June 21, 2025 10:59 PM

Over 1,500 join Union Sports Minister in Yogathon marking International Yoga Day

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Saturday participated in a mass yoga event at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in the national capital to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga. The event, part of the Ministry of Ayush’s 'Yoga Sangam' initiative, witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 1,500 yoga practitioners, including more than 400 volunteers from the My Bharat programme.   Held inside the Cycling Velodrome of the stadium, the event was also supp...

June 20, 2025 9:34 AM

Ahmedabad: NCC cadets promote health, environment through yoga

In the run-up to the International Day of Yoga, over 1,000 NCC cadets and Armed Forces personnel gathered on Friday at the NCC Group headquarters in Ahmedabad, sending a powerful message of unity, health, and environmental consciousness. The event, held ahead of the global celebration on June 21, echoed this year’s theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," with participants performing various asanas in unison, symbolising the harmony between human health and planetary well-being. Speaking to ...

June 19, 2025 5:15 PM

Yoga for all: ten signature events to mark decade of International Day of Yoga in 2025

As the world prepares to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, India has announced a robust line-up of ten Signature Events to commemorate a decade of the global yoga movement. With the overarching theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” these events aim to broaden yoga’s reach across demographics, geographies, and disciplines, reinforcing its transformative impact on health, lifestyle, and cultural integration.   Over the past ten years, IDY has evolved from a ...

June 18, 2025 3:17 PM

Yoga Sangam registrations cross four lakh ahead of International Day of Yoga

Registrations for Yoga Sangam, the signature event marking the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, have crossed four lakh, setting a new benchmark for mass participation in a nationwide wellness initiative. The synchronised yoga demonstrations are set to take place at lakhs of locations across the country on June 21. According to the Ministry of Ayush, the main event will be held in Visakhapatnam, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and...

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...

June 2, 2025 2:01 PM

Over 25,000 organisations register for Yoga Sangam ahead of International Day of Yoga 2025

In the run-up to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, the Government’s flagship event Yoga Sangam has crossed a significant milestone, with over 25,000 organisations registering for participation. The initiative has witnessed enthusiastic response from educational institutions, corporates, non-profits, and government departments across the country.   The wide-scale registrations highlight the growing nationwide interest in yoga and its role in promoting physical, mental, and spiritual ...