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International Yoga Day 2025: Know history, significance, theme and more
As we approach this year's celebrations, here's a complete guide to the significance, theme, and history of International Yoga Day 2025.
International Yoga Day 2025: Theme
This year, the theme is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', emphasising yoga's role in promoting harmony between humans, nature, and overall wellness. The year 2025 is particularly special as it marks the 11th anniversary of this global celebration.
The 2025 edition will feature 10 signature events, with the headline event being 'Yoga Sangam,' a mass yoga demonstration at 1,00,000 locations across India. The other featured events include:
Yoga Bandhan
Yoga Park
Yoga Samavesh
Yoga Prabhava
Yoga Connect
Harit Yoga
Yoga Unplugged
Yoga Mahakumbh
Samyoga
Why is International Yoga Day celebrated on June 21?
June 21 was chosen for its universal and symbolic significance—it's the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This day represents balance, energy, and renewal—values deeply embedded in yogic philosophy.
The initiative for International Yoga Day was proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2014. On December 11, 2014, the UN officially declared June 21 as International Day of Yoga.
In his address to the UNGA, PM Modi said, 'Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. It embodies the unity of mind and body, thought and action… a holistic approach to health and well-being. Yoga is not just exercise, but a path to discover oneness with the self, the world, and nature.'
Yoga Day Date:
Every year on June 21, people across the world celebrate International Yoga Day to recognise its benefits in daily life.
First International Yoga Day
The inaugural celebration on June 21, 2015, held in New Delhi, set two Guinness World Records:
The largest yoga session in history, with 35,985 participants
The most nationalities participating in a single yoga session—84 countries
Since then, International Yoga Day has become a powerful platform to raise awareness about yoga's global relevance and benefits.
International Yoga Day 2025 is more than a celebration; it's a reminder of the enduring power of ancient wisdom in modern life. With its theme, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health,' this year's observance invites the world to embrace yoga not just as a practice, but as a lifestyle.
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just getting started, June 21 is the perfect day to roll out your mat, take a deep breath, and reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the world.
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