HM Shah leads International Yoga Day celebrations in Ahmedabad
He was joined by Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, MLA Amit Thaker, and senior BJP officials as hundreds of citizens gathered to celebrate the day with collective yoga practice.
Addressing the significance of the occasion, HM Shah shared a message on social media platform X, stating, 'Yoga has been an integral part of the Indian tradition of a healthy and fit lifestyle for centuries. Regular practice of yoga makes the body, mind and thoughts free from disorders and transmits positive energy. Under the leadership of Modi ji, India's invaluable heritage 'Yoga' has been adopted by the entire world. On the occasion of 'International Day of Yoga', I give everyone my best wishes and appeal to make yoga a part of daily life.'
The yoga session in Ahmedabad was one of thousands organised across the country as part of the larger 'Yoga Sangam' initiative, launched by the Ministry of Ayush.
The initiative aims to promote widespread participation and awareness of yoga's holistic health benefits by holding synchronised sessions nationwide.
Meanwhile, marking the 11th International Day of Yoga, members of the Indian diaspora and local communities across the world came together in large numbers to celebrate the ancient Indian practice that continues to unite people across cultures and borders.
Earlier, on Friday, Several countries across the globe organised Yoga sessions, marking the one-day countdown to the 11th International Day of Yoga. The Embassy of India in Nepal, in association with Lumbini Development Trust, organised a large-scale Yoga demonstration at Lumbini – the revered birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ambassador of India to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, highlighted that Yoga, an ancient practice with its origins in India, has grown into a global movement, particularly following the United Nations' declaration of June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014.
In Thailand, students of St. Andrews International School engaged in a yoga session highlighting the spirit of Yoga for 'One Earth, One Health'.
'Reflecting the spirit of Yoga for One Earth One Health, students of St. Andrews International School, Thailand, participated in an energizing yoga session organised by Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Bangkok,' Indian Embassy in Bangkok posted on X.
In Austria, the celebration of IDY by the Indian Embassy in Vienna in partnership with Stadt Wien was featured prominently by ORF, Austria's national broadcasting service in its morning show 'Guten Morgen Österreich'.
In Saudi Arabia, students from International Indian Schools in Taif and Jubail cities participated in a Yoga session embodying harmony, wellness, and togetherness.
Now in its 11th year, International Yoga Day has evolved into a global phenomenon. The day is observed across continents and cultures, and India continues to play a pivotal role in promoting mindfulness, discipline, and sustainable living through the practice of yoga.
The 2025 theme, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health,' has further emphasised the connection between personal well-being and planetary health, aligning with India's broader vision of global harmony through traditional wisdom.
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