Yoga celebration bridges cultural ties between Malaysia and India
06 Jul 2025 12:01pm
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Datuk Dr Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, and Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, B.N. Reddy, join participants at the 11th International Day of Yoga 2025 programme held in the vicinity of the Batu Caves Temple. - Bernama photo
KUALA LUMPUR - Yoga continues to serve as a powerful bridge for Malaysia-India cultural ties and youth engagement, as more than 1,200 participants joined the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 celebration at the iconic Batu Caves here recently.
Jointly organised by the High Commission of India here and the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre (NSCBICC), in collaboration with several Malaysian partner organisations, the event was held under the global theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' Secretary-General of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Datuk Dr Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, listens to the speech by Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, B.N. Reddy, during the 11th International Day of Yoga 2025 programme held in the vicinity of the Batu Caves Temple. - Bernama photo
Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, B.N. Reddy, said the message of unity and inner balance through yoga is increasingly resonating with Malaysians of all ages.
"There is growing popularity of yoga in Malaysia across the age groups and its wider integration into wellness, physical as well as mental health programmes,' he said in a statement issued by the Indian High Commission here.
The event was also attended by the Ministry of Youth and Sports secretary-general, Datuk Ts Dr K. Nagulendran, who joined as the chief guest.
A 40-minute yoga session, based on the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), was led by trained instructors, with the demonstration of yoga asanas (postures) being well received by the participants.
IDY is celebrated annually on June 21 following its declaration by the United Nations in 2014, recognising yoga's universal appeal and benefits for physical and mental well-being.
This year marks the 11th edition of the celebration, rooted in the ancient Indian practice that continues to gain worldwide popularity.
Meanwhile on a separate event, the Sakthi School of Yoga entered the Malaysia Book of Records after gathering 5,368 participants during its IDY event held at MAEPS, Serdang recently. - BERNAMA
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