International Yoga Day 2025 is the 11th edition of an annual celebration that recognises the power of an ancient Indian practice and promotes the immense benefits it holds for our holistic well-being. Celebrated on June 21, the day serves as an international platform that transcends national and cultural boundaries to raise public awareness about the countless physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of Yoga.The global theme for this year’s International Yoga Day is “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, which aligns the psychophysical discipline with sustainability and the collective well-being of humanity. On the occasion of Internationa Yoga Day 2025, let’s take a look at some of the events that you can participate in to celebrate the power of Yoga.1. Yoga Sangam: The flagship event of this year’s International Yoga Day involves planned mass yoga sessions that will be held simultaneously at more than one lakh locations across India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the main session from Visakhapatnam. Yoga Sangam is open to all and you should be able to find a location hosting the sessions under it in your locality. You can register yourself for the event here yoga-sangam.
Also read | International Yoga Day 2025: Why and when you should start yoga; here are 10 benefits2. Tourist Destinations: Yoga sessions will be organised at 100 iconic “tourist-based” destinations and 50 other cultural sites across India by the Union Ministry of Culture on June 21 to mark IDY 2025, the ministry said. Some UNESCO World Heritage sites are among the venues that will host these events; these include Charaideo Maidam (Assam), Hampi and Pattadakal (Karnataka), Rani Ki Vav & Dholavira (Gujarat), Khajuraho Group of Monuments and Sanchi Stupa (Madhya Pradesh), and the Konark Sun Temple (Odisha).3. Indian Council Of Cultural Relations: Indian-origin individuals residing abroad can celebrate IDY 2025 by participating in events planned by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, the cultural wing of India’s Ministry of External Affairs. As per an official statement cited by news agency PTI, ICCR is set to hold as many as 2,000 events at 1,300 locations spread across 191 countries. Check official sources to locate the nearest venue for the events.4. Yoga Parks: As part of this initiative, the public parks in rural Panchayats and urban municipalities are transformed into yoga zones where trained instructors will lead sessions for people. They will also have informative displays to facilitate self-guided practice.Also read | International Yoga Day 2025: Why Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21; check theme and significance5. Yoga Samavesh: Since the health requirements of different sections of the population are different, this initiative has special yoga modules for children, adolescents, pregnant women, senior citizens, and individuals with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and mental health issues.6. Yoga Prabhav: This research-driven step assesses the ten-year journey that started in 2014. Earlier, on June 14, the findings were unveiled during Yoga Connect, a global summit, which brought together leading yoga experts from across the world.7. Yoga Unplugged: With a vast majority of the Indian population still under or near 30 years of age, it’s important to make this practice popular among them. Yoga Unplugged blends traditional practice with modern formats. As part of this initiative, youth festivals, workshops, and social media campaigns are organised to spark interest in yoga.
