Yoga brings unity among mind, brain and body: Union Home Minister Amit Shah celebrates 11th IYD in Ahmedabad

ANI June 21, 2025 285 views

Union Home Minister Amit Shah participated in the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Ahmedabad, emphasizing yoga's unifying power. Gujarat set a Guinness World Record with 2,121 participants holding the cobra pose for over two minutes. PM Modi led the main national event in Visakhapatnam, reinforcing India's global yoga leadership. The event showcased India's cultural heritage and growing global influence in wellness practices.

"Yoga brings unity among mind, body and brain" – Amit Shah
Ahmedabad, June 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah participated in the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Key Points

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Amit Shah highlights yoga's global impact

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Gujarat sets Guinness Record with 2121 cobra poses

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PM Modi leads main event in Visakhapatnam

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Yoga Day gains worldwide participation

Taking to 'X', the Union Home Minister extended his wishes on the International Yoga Day and said that yoga brings unity among the mind, body and brain.

Amit Shah stated that in today's world, yoga is becoming a part of the daily routine of people across the world.

"'Yoga', which brings unity among mind, body and brain, has today become a part of the daily routine of people all over the world. On the occasion of 'International Yoga Day', performed yoga with the residents in Ahmedabad", Amit Shah's 'X' post.

Meanwhile, 2121 participants held the cobra pose for two minutes and nine seconds while performing yoga in Gujarat's Vadnagar on Saturday and achieved the Guinness World Record.

According to Richard Stunning, official adjudicator at Guinness World Records, a record with a title for the most people performing the cobra pose in yoga began on Saturday. The minimum number of participants for the record was 250; they had to hold the Yoga Cobra pose for at least a minute.

A total of 2184 participants breached the one-minute timeline; they ended up holding the cobra pose for two minutes and nine seconds. The Guinness World Records discounted 64 participants, after which 2121 participants held the cobra pose for two minutes and nine seconds to clinch the Guinness World Record.

"The Guinness World Records title that starts today is the most people performing the cobra pose in yoga, simultaneously. We set a guideline that everyone had to do it for at least a minute each, and we set a minimum target of 250 participants. Today, they did it for more than a minute, they did it for two minutes and nine seconds, and the total was 2185. We had to discount 64 participants. So the confirmed title is 2121 participants. Given we set a minimum of 250, this is smashing the Guinness World Record. Congratulations to everyone involved, and it's a fantastic achievement", Richard Stunning told ANI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the main national event on the 11th International Yoga Day from Visakhapatnam.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Proud to see India leading the global yoga movement! The Guinness record achievement shows how deeply yoga is embedded in our culture. More power to initiatives that showcase our ancient wisdom to the world 🙏
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Priya M.
While I appreciate Yoga Day celebrations, I wish there was more focus on making yoga accessible to rural areas. Many villages still lack basic awareness about its health benefits. Hope next year's events reach grassroots levels too.
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Arjun S.
The cobra pose record is impressive! But let's not forget yoga is about inner peace, not just breaking records. Hope people continue daily practice beyond June 21st. My grandfather's blood pressure normalized after 6 months of regular yoga - the real benefits come with consistency.
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Neha T.
Yoga has truly become India's soft power! 🇮🇳 From schools to corporate offices, everyone's embracing it. Though I wonder if we're commercializing it too much - saw yoga mats being sold for ₹5000 near the event venue. The essence was always simplicity.
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Vikram J.
Great initiative but execution could be better. My society organized yoga session but only 20-30 people came. Need more awareness campaigns throughout the year, not just one day hype. Maybe tie up with local doctors to prescribe yoga for common ailments?
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Sunita R.
As a school teacher, I've seen how yoga improves children's concentration. We've made it compulsory before exams and results have improved! Hope the government includes more yoga teachers in the education system. The new generation needs this balance in their digital lives.

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