International Yoga Day 2025: Theme, Significance Of June 21, Impact & History | All You Need To Know

The International Day of Yoga is observed on June 21 every year since 2015 which highlights the ancient Indian tradition for boosting physical and mental well-being. This year the theme of International Yoga Day is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' which is aimed at aligning yoga with sustainability and global well-being.

The word "Yoga" has been derived from the Sanskrit root 바카라�yuj바카라� which means "to join" or "to unite", in order to symbolise the unity of 'mind and body'; 'thought and action' as well as harmony between 'human and nature'.

The national event of International Yoga Day 2025 will be led by the Prime Minister at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Theme Of International Yoga Day 2025

According to Press Bureau of Information in India, the theme for the 11^th International Day of Yoga is 바카라�Yoga for One Earth, One Health.바카라�

In a statement they said that the theme echoes 'a vital truth' about the interconnectedness of health, sustainability, and the environment and it also aligns with India's 바카라�One Earth, One Family, One Future바카라� vision which was highlighted during its G20 summit last year.

Who Started International Yoga Day?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had introduced the proposal for establishing the International Day of Yoga in his address during the opening of the 69^th session of the General Assembly on September 27, 2014 and was endorsed by a record 175 member states.

Recognizing its universal appeal, on December 11, 2014, the United Nations proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.

Under the Ministry of AYUSH, this day has been observed every year since its first edition in 2015 in India and globally with the support from state governments, Indian missions abroad and UN agencies.

Why Is International Yoga Day On June 21?

The date of June 21 was chosen for International Yoga Day because it is the Summer Solstice, which is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

This day also represents a symbolic harmony between nature and human wellness and is important in many cultures, as per reports.

Imapct Of International Yoga Day

According to PIB, the participation of people across the globe has increased over the years.

As per the data revealed, at least 9.59 crore individuals participated in 2018 which went up to 24.53 crore people in 2024.

The celebration over the time has become global wellness movement and also united several countries together.

International Yoga Day 2025 - Event Date & Time

According to PIB, International Yoga Day 2025 will feature ten Signature Events in order to promote yoga.

The main event is named as Yoga Sangam, where people will orchestrate a synchronised mass yoga demonstration based on the Common Yoga Protocol at over 1 lakh locations across India on June 21, 2025, from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM.

The national event will be led by the Prime Minister at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Other events include:

Yoga Bandhan - is an international exchange program that promotes the practice of yoga through collaboration with partner countries.

Yoga Park - to upgrade existing parks in various Panchayats (Rural) and Municipalities (Urban) into Yoga Parks with the help of the local authorities. 

Yoga Samavesh - is a program rooted in the principles of inclusivity and accessibility. It will focus on addressing the unique needs of select groups with special needs.

Yoga Prabhava - is a rigorous research exercise that has systematically assessed the decadal impact of IDY from multiple perspectives. 

Yoga Connect - a Global Yoga Summit conducted in hybrid format on June 14, 2025, which saw participation from some of the most reputed figures of yoga from around the world. 

Harit Yoga - seeks to use the medium of yoga to propagate the message of the conservation of the environment.

Yoga Unplugged - is designed to encourage young people to incorporate yoga into their daily lives, promoting mindfulness, health, and overall well-being. 

Yoga Maha Kumbh - aims at presenting yoga in a festive mode for the common person in 10 different cities. 

Samyoga - covers discussions and experience-sharing regarding the adoption of yoga in conventional medicine as well as in systems like Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy, Naturopathy and Sowa Rigpa.