International Day of Yoga 2025

June 19, 2025 4:39 PM

From 9 to 24 crore: a decade of growing Yoga Day participation

The 11th edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY), to be observed on June 21, will be celebrated with the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The theme reinforces the interdependence between human health, environmental sustainability, and planetary well-being. It also aligns with India’s vision of “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” which gained prominence during its G20 presidency. Since its inception, the International Day of Yoga has evolved into a global movement for we...

June 19, 2025 4:24 PM

Over 3,000 to participate in GSI’s IDY 2025 celebrations across India

The Geological Survey of India (GSI), under the Ministry of Mines, is gearing up to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21 with a series of events across the country. Embracing the theme ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’, the organisation has planned 50 yoga sessions in 46 different locations, reinforcing its commitment to promoting holistic well-being. The GSI will organise guided yoga sessions at its Central Headquarters in Kolkata, as well as at regional and sta...

June 19, 2025 1:48 AM

Yoga Maha Kumbh Unfolds Across India: A Panoramic Prelude to International Day of Yoga 2025

As the nation counts down to the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, a sweeping wave of yogic celebrations is energizing communities across India under the grand initiative titled Yoga Maha Kumbh. The nationwide movement aims to spotlight India’s rich yogic heritage and promote holistic well-being under the overarching theme for 2025: "Yoga for One Earth, One Health." Leading the charge, a major three-day event began today at the Heartfulness Meditation Centre in RK Puram, New De...

June 12, 2025 7:00 PM

International Day of Yoga 2025: A global wellness movement led by PM Modi

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 11 years in office, the Ministry of Ayush has launched preparations for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, heralding it as a global wellness movement. At a curtain-raiser event held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, the Ministry announced that PM Modi will lead a historic yoga session with over five lakh participants in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on June 21, under the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” Union Minister of...

June 9, 2025 3:24 PM

Indian community in UAE celebrates Yoga at iconic landmarks ahead of International Day of Yoga 2025

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 Yog...

May 27, 2025 4:29 PM

Puducherry hosts 25-day countdown event to International Day of Yoga 2025

The countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY), celebrated annually on June 21, officially began on Tuesday with a large-scale event in Puducherry. Over 6,000 yoga enthusiasts gathered at the scenic Gandhi Thidal, a seafront open-air venue, as Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, inaugurated the 25-day countdown to IDY 2025. This year's theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," reflects a universal vision for a healthier planet and humanity. Addressi...

May 17, 2025 12:44 PM

Youth-centric ‘Yoga Unplugged’ gains momentum ahead of International Day of Yoga 2025

As preparations intensify for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), the Ministry of Ayush’s youth-focused initiative “Yoga Unplugged” is gaining momentum, with leading yoga institutions lending their support to inspire young minds across the country. One of the prominent contributors to the initiative is Kaivalyadhama, one of the world’s oldest and most respected yoga institutes. In a significant endorsement of “Yoga Unplugged,” the institute has launched a series of youth-o...

April 22, 2025 11:46 AM

FHRAI unveils plans for Harit Yoga events ahead of International Day of Yoga 2025

In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of spreading the benefits of yoga across the nation, the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has announced a series of events under the theme of Harit Yoga as part of the lead-up to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025. Taking an active role in this year’s celebrations, FHRAI’s participation reflects a growing trend of private sector engagement in public wellness initiatives. According to the Ministry ...