Indian Embassy in Baku organises special yoga session ahead of International Day of Yoga 2026
Baku, June 15
The Embassy of India in Baku on Monday organised a special yoga session at India House in the lead up to the forthcoming International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations.
The event brought together a distinguished gathering that included a Member of Parliament of Azerbaijan, ambassadors, diplomats, prominent people from various fields, yoga enthusiasts from Azerbaijan and representatives of Indian diaspora associations.
The session was led by renowned Azerbaijani yoga practitioner Irada Aliyeva. and featured a balanced sequence of yoga asanas, including Suryanamaskar, along with pranayama (breathing exercises) and dhyana (meditation).
Addressing the participants, Ambassador Abhay Kumar expressed his gratitude to the esteemed guests for their presence and support. He highlighted the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga and encouraged everyone to make it a part of their daily routine.
The ambassador noted that since the United Nations proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga, the ancient practice has witnessed remarkable growth in popularity across the world.
He also extended a warm invitation to all attendees to participate in the grand International Day of Yoga celebrations scheduled for 21 June 2026.
The event was further enriched by live cultural performances by talented Azerbaijani artists and concluded with a delightful spread of Indian cuisine.
The special yoga session reflects the Embassy's ongoing commitment to promoting holistic wellness and strengthening people-to-people ties between India and Azerbaijan through the timeless tradition of yoga.
The International Day of Yoga has been observed annually on June 21 since 2015.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative but I wonder if the embassy could have involved more local Azerbaijani schools or underprivileged communities. Yoga is for everyone, not just diplomats and MPs. Still, it's a step in the right direction.
As a yoga practitioner from the US, I find it inspiring to see India's embassies around the world spreading this practice. The UN declaration in 2015 was a watershed moment. Would love to see more cross-cultural exchanges like this, maybe with some Azerbaijani folk dance incorporated into the sessions next time 🌍
Wah! A local Azerbaijani yoga teacher leading the session - kudos to our embassy for that. It shows respect and builds trust. Yoga is truly universal now. The spread from the Himalayas to Baku is a beautiful journey. 🙏
Excellent coverage! But why is the International Day of Yoga 2026 being promoted nearly two years in advance? The article says 21 June 2026. Seems like a typo or overly forward planning. Regardless, the event itself sounds wonderful - yoga, culture, food... perfect formula for people-to-people connect.
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