International yoga day

June 21, 2026 3:30 PM

Yoga Sangam at ITRA Jamnagar draws over 2,000 participants on International Day of Yoga 2026

The Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar, under the Ministry of Ayush, marked the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with a Yoga Sangam programme at Dhanvantari Ground, witnessing the participation of more than 2,000 people. Students, faculty members, staff, CISF personnel, officials and employees of the WHO-Global Traditional Medicine Centre (WHO-GTMC), along with local citizens, took part in the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) session, reflecting the growing accep...

June 19, 2026 3:19 PM

From water yoga to marathon runs, India unites in wellness ahead of International Yoga Day

As the country gears up for the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, a series of yoga-themed events, fitness drives and awareness programmes were organised across several states, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for the annual celebration of health and well-being. In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, a unique water yoga session was held at Bargad Ghat on the Yamuna River as part of the preparations for International Yoga Day. Participants performed yoga exercises in water, showcasing an innovati...

June 19, 2026 12:06 PM

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs holds yoga workshop ahead of International Yoga Day

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on Thursday organised a yoga workshop at the Parliament House Annexe in New Delhi as part of preparations for International Yoga Day 2026. The session was conducted by Dr Ramesh Kumar, Professor in the Department of Yoga Science at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, who led ministry officials and staff through yoga and pranayama exercises. Dr Kumar highlighted the benefits of incorporating yoga into daily routines, particularly in workp...

June 17, 2026 12:24 PM

Embassy of India in Baku Organizes Special Yoga Session Ahead of International Day of Yoga 2026

The Embassy of India in Baku organized a special yoga session at India House in the lead up to to the forthcoming International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations. The event brought together a distinguished gathering that included a Member of Parliament of Azerbaijan, ambassadors, diplomats, prominent people from various fields, yoga enthusiasts from Azerbaijan and representatives of Indian diaspora associations. The session was led by renowned Azerbaijani yoga practitioner Ms. Irada Aliyeva. and f...

June 16, 2026 2:28 PM

Haryana CM participates in Yoga protocol training ahead of International Yoga Day

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Haryana Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan participated in a Yoga Protocol Training Programme organised at the Haryana Vidhan Sabha premises ahead of the 12th International Yoga Day on June 21. The programme was held as part of preparations for the annual global observance of International Yoga Day. The event began with a candle-lighting ceremony, followed by the national anthem and the official state song of Haryana. Addressing the gathering, Saini ...

June 16, 2026 12:13 PM

Indian Army personnel, NCC cadets join Yoga camp in Rishikesh ahead of Yoga Day

Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, a special yoga camp was organised for Indian Army personnel at Neem Beach in Tapovan Aamkhala on the sacred banks of the River Ganga in Rishikesh. The programme was conducted under the guidance of yoga guru and Ayurvedic physician Dr Amrit Raj of Arogyadham Retreat (Maa Yoga Ashram). Officers and jawans from the Raiwala Military Station, popularly known as the 6 Mountain Brigade, participated in the camp along with NCC cadets. The participants per...

June 16, 2026 12:11 PM

“Delightful to see youth embrace Yoga”: PM Modi attends Yoga demonstration by Slovak schoolchildren

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended a yoga demonstration by Slovak schoolchildren alongside Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, highlighting yoga's growing global appeal ahead of International Yoga Day. Sharing his thoughts on X, PM Modi said it was encouraging to see young people embracing yoga and described it as a powerful tool for promoting well-being and bringing people together. "President Pellegrini and I were delighted to witness a special Yoga demonstration by schoolchildr...

June 15, 2026 12:42 PM

Uttar Pradesh: Yoga Week begins at Namo Ghat in Varanasi ahead of International Yoga Day

Yoga Week commenced at Namo Ghat in Varanasi on Monday as part of a public outreach campaign leading up to International Yoga Day on June 21. The initiative is also being observed as part of events marking 12 years of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre. Several Uttar Pradesh ministers participated in the early morning programme, which featured yoga demonstrations and awareness activities aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and well-being. Speaking on the occasion,...

December 19, 2025 7:49 PM

Yoga Shows Path to Health, Balance and Harmony: PM Modi at WHO Traditional Medicine Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Yoga is an integral part of traditional medicine systems and has guided the world towards a life of health, balance, and harmony. He was addressing the closing ceremony of the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in the national capital. The Prime Minister said that while traditional medicine addresses present-day health needs, there is also a collective responsibility to prepare for future health challenges. He noted that over the pa...

December 19, 2025 7:22 PM

Restoring balance now a global urgency: PM Modi at WHO Traditional Medicine Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that restoring balance in health and lifestyle has become a global urgency, calling for faster and collective action to address emerging health challenges, as he addressed the closing ceremony of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The Prime Minister said the past three days witnessed meaningful deliberations among experts from across the world, with India serving as a strong platform for ad...