Yoga for Healthy Ageing

June 22, 2026 4:45 PM

International Yoga Day dawns on Times Square with people reflecting universality with all nations and ethnicities

Solstice Day dawned in Times Square with hundreds of people performing the ancient Indian art of health. The Indian Consulate General-sponsored programme started the International Day of Yoga, which features yoga exercises by thousands of people into the night. HR Nagendra, the chancellor of Vivekananda Yoga University, kicked off the programme, saying, “I bring you the greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji”. “Yoga is not just a physical exercise, it’s the science of holistic l...

June 22, 2026 1:35 PM

‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’ spreads across the world celebrating International Yoga Day

The Indian High Commission in London organised a yoga session at Holland Park under this year’s theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," on Sunday. In partnership with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Team Indian High Commission in London celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at Holland Park under this year’s theme, ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing,’” the High Commission said in a post on X. “Set amidst one of London’s most beautiful green spaces, the event brought tog...

June 22, 2026 1:21 PM

Baku Embraces ‘Yoga For Healthy Ageing’ as Embassy of India, Azerbaijan Celebrates International Day of Yoga 2026

The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan organized a special event to mark the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 amid great enthusiasm and vibrant participation. The event brought together a distinguished gathering comprising of ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, local Government representatives, prominent personalities from various fields, yoga practitioners and enthusiasts from Azerbaijan, as well as representatives of Indian diaspora associations. The celebrations commenced with the ...

June 20, 2026 4:18 PM

IDY 2026 to spotlight healthy ageing, year-round wellness through Yoga 365

The 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be observed on June 21 with Kolkata hosting the main national celebration under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" (Swasth Ayu ke Liye Yoga), reflecting the growing global emphasis on preventive healthcare, active living and improved quality of life across all age groups. Over the years, International Day of Yoga has evolved into one of the world's largest participatory wellness movements. The 2026 edition seeks to build on that momentum through na...