June 23, 2026 6:14 PM

International Day of Yoga 2026 sees record global participation, over 3 crore join events across India

The 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was celebrated with unprecedented participation across India and around the world, with more than three crore people taking part in events under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, the Ministry of Ayush said on Tuesday. The celebrations, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, witnessed large-scale yoga sessions across the country, including a major event at Kolkata’s Red Road attended by around 35,000 participants. Yoga programmes were also organise...

June 20, 2026 11:59 AM

Over 6 lakh organisations register for Yoga Sangam ahead of IDY 2026

Registrations on the Yoga Sangam Portal have crossed the six lakh mark ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, reflecting widespread participation by institutions and communities across the country, the Ministry of AYUSH said on Saturday. According to the ministry, organisations registered under the Yoga Sangam initiative will conduct synchronised yoga sessions based on the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) and join Prime Minister Narendra Modi in celebrating International Day of Yoga ...

June 11, 2025 10:23 AM

Celebrities rally for yoga ahead of IDY 2025

As the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 approaches, a host of celebrated personalities from film, music, and public service are lending their voices to promote the ancient Indian practice. What started as a national observance has transformed into a people’s movement, with this year’s IDY marking a decade of celebrations. Former Puducherry Governor and retired IPS officer Dr. Kiran Bedi called yoga “another word for self-care and social care,” highlighting its relevance in mode...

June 11, 2025 9:41 AM

IDY 2025: Yoga Sangam Portal crosses 50,000 registrations

Ahead of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, over 50,000 organisations from across the nation have registered to host Yoga Sangam, setting a new benchmark for collective participation, said the Ministry of Ayush on Tuesday. Creating a historic milestone in promoting holistic health and well-being, Yoga Sangam will be hosted on June 21 from 6:30 am to 7:45 am. This year’s theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health’ echoes a universal call for unity and wellness. Premier institutions l...