Archive · 17 Jun 2025
International Yoga Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, and Significance
International Yoga Day happens every year on June 21st to celebrate yoga.
It started in 2015, and this year is the 11th celebration.
The theme for 2025 is "Yoga for One Earth, One Health", which means using yoga to help people and the planet be healthy.
It was India's Prime Minister who first suggested having this special day at the United Nations in 2014.
Yoga is an ancient practice from India and it helps your body and mind stay strong.
International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on June 21st.
The first International Yoga Day was observed on June 21, 2015.
The theme for International Yoga Day 2025 is "Yoga for One Earth, One Health."
The initiative for International Yoga Day was proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014.
The day aims to promote yoga's benefits for health and well-being globally.
- Who
- Individuals globally, with support from the United Nations.
- What
- International Yoga Day is a day to celebrate and promote yoga.
- When
- June 21st annually; the 11th anniversary is in 2025.
- Where
- Worldwide
- Why
- To raise awareness about yoga's benefits for health and well-being.
- Event
- International Yoga Day
- Date
- June 21st
- Year of first observance
- 2015
- Theme
- "Yoga for One Earth, One Health"
- Initiator
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Sources
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