Shilpa Shetty participate in International Yoga Day celebrations 2026
Chandigarh, June 21
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra participated in the 12th annual International Day of Yoga celebrations in Gurugram on Sunday.
Fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra participated in the yoga session in front of a huge crowd in Gurugram. The attendees were seen following the duo as they performed different aasans throughout the session.
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.
Earlier, the actress lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in promoting yoga across India and the world. Known for her commitment to fitness, Shilpa highlighted yoga's Indian roots and expressed pride in seeing the discipline gain global recognition.
"I feel very proud that yoga belongs to India and that people in the West are adopting it," the 'Dhadkan' star told ANI. She also credited Prime Minister Modi for bringing yoga to the forefront of public discourse and encouraging wider participation through initiatives such as the Fit India Movement.
Shilpa said, "Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided that he will give importance to yoga. The recognition that yoga has received in today's times, it is because of him. I would like to thank him for this."
Calling International Yoga Day a significant occasion, she encouraged people to incorporate yoga into their daily routines rather than treating it as a one-day activity.
"I feel that this is a wonderful day to make the decision that you should adopt yoga in your life and make it a lifestyle," she added.
Voicing support for the PM Modi's Fit India Movement, Shilpa said that citizens must collectively work towards realising its vision of a healthier nation. "The movement of Fit India that he started, that dream, we have to make it come true," she said.
A long-time advocate of healthy living, Shetty has consistently promoted yoga through her fitness initiatives and social media platforms, often highlighting its benefits for physical health, mental well-being, and emotional balance.
"I want as many people as possible to adopt yoga. Not only as science and exercise, but as a lifestyle. I think I have made it that. I just feel that one can understand the benefits of yoga once they start doing it. More than physical fitness, I give more importance to mental fitness. So yoga just keeps you so balanced and so focused. And you will feel very positive as well when you take up yoga," the actor shared.
The theme of International Day of Yoga 2026, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing", highlights the role of Yoga in promoting physical health, mental well-being, emotional resilience and active ageing, thereby contributing to an improved quality of life.
The theme is particularly relevant in an era of increasing life expectancy and growing emphasis on healthy, active and dignified ageing.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see yoga getting this much attention. But honestly, I wish we'd focus more on making yoga accessible in rural areas and government schools instead of just having big celebrity events in cities. Our village elders have been doing yoga since forever without any fanfare. Still, Shilpa's dedication is commendable - she practices what she preaches! 🧘
Shilpa Shetty is the perfect ambassador for yoga - she's fit, disciplined, and genuinely passionate about it. Her point about making yoga a lifestyle rather than just a one-day event is spot on. 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' is such a relevant theme for India where our elderly population is growing. Kudos to her and PM Modi for this initiative!
Honestly, I find it a bit过度 (over the top) how every event has to credit PM Modi. Yoga is a 5,000-year-old Indian tradition - it existed long before anyone. But yes, Shilpa's commitment to fitness is genuine. She's been doing yoga for decades, not just for PR. The mental fitness aspect she mentioned is something our stressed generation really needs.
So proud to see Shilpa representing India on the global yoga stage! Her words about feeling proud that yoga belongs to India really resonate. I started yoga during COVID and it transformed my life - improved my back pain and gave me mental clarity. The theme of healthy ageing is perfect for my parents who now practice yoga daily. Truly a gift from our rishis! 🌸
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