World Healing Day (WHD) is celebrated every year on the last Saturday of April. This year, it will be celebrated on Saturday, 27 April 2024. There are different events that fall under World Healing Day, including World Yoga Day; World Reiki Day; World Healing Meditation Day; World Art Day; World Music Healing Day, and more. All these events are celebrated on different dates throughout the year. World Tai Chi & Qigong Day is the founding event of World Healing Day, and is recognized on the same date.
World Healing Day is dedicated to promoting the benefits of mind-body practices and the emerging medical research on the subject. The day grew out of the founding event of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day. World Healing Day was initially started by World Tai Chi & Qigong Day organizers in many countries, and it soon became a platform for teachers, groups, and organizations of various mind-body arts to showcase their work.
World Healing Day 2024 Date
This year, World Healing Day will be celebrated on Saturday, 27 April 2024.
World Healing Day 2024 Theme
The theme of World Healing Day is not known yet.
History of World Healing Day
World Healing Day is celebrated on the last Saturday of April every year. It is observed with the belief that natural healing can help in treating various conditions and improve overall health. This day emerged from World Tai Chi and Qigong Day which has been observed on the last Saturday of April since 1999. This day focuses on the hope that natural healing can lead to better health outcomes. After being approved by many state and national government entities, World Healing Day is celebrated across the globe with an aim to improve overall health and well-being of people.
World Healing Day is an opportunity to recognize the importance of well-being and to take steps to improve one’s physical and mental health. It is also a time to connect with others and to promote peace and harmony.
Significance of World Healing Day
The significance of World Healing Day is evident in the fact that it serves as a platform to educate millions of people around the world about the potential health benefits of mind-body practices. It also offers an opportunity to highlight the emerging medical research on the subject and promote research on the various mind-body practices as a means of achieving sustainable health and well-being.
World Healing is dedicated to promoting wellness and well-being. It is a time to focus on one’s physical and mental health, as well as the environment. Every year, the day is marked by various activities and gatherings in more than 80 countries. These activities include yoga, meditation, art healing, dance, and healing prayer.
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