International Yoga Day 2025
What & When: June 21, 2025
International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on June 21, chosen for the summer solstice—the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere—a symbol of energy, harmony, and renewal In 2025, this falls on a Saturday, making it ideal for a global celebration.
History & Evolution
The concept was proposed by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the UN General Assembly in September 2014
On December 11, 2014, the UN adopted a resolution co-sponsored by 177 member states—the highest ever support for any UN resolution
The first global observance took place on June 21, 2015, with around 36,000 participants in New Delhi and events worldwide in cities like New York, Paris, Bangkok, and Beijing
2025 Theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”
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This year’s theme emphasizes the inseparable link between personal well-being and planetary sustainability Yoga is not only a tool for inner peace but also a message of global harmony—one planet, one health.
Global & Local Celebrations
India: Massive gatherings planned, including events in Andhra Pradesh (5 lakh at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam) state-wide initiatives in Uttar Pradesh healthcare facilities, supported by AYUSH ; BJP organizing 1,500+ programs across Rajasthan
Cities Across India:
Lucknow: Sessions at Rumi Darwaza featuring pranayama and asanas
Nagpur: “Yogathon” at Chitnavis Centre starting at 6 AM
Shillong & Cachar: Awareness events in schools and communities
Ranchi: Week-long school engagements culminating in a grand event
Gorakhpur: Temple-based yoga–education combo workshops
Worldwide:
Jerez, Spain: Outdoor session at Plaza del Arenal with Indian Ambassador
Flexible studio and wellness expos in cities like Miami
Regular yoga tourism hubs like Rishikesh and Mysore continue drawing enthusiasts
Significance
Reinforces holistic wellness, integrating body, mind, and spirit across cultures .
Symbolizes global unity and collective responsibility toward health and environment, echoing centuries-old yogic philosophies
Encourages preventive health, mental resilience, and lifestyle balance in modern life .
Why Celebrate?
Physical health: boosts flexibility, strength, cardiovascular function
Mental clarity: promotes stress relief, emotional stability, inner calm
Spiritual upliftment: cultivates awareness and unity with all life and earth
Community building: group sessions foster social harmony and cultural pride
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