International Yoga Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, and Global Significance Explained
Celebrate International Yoga Day 2025 on June 21. Discover this year’s theme, the history behind the event, and why yoga continues to inspire health and unity worldwide
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International Yoga Day 2025 will be celebrated on June 21, continuing a tradition that began over a decade ago. Recognized by the United Nations, this day promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga.
The day is observed annually on June 21, coinciding with the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The theme for 2025 is “Yoga for Self and Society”, reflecting how personal wellness contributes to collective well-being.
International Yoga Day was first proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. The resolution was adopted by the UN with a record 177 nations supporting it, highlighting yoga’s universal appeal.
The first celebration took place on June 21, 2015, with mass yoga events across the globe, including a major session at Rajpath, New Delhi, led by PM Modi.
Yoga, with roots in ancient India, is now a global phenomenon. International Yoga Day aims to:
Encourage healthier lifestyles.
Promote mental well-being.
Unite people across cultures through shared practice.
From schools and offices to parks and embassies, millions participate in yoga sessions on this day. The event fosters unity, health awareness, and cultural exchange.
In a fast-paced world, yoga offers a grounding practice that fosters inner peace and physical health. International Yoga Day is more than symbolic—it's a reminder of the power of balance, breath, and body in modern life.
