"Encouraging to see Yoga bringing together people from all walks of life": PM Modi on 12th International Day of Yoga
New Delhi, June 21
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it was encouraging to see Yoga unite people from all walks of life across the world as the 12th International Day of Yoga was observed globally.
He expressed gratitude to people globally for making the event a truly worldwide celebration and hoped that more people would include Yoga in their daily lives for better health and wellness.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "A memorable Yoga Day across the world! Gratitude to people around the world for making International Day of Yoga 2026 a truly global celebration."
"It is encouraging to see Yoga bringing together people from all walks of life, across nations, in the shared pursuit of wellness and good health. May this day inspire more people to make Yoga a part of their daily lives in the times to come," the post read.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi led the national observance of the 12th International Day of Yoga at the Red Road in Kolkata, joining the participants in celebrating the global event centred on wellness and healthy living.
The 12th edition of the International Day of Yoga is being observed across the country and around the world on Sunday under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', highlighting the role of yoga in promoting healthy and active living across all stages of life.
This year's theme, 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', reflects the growing global emphasis on healthy and active living across the lifespan. As populations age and non-communicable diseases and lifestyle-related health concerns rise globally, the emphasis is shifting from simply adding years to life to enhancing health span, quality of life and overall well-being.
Marking the occasion, renowned international sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo created a special sand animation at his studio in Odisha's Puri to celebrate International Day of Yoga 2026. The artwork, completed in approximately 30 minutes, highlighted this year's theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing."
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who started yoga just last year, I can confidently say it's transformed my health. This year's theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' is particularly relevant for our aging parents. Great to see global participation. 🙏
Kudos to PM Modi for this initiative. I've been practicing yoga for 15 years and it's wonderful to see it go global. But we should also focus on making yoga accessible in rural India. Many villages still lack basic facilities. Let's take yoga to every doorstep! 🇮🇳
Beautiful initiative! Yoga truly unites people across borders. The sand art by Manas Kumar Sahoo in Puri is a creative way to spread the message. Wish we had more such events worldwide. 🌍
एक बात तो माननी पड़ेगी मोदी जी को, उन्होंने योग को दुनिया के हर कोने में पहुंचा दिया। लेकिन स्वास्थ्य के लिए जितना जरूरी योग है, उतना ही जरूरी है नियमित जांच और संतुलित खानपान। उम्मीद है सरकार स्वास्थ्य के अन्य पहलुओं पर भी ध्यान देगी।
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