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June 22, 2025 2:11 PM

Over 1,000 Participate in 11th International Day of Yoga Celebrations in Qatar

The 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated in Qatar with enthusiastic participation from over 1,000 people, bringing together members of the Indian community and yoga practitioners in a vibrant display of unity and well-being. Organized by the Indian Embassy in collaboration with the Indian Sports Centre, the event took place at Ideal Indian School in Doha. The program featured a rhythmic yoga display by children, a yoga quiz, a challenge session, guided meditation, and a mass yoga practi...

June 21, 2025 9:26 PM

Yoga’s global recognition a testament to its timeless relevance, says Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday led the celebrations of the 11th International Day of Yoga at the Parliament complex, where a large number of Members of Parliament, former MPs, and employees from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariats participated in the Common Yoga Protocol session. Addressing the gathering, Birla said that yoga is far more than a physical exercise—it is a profound way of life that enables harmony between the body, mind, and soul. “Yoga empowers individua...

June 21, 2025 5:49 PM

PM shares article on Yoga’s impact on women and child well-being

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared an article emphasising how the integration of yoga into women and child welfare policies is helping enhance grassroots health and overall well-being across India. Responding to a post by Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on X, the Prime Minister said, “Union Minister @Annapurna4BJP Ji highlights how integrating yoga into women and child welfare policies is enhancing grassroots health and well-being across India......

June 21, 2025 9:22 AM

IDY 2025: Sudarshan Patnaik creates a sand art of PM Modi performing Surya Namaskar

Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik marked the 11th International Day of Yoga by crafting a striking sand sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing Ustrasana (Camel Pose) at Puri Beach on Saturday. The sculpture featured this year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” underscoring yoga’s role in promoting both individual well-being and planetary health. Pattnaik's artwork, known for its intricate designs and vibrant colours, aimed to raise aw...

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 4:39 PM

Uttarakhand aims to be global yoga hub, says CM Dhami ahead of International Yoga Day

Ahead of the International Day of Yoga on June 21, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday hailed the state as the land of yoga and sages, while highlighting the government’s efforts to promote yoga at the grassroots level. Joined by officers and staff, Dhami performed yoga at his residence and urged the people of Uttarakhand to incorporate the ancient practice into their daily lives. “Yoga is not just a physical exercise but a journey towards inner peace and self-realis...

June 19, 2025 2:47 PM

India gears up for IYD 2025 with theme: ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’

As India prepares to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga on June 21, the government is rolling out a wide range of events across the country under this year’s theme — "Yoga for One Earth, One Health." The main event, Yoga Sangam, will feature a synchronised mass yoga demonstration based on the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) at over one lakh locations across India. The nationwide event is scheduled for June 21, from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nationa...

June 18, 2025 4:42 PM

Yoga, millets, alternative medicine part of our rich cultural heritage: Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday emphasized the importance of yoga, millets, and alternative medicine in fostering a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Speaking at an event in the national capital ahead of International Yoga Day, Gupta praised the rising popularity of millet-based diets in Delhi, calling it a welcome shift toward wellness rooted in India’s cultural heritage. “Yoga, alternative medicine, and millets are part of our glorious cultural legacy,” Gupta said. “Incor...

June 18, 2025 3:13 PM

Yoga: India’s timeless gift of peace and holistic well-being to a badly divided world

‘Yoga’ is now widely considered as one of India’s most profound gifts to the world. This enlightening practice embodies a timeless Indian tradition of physical, psychological and spiritual well-being. Embedded in ancient Indian philosophy, now majority of the people globally accept that it is much more than just physical postures- termed as ‘asanas’ in great Hindu religious traditions and scriptures. This holistic practice integrates breath control, meditation and a moral principle fo...

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...