By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Jun 20, 2025
Celebrate the power of yoga — a gift from India to the world — promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
June 21 was picked for International Yoga Day as it is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' — focusing on harmony between humans, nature, and overall wellness.
Proposed by PM Narendra Modi in 2014 at the UN General Assembly, it was adopted by 177 nations and first celebrated on June 21, 2015.
Originating in India over 5,000 years ago, yoga blends physical, mental, and spiritual practices to achieve holistic well-being.
"Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition… a path to discover oneness with the self, the world, and nature."
Yoga reduces stress, improves immunity, boosts mental clarity, and fosters inner peace — essential in our fast-paced lives.
From Times Square to the Eiffel Tower to icy Himalayan heights, mass yoga sessions are held globally, promoting unity and cultural connection.
This year, PM Modi will lead 3–5 lakh people in a grand yoga event spanning 26 km from RK Beach to Bhogapuram.
Whether alone or in a crowd, just breathe, stretch, and reconnect — yoga is your journey to balance.