy, she was able to beat back cancer, but faced immense challenge in taking control of her life. It is then that yoga came to her rescue as it aided her mental well-being. Yoga is a holistic practice that originated in ancient India and encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. International Yoga Day is celebrated worldwide on 21st June every year. This year, PM Narendra Modi will lead the International Yoga Day celebrations in New York on June 21.