Members of the Indian diaspora in the United Arab Emirates are conducting yoga sessions at prominent landmarks across the country as part of pre-International Day of Yoga activities leading up to the global celebration. The various community groups have organized practice sessions at some of Dubai’s and Sharjah’s most recognizable locations to promote wellness, mindfulness, and unity.
The Arab Region Yoga Instructor Council in Dubai initiated the month-long countdown to International Day of Yoga 2025 by holding sessions at one of the world’s most complex structures and Dubai’s iconic location: The Museum of the Future. The activities are part of a broader campaign to build momentum for the annual celebration. At Dubai Frame, members of the Indian People’s Forum MP Council demonstrated various yoga asanas and breathing techniques in front of the world’s largest picture frame structure. The session aimed to promote mindfulness, unity, and wellness while showcasing the connection between yoga practice and global health initiatives. In Sharjah, the Indian Community group Friends of India organized a yoga session at 1000 Palm Park, continuing the regional celebration of yoga’s benefits for physical and mental wellbeing.
The theme for IDY 2025, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” aims to reinforce India’s message of holistic well-being and sustainable living. These preliminary activities represent part of the global preparation for International Day of Yoga, which is observed annually on June 21st. The UAE’s Indian community, one of the largest expatriate populations in the country, regularly participates in cultural and wellness events that highlight their heritage while promoting universal values of health and harmony.
