New Delhi: The International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21, all over the world, every year. The theme for 2025 is “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, which reiterates the relationship between personal health and balance with the planet. The United Nations General Assembly officially declared June 21 as National Yoga Day in 2014 after a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A total of 195 countries participated in the Yoga Day.
Have a look at how people around the world are celebrating the International Yoga Day.
A group of people practising yoga in the beautiful meadows of Kashmir. The year 2025 marks the 11th anniversary of International Yoga Day, featuring huge celebrations, with numerous events all over the Indian subcontinent.
People in Delhi practising yoga at Kartavya Path. The Delhi Municipal Corporation conducted yoga sessions at eight major venues around Lutyens Delhi, on June 21, in the International Yoga Day. Apart from Kartavya path, the other significant locations include Lodhi Garden, Talkotara Garden and so on.
Several people across China spread their yoga mats and participated in events on Saturday to mark the International Day of Yoga. In Beijing, Indian Ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat took part in an event at the old Indian Embassy complex along with other diplomats. The event was approximately two-hour-long, involving a yoga competition, was attended by hundreds of Chinese yoga enthusiasts.
People in Colombia pose for different yoga styles on International Yoga Day. Numerous yoga events will be hosted in Columbia Station, ranging from seminars that explain how important it is to do yoga at this point or they could be some yoga classes in Columbia Station that would be designed according to the type of audience and age groups.
Nearly 1,000 yoga enthusiasts from across Sri Lanka gathered at Independence Square in Colombo on June 21, 2025, to mark International Yoga Day with a mass yoga and meditation session. The event, organized by the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, aimed to promote the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga.
International Day of Yoga celebrated vibrantly in Yangon On June 21, 2025, the Embassy of India in Myanmar hosted the 11th International Day of Yoga at Thuwunna National Indoor Stadium in Yangon, marking the occasion with energy and unity.
International Day of Yoga is celebrated on the shores of the beautiful Orchid Lake, Skopje, and Strumica cities in North Macedonia. People celebrated the event honoring the timeless tradition that nurtures balance between body, mind, and spirit.
On the occasion of the International Day Of Yoga, the Consulate General of India in Johannesburg, South Africa, hosted a grand celebration that brought together over 5,000 Yoga enthusiasts. The event showcased the universal appeal and unifying power of Yoga. Of course, Isha volunteers were also present at the venue.
People in Vietnam celebrate International Yoga Day, 2025. It was the culmination of the celebrations to commemorate 10 years of IDY. In Thailand, this milestone has been marked by more than 30 yoga events held in different parts of the country over the past 100 days.
International Yoga Day 2025 is not just 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 adapt it 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.
