PURPOSE: The International Day of Yoga is obseved every year on 21 june, The aim of the day is to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. A new normal requires new habits and some creative thinking about your psychological well-being. Now that many of us are forced to work remotely full-time, need to take care of young and old family members during working hours, are feeling stuck or isolated, are separated from loved ones, and have reduced options for regular physical exercise and social activities, we must think differently and creatively about ways to keep healthy in mind and body.
FORUM: "Yoga for One earth, One Health." International Day of Yoga 2025. Yoga as a transformative practice, represents the harmony of mind and body, the balance between thought and action, and the unity of restraint and fulfillment. It integrates the body, mind, spirit, and soul, offering a holistic approach to health and well-being that brings peace to our hectic lives. Its power to transform is what we celebrate on this special day. Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #Yoga, #21June, #Yoga4theword, #onefamily #YogaDay .
On June 20th at the North Lawn Area of the UNHQ, the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in collaboration with the UN Secretariat is organizing the 11th International Day of Yoga.This global celebration fosters unity and harmony, transcends borders and cultures, and brings us closer to a world of peace and well-being. In 2023, the International Day of Yoga celebration at the United Nations Headquarters created a Guinness World Record for the participation of yoga enthusiasts of most nationalities. In keeping with this spirit. To participate to the International Day of Yoga 2025 observance Register to participate or Watch the livestream!
In India, Internationally renowned as the ‘go-to’ place for learning yoga, the main iDY2025 event is set to be a huge exercise, if you want to participate explore the calendar.
STATEMENTS: Read the Statement by the U.N. Secretary-General on International Day of Yoga 2025; June 21st and the PM Modi's message on 11th International Yoga Day.
PODCASTS: On this important day, let us be inspired by this timeless practice and its values. Listen to the audio-podcasts!
CAMPAIGN MATERIALS: Participate to the 10th International Day of Yoga celebration under the theme "Yoga for Self and Society". Get the communications materials!
WHY WE CELEBRATE THE DAY?
With roots in India, yoga is now practiced worldwide, giving people of all faiths and walks of life the tools and practices they need to enhance and balance their physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing. For hundreds of millions of people worldwide, yoga has also been an essential lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing an important means of coping with the challenges of social isolation and stress.
ACTIONS
“Yoga for Unity and Well-being” is an initiative of leading Yoga Institutions and schools who have come together to present the best that Yoga has to offer, with a message of unity and harmony
PARTNERS
This program is being organized under the auspices of Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India and in collaboration with United Nations Information Centre and partners.