H.B. 2086 Summary

• Designates June 21 of each year as "International Yoga Day" in Hawaii to promote the practice of yoga and increase health and well-being of Hawaii's population.

• Specifies that International Yoga Day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.

• Finds that more than 250 million people worldwide practice yoga and 36.7 million people in the United States practice yoga, with Americans spending $16 billion annually on yoga instruction, gear, and accessories.

• Notes that the United Nations adopted a resolution on December 11, 2014, proclaiming June 21 as the International Day of Yoga, with 175 countries cosponsoring the resolution.

• Recognizes yoga as a holistic approach to health and well-being that can lower stress, reduce health problems, decrease health insurance costs, and promote healthy living and longevity.