International Yoga Day 2025: Theme, events, and all you need to know
The International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 marks the 11th edition of the global celebration, and it comes with a deeply relevant and timely theme: "Yoga for One Earth, One Health." Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 'Mann Ki Baat' address on March 30, 2025, this theme aligns yoga practice with the global movement toward sustainability, holistic wellness, and collective healing.advertisementTHEME OF 2025: YOGA FOR ONE EARTH, ONE HEALTHThis year's theme reflects India's commitment to sharing the transformative power of yoga for not just individual health and planetary well-being. PM Modi emphasised, 'We wish to make the whole world healthy through yoga.'The theme builds on past years, such as2015: Yoga for Harmony and Peace2020: Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family2021: Yoga for Wellness2023: Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The World is One Family)The 2025 theme underlines how yoga can foster mental peace, physical vitality, and environmental awareness in a world facing crises like climate change, pandemics, and lifestyle diseases.
KEY GOVERNMENT INITIATIVETo bring inclusivity and accessibility to the forefront, the Ministry of Ayush has introduced Yoga Samavesh. This program promotes yoga amongst special and underserved groups, such asadvertisementSenior citizensDiabetic patientsPregnant womenIndividuals recovering from drug addictionYoga Samavesh aims to ensure that no one is left behind and encourages adopting yoga for therapeutic and preventive health care.FLAGSHIP EVENT: YOGA SANGAM – A PAN-INDIA YOGA WAVEThe highlight of IDY 2025 is Yoga Sangam, a monumental event scheduled for June 21, 2025. This mass yoga demonstration will occur simultaneously at 1,00,000 locations across India, making it one of the largest synchronised wellness events ever held.This initiative seeks to create a unifying wave of mindfulness, balance, and movement across the nation.
10 SIGNATURE EVENTS CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF IDYTo ensure widespread participation and thematic depth, ten signature events are being organized between June 4 and June 28, 2025:Yoga sangam – Mass yoga demonstrations across India on June 21Yoga bandhan – Community bonding through group sessionsYoga park – Temporary yoga zones in public parks for citizensYoga samavesh – Inclusive yoga for differently-abled and marginalised groupsYoga prabhava – Highlighting yoga's transformative impact through real-life storiesadvertisementYoga Connect – Corporate and institutional engagementHarit yoga – Tree plantation drives and eco-awareness linked to yoga sessionsYoga unplugged – Digital detox through mindful practicesYoga Mahakumbh – A grand conclave of global yoga mastersSamyoga – Fusion of yoga with dance, music, and arts for a youthful touchEach event contributes to the build-up of Yoga Day and reinforces the theme through action and community involvement.GLOBAL RECOGNITION AND SUPPORTThe International Day of Yoga has gained immense global traction. In his Mann Ki Baat address, PM Modi praised global efforts, such as of the 'Somos India' team in Latin America, who have been promoting yoga and Ayurveda in Spanish-speaking regions. Their work impacted over 9,000 participants last year through education and healing.
This growing global interest underlines how yoga is not just a personal health practice, but a diplomatic and cultural bridge.TIMELINE OF EVENTSStart Date: June 4, 2025Start Time: 6:30 amEnd Date: June 28, 2025End Time: 7:45 amThroughout this period, expect vibrant activities at schools, colleges, public parks, hospitals, prisons, government buildings, and even embassies abroad.advertisementYOGA: INDIA 'S GIFT TO THE WORLDWith this year's theme, India is reaffirming its position as a spiritual wellness hub, inspiring individuals to reconnect with themselves, others, and the Earth. The call to include yoga in daily routine is not just a health suggestion—it's a global invitation to align our bodies, minds, and lifestyles with a healthier, more sustainable future.International Yoga Day 2025 is more than just a celebration—it's a movement. With the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health,' it reminds us that wellness is universal, and the path to it lies in unity, balance, and breath.
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