Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated the enthusiastic celebrations of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) across India and around the world.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting shared a video showcasing yoga events held globally to mark IDY 2025.
In a post on X, the Ministry said: “Across continents and time zones, the world moved in unity. The 11th International Yoga Day was celebrated with the theme: ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health.’ From ‘Me’ to ‘We,’ yoga is shaping a healthier, more harmonious planet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the global community to embrace ‘Yoga for Humanity’ and highlighted the role of inner peace in fostering global harmony.”
Responding to the post, PM Modi said on X: “Glad to see the International Day of Yoga being celebrated with immense enthusiasm across India and in various parts of the world!”
PM Modi led the IDY celebrations on Friday from the scenic beachfront of Visakhapatnam, joining nearly 5 lakh participants in a mass yoga demonstration under the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), which is a structured 45-minute Yoga routine.
The national event was part of a wider movement, with Yoga Sangam sessions held simultaneously at over 3.5 lakh locations across the country, reflecting the growing popularity and reach of yoga as a tool for holistic well-being.
This year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” underscores the deep connection between individual health and planetary wellness, resonating with India’s ancient philosophy of “Sarve Santu Niramaya” — May all be free from disease.
In addition to public sessions, new initiatives like “Yoga with Family” and “Yoga Unplugged”—aimed at engaging youth—have been launched on platforms such as MyGov and MyBharat, encouraging mass digital participation.
Since the United Nations General Assembly adopted India’s proposal in 2015 to observe June 21 as International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Modi has led celebrations from locations including New Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Mysuru, Srinagar, and even New York’s UN Headquarters, making IDY a global wellness movement.
