Delhi, April 3
\nWith just 79 days to go for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, the Indian Yoga Association (IYA) has volunteered to play an active role in the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga . IYA representatives led by Secretary General Subodh Tiwari met senior officers from the Ministry of Ayush to discuss their plan of activities.<\/p>\n
Representatives from 27 state chapters of the IYA actively participated in the discussions, showcasing their dedication and enthusiasm for the mega International Day of Yoga 2025.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Ayush thanked the IYA for their proactive approach and advance planning for IDY 2025. This collaboration is expected to enhance the celebration and promote the benefits of yoga on a global scale.<\/p>\n
As announced by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, theme for IDY 2025 is “Yoga for One Earth One Health,”. The Prime Minister has also appealed to everyone to include Yoga into their routine and take pride in the country\u2019s traditional wisdom for overall well being. IYA expressed its commitment to spread this theme through their number of institutions.<\/p>\n
The IYA members stated that many of them have already chalked out specific plan to carry out activities related to the 10 unique signature events that have been identified to mark the 10th anniversary of International Day of Yoga 2025.<\/p>\n
These 10 signature events are<\/p>\n
Yoga Sangam \u2013 A synchronised Yoga demonstration at 1,00,000 locations, aiming for a world record.
\nYoga Bandhan \u2013 Global partnerships with 10 countries to host Yoga sessions at iconic landmarks.
\nYoga Parks\u2013 Development of 1,000 Yoga Parks for long-term community engagement.
\nYoga Samavesh \u2013 Yoga Samavesh is an inclusive initiative promoting accessible yoga for persons with special needs, children, seniors, and marginalized groups. It features 10 key events, each focusing on a specific yoga protocol for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, mental health, and substance abuse. Over 1,000 participants will undergo a 10-day training conducted by partner organizations.
\nYoga Prabhav \u2013 A decadal impact assessment on Yoga\u2019s role in public health.
\nYoga Connect \u2013 A Virtual Global Yoga Summit featuring renowned Yoga experts and healthcare professionals.
\nHarit Yoga \u2013 A sustainability-driven initiative combining Yoga with tree planting and clean-up drives.
\nYoga Unplugged – An event to attract young people to Yoga
\nYoga Maha Kumbh \u2013 A week-long festival across 10 locations, culminating in a central celebration led by the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister.
\nSamyoga \u2013 A 100-day initiative integrating Yoga with modern healthcare for holistic wellness.
\nIYA members will strive to ensure that their IDY 2025 activities will revolve around the above signature events.<\/p>\n
Annexure<\/p>\n
The International Day of Yoga (IDY) has become a global wellness movement, uniting millions across countries. Here\u2019s a brief look at its key milestones:<\/p>\n
IDY 2015 \u2013 New Delhi: The first IDY at Rajpath saw 35,985 participants, setting two Guinness World Records.
\nIDY 2016 \u2013 Chandigarh: 30,000+ participants gathered at Capitol Complex, including 150 Divyangjan performing Yoga Protocol for the first time. The Prime Minister emphasised Yoga\u2019s role in treating ailments like diabetes.
\nIDY 2017 \u2013 Lucknow: 51,000 participants joined at Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan, with Yoga highlighted as affordable \u2018health insurance\u2019.
\nIDY 2018 \u2013 Dehradun: 50,000+ participants at Forest Research Institute, with the theme “Yoga for Public Health”. ISRO launched BHUVAN-YOGA and Yoga Locator apps.
\nIDY 2019 \u2013 Ranchi: Focused on \u2018Yoga for Heart Care\u2019, with eco-friendly Yoga accessories benefiting Khadi artisans.
\nIDY 2020 \u2013 Virtual: Amid the pandemic, 12.06 crore people joined online. The “My Life, My Yoga” contest attracted entries from 130 countries.
\nIDY 2021 \u2013 Virtual: Themed \u201cYoga for Wellness\u201d, reaching 496.1 million people globally. Iconic celebrations occurred at Times Square, the Eiffel Tower, and Tokyo Skytree.
\nIDY 2022 \u2013 Mysuru: 15,000 participants at Mysore Palace, with a \u2018Guardian Ring\u2019 global Yoga relay and VR-powered digital exhibition.
\nIDY 2023 \u2013 Jabalpur & UN HQ, New York: With 23.44 crore participants, this IDY set two Guinness World Records, including the most significant Yoga session (1.53 lakh participants in Surat). The \u2018Ocean Ring of Yoga\u2019 covered 35,000 km.
\nIDY 2024 \u2013 Srinagar: Held at SKICC, Srinagar, with 7,000 participants braving the rain. The \u2018Yoga for Space\u2019 initiative saw ISRO scientists join in. A Guinness World Record was set in Uttar Pradesh, with 25.93 lakh people pledging to Yoga. 24.53 crore global participants marked this as a historic celebration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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