International Yoga Day 2025 “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”
June 21st, 2025 marks the 11th International Yoga Day. Celebrated worldwide, International Yoga Day raises awareness about the benefits of yoga and encourages people to incorporate it into their daily lives for better physical and mental well-being.
International Yoga Day 2025
“Yoga for One Earth, One Health”
June 21st 2025 marks the 11th International Day of Yoga, a global celebration uniting millions through mindful movement, it is an invitation to reconnect with ourselves through an ancient wisdom of Yoga. Whether you’re 7 or 77, yoga supports your body, mind, and the planet we all share. Yoga fosters mindfullness, accessibility and brings balance to everyday life.
What is International Yoga Day?
June 21st marks International Yoga Day, first proposed by PM Narendra Modi at the UN in 2014 and the UN General Assembly adopted it with 177 countries supporting it. It was first celebrated on June 21, 2015.
International Yoga Day promotes the ancient practice of yoga, which began over 5,000 years ago in India. The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.
Why is International Yoga Day celebrated on 21st June?
June 21st is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, known as the Summer Solstice. The Sun represents light, energy, and inner awareness, making this day the perfect time to celebrate yoga a practice rooted in balance and harmony. It symbolizes how yoga can lead to a longer, healthier, and happier life.
What is the theme for 2025?
“Yoga for One Earth, One Health” is the theme for 2025. It highlights how personal well-being and environmental health go hand in hand. Yoga strengthens our mind, body and health which helps us to nurture the mother earth. Yoga echoes the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which means the world is one family.
Bookosmia Kids on Their Yoga Experiences
1. “Yoga – Inhale the future, exhale the past”
An essay by 13-year-old Diya from Kolkata, sharing how daily pranayama and meditation helped her family stay calm and focused every morning.
Yoga-Inhale the future, exhale the past |Blog by 13 year old from Kolkata
2. “Magic called Yoga”
A delightful 8-year-old Anika’s story about Rahul, who learns that yoga and healthy food not fairy magic is the true key to fitness. Read the story here
3. “Good health from head to toe”
A short poem by Vachi (11, Delhi) celebrating flexibility and bright beginnings, perfect for International Yoga Day.
Quick Facts for Kids
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First Yoga Day 2015, set Guinness world records with 35,985 participants performing asanas and 84 nationalities being part of it at International Yoga Day event at Rajpath.
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Meaning of “yoga”: From Sanskrit yuj, meaning “to yoke” or “to unite”
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Why June 21: Chosen to align with the Summer Solstice for its symbolic light and renewal.
This Yoga Day, let’s take a break from screens and stress. Let’s roll out our mats, stretch our bodies, and smile with every breath. Whether it’s a short session at home, a fun group activity at school, or just practicing your favorite pose with a friend every little effort counts.
Yoga makes us stronger, happier, and more peaceful. Let’s grow up healthy, inside and out one yoga pose at a time!
Happy International Yoga Day to all.
To learn more about International Yoga Day
Government of India Press Information Bureau
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Day_of_Yoga
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