International yoga day

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...

June 26, 2025 6:59 PM

ICAI Dubai marks International Yoga Day with focus on holistic health

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Dubai Chapter marked International Yoga Day with a celebration focused on holistic well-being, mindful living, and the transformative power of yoga. The event brought together members of the accounting fraternity to emphasize the importance of physical and mental health through simple, sustainable habits. CA Jai Prakash Agarwal, Chairman of ICAI Dubai Chapter, said, “Yoga is a journey of self-discovery that fosters balance, joy, and connection...

June 23, 2025 2:21 PM

The Soul of Yoga: Transcending physical practice for spiritual awakening

While yoga is often considered a physical exercise or practice, it is fundamentally a spiritual discipline, as it encompasses meditation, breath control and ethical principles aimed at unifying mind, body and soul with divine power. It endeavours to develop inner peace and self-awareness, which ultimately leads one onto the path of spiritual enlightenment. Originating over 5,000 years ago, yoga is a holistic system for self-realization, inner peace and union with the divine. In recent decades, ...

June 21, 2025 8:54 PM

President participates in mass yoga event in Uttarakhand

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday participated in a mass yoga demonstration at the Uttarakhand State Police Line Maidan in Dehradun to mark the 10th International Day of Yoga, joining thousands across the globe in celebrating the ancient Indian tradition. Addressing participants after the session, the President extended her greetings to all those practising yoga worldwide. Reflecting on the global recognition of yoga since the United Nations designated June 21 as International Yoga Day i...

June 15, 2025 4:36 PM

Visakhapatnam gears up for International Yoga Day 2025

As India prepares to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, Visakhapatnam — the national host city for this year’s celebrations — witnessed a high-level review and field inspection by senior officials from the Ministry of Ayush and the Andhra Pradesh government. The review was led by Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha and Andhra Pradesh Special Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, along with key officials, including Joint Secretary Monalisa Dash and District Collector...

June 16, 2025 8:21 AM

International Yoga Day set to rekindle the true spirit of yoga in New York

In a world increasingly obsessed with external forms of wellness, a profound initiative is set to remind us of yoga’s inner essence in the US, as cities globally prepare to celebrate the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21. ‘The Spirit of Yoga’, a special International Day of Yoga celebration, is being co-hosted by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization at the serene Global Harmony House in Great Neck on Long Island on June 22, the organisers said in a statement on Sunday....

May 20, 2025 7:14 PM

Yoga Sangam 2025: India gears up for historic wellness celebration

Over 1,000 entities have already registered on the Yoga Sangam portal, setting the stage for what promises to be India’s largest-ever wellness celebration on June 21 — the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY). The theme for 2025, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” reflects India’s global leadership in promoting holistic well-being. Participation spans all corners of the country, including schools, colleges, corporates, NGOs, Resident Welfare Associations, government departments, and co...

June 26, 2024 11:45 AM

Malayali Arab Cultural Society Hosts 10th International Yoga Day in Abu Dhabi

The Malayali Arab Cultural Society (MACS), a prominent Indian expatriate organization in Abu Dhabi, successfully organized the 10th International Yoga Day celebration in the UAE capital. In collaboration with the Arab Region Yoga Instructors Council (ARYIC) and Science India Forum MACS hosted the event attracting approximately 150 yoga enthusiasts. Participants engaged in the Common Yoga Protocol, a standardized set of yoga practices prescribed by India's Ministry of Ayush. This marks another y...

June 22, 2024 1:21 AM

Home minister Shah inaugurates 30 smart schools in Ahmedabad under NEP 2020

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today e-inaugurated 30 smart schools in Ahmedabad, marking a significant step in implementing the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The event, attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries, represents a Rs 36 crore investment by the Ahmedabad Municipal School Board. The smart schools, distributed across various assembly constituencies in Ahmedabad, are expected to benefit over 10,000 children. Shah highlighted...