International Day Of Yoga

April 4, 2025 3:42 PM

Indian Yoga Association Joins Hands with Ministry of Ayush for grand celebration of International Day of Yoga 2025

With the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 drawing near, the Indian Yoga Association (IYA) has stepped forward to take an active part in the upcoming celebrations. In a meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Ayush, a delegation led by IYA Secretary General Subodh Tiwari presented their proposed activities, according to a statement issued by the Ministry on Thursday. Representatives from 27 IYA state chapters took part in the discussions, reflecting their strong commitment and enthu...

March 25, 2025 12:33 PM

Yoga Meets Nature: NEIAH hosts event at Meghalaya’s living root bridge ahead of International Yoga Day 2025

In a unique blend of tradition, nature, and wellness, yoga practitioners gathered at Meghalaya’s famous ‘Double Decker Living Root Bridge’ in Nongriat for a special yoga session. Organized by the North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH), the event marked the countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, according to a statement from the Ministry of AYUSH on Monday. Set against the stunning natural backdrop of misty hills and waterfalls, participants practiced yoga ...

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

India commits to enhancing cooperation with Pacific partners: S Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund four community development projects in the Marshall Islands. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Jaishankar reflected on the longstanding relationship between India and Marshall Islands, Jaishankar highlighted the expansion of bilateral ties under the Forum of India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). "India and the Republic of Marshall Islands share a long history of friend...

June 23, 2024 12:37 PM

UAE Marks 10th International Day of Yoga with Massive Celebrations

The United Arab Emirates witnessed an impressive display of unity and wellness as Abu Dhabi and Dubai hosted grand celebrations for the 10th International Day of Yoga. In Abu Dhabi, the Indian Embassy collaborated with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council to organize a Common Yoga Protocol session at the National Exhibition Centre. Over 1,500 participants joined the event, which was graced by Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Minister Al Nahyan hailed yoga's impo...

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

Ladakh: Multi-faith leaders perform yoga in unison in Leh on World Yoga Day

On the 10th UN International Day of Yoga, multi-faith leaders gathered in Leh, Ladakh, to participate in a unified yoga session organized by the Indian Minorities Foundation. The event showcased India's cultural diversity and the universal appeal of yoga. Religious leaders from various faiths praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in promoting yoga globally. Bhikku Sanghsena, leader of the Maha Bodhi International Meditation Centre, commended Modi's initiative, saying, "It is thro...

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

Celebration of the 10th International Day of Yoga in Nepal

In 2014, the United Nations designated 21 June as the International Day of Yoga on the basis of a draft resolution moved by the Government of India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. In his message addressed to world leaders including Prime Minister of Nepal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underlined that “In the decade gone by, what began as a Resolution by the UN General Assembly, has grown into a global movement promoting health and well-being. Yoga is today embraced by all cult...

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

PM Modi adorns Assam’s Gamosa at Yoga event in Srinagar, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal expresses gratitude

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture of wearing Assam's traditional 'Gamosa' during the 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Srinagar has drawn appreciation from Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The Prime Minister led the yoga event at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Jammu and Kashmir's capital, adorning the Gamosa, a symbol of Assamese culture that he has worn on numerous previous occasions. Sonowal, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterw...

June 21, 2024 3:19 PM

Indian Embassy in Kuwait pays tribute to fire tragedy victims during Yoga Day event

The Indian Embassy in Kuwait observed a few minutes of silence on Friday in memory of the lives lost in the tragic fire incident in Mangaf, where 45 Indians perished. The Indian workers were among the 49 people killed on June 12 after a fire broke out in a building housing foreign workers. Among the deceased, 23 workers were from Kerala, seven from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and one each from Bihar, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Punjab, and West...

June 21, 2024 12:36 PM

International Seminar on Yoga Held in Riyadh to Celebrate International Day of Yoga

The Embassy of India in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Saudi Yoga Committee and the Ministry of Sports of Saudi Arabia, organized an International Seminar on Yoga on June 20th, 2024, as part of the 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations. The theme for this year's International Day of Yoga was "Yoga for Self and Society." The seminar was presided over by Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, the Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Nouf Al-Marwai,President of the Saudi Yoga Committee and a Padma Shri ...

June 21, 2024 10:42 AM

Amid rain Indian embassy organises Yoga Day celebrations in Tokyo

The Indian embassy in Japan organized Yoga Day celebrations at the Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple in Tokyo, witnessing participants from across the country, including diplomats and members of the Indian diaspora. The yoga session took place amid a heavy downpour. The Indian embassy in Tokyo shared a post on X, stating "Rain or Shine Yoga in Japan". This year marks the 10th International Day of Yoga and is being celebrated under the theme 'Yoga for self and society'. Yoga is an ancient physical, me...