Every year on 21 June, the world comes together to honor International Yoga Day, a global tribute to ancient practice that establishes the body, mind and soul. Through the world, community workshops, group sessions and awareness campaigns come together to highlight the benefits of yoga. It is a day that is dedicated to embracing welfare and motivating people to make Yoga a part of their daily life for a healthy and happy future.
International Yoga Day 2025
On 21 June, people from all over the world will celebrate the 11th international day of yoga. This particular day promotes the benefits of yoga for both body and brain and encourages a healthy way of life. People from many countries will join together for group yoga sessions, workshops and events to raise awareness about yoga. International Yoga Day, also known as World Yoga Day, is a day when people come together to do yoga as a group in Yoga Studio or Community Places.
History of International Yoga Day 2025
The International Day of Yoga is celebrated every year on 21 June to spread awareness about the benefits of yoga for both body and mind. It was launched in 2014 when India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested the idea during a speech at the United Nations. The proposal received strong support, in which 177 countries supported it, and the first Yoga Day was celebrated on 21 June 2015.
The date was chosen as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and many cultures have special meanings. Since then, people from all over the world participate in yoga sessions and events on this day. To mark the occasion, India issued ₹ 10 coins in 2015, and the United Nations released special tickets showing different yoga in 2017.
Theme of International Yoga Day 2025
Topic for International Yoga Day 2025, “Yoga for one earth, one health,“The deep relationship between human welfare and environmental health has been highlighted. It emphasizes how yoga not only benefits individuals by promoting physical fitness, mental clarity and emotional balance, but also encourages durable life and environmental consciousness. This year’s function will include large yoga performances, workshops, and awareness programs that will include personal health.
Importance of International Yoga Day 2025
Yoga is more than only physical exercise. It is a holistic practice that strengthens the body, calms the mind, and uplift the soul. Celebrated on International Yoga Day, this ancient discipline reminds us of the importance of internal balance and overall welfare in our daily life.
Major benefits of yoga:
- Improves flexibility and body strength
- Increases overall physical health
- Increases confidence and mental clarity
- Reduces stress, anxiety and fear
- Emotional stability and self-awareness promotes
- Supports toxic and weight management
- Brain improves and improves concentration
- Encourages a positive and mindless approach on life
- Helps manage everyday challenges with a cool and centered mind
- Makes harmony between body, mind and soul
