International Day of Yoga 2025: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”

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Analysis

Theme 2025 – “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”
- The theme aligns yoga with sustainability and global well-being.
- It echoes India’s vision of “One Earth, One Family, One Future” showcased during the G20 Presidency.
- It emphasises the interconnectedness of human health, environmental balance, and planetary harmony.
Background and Significance of IDY
- The United Nations General Assembly, on December 11, 2014 (Resolution 69/131), declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga (IDY).
- Proposed by India, the resolution was endorsed by 175 member states.
- The date—June 21, the Summer Solstice—symbolises harmony between nature and humanity.
- The first celebration took place in 2015, marking the beginning of a global wellness movement led by India.
Yoga as India’s Global Cultural Heritage
- “Yoga” originates from the Sanskrit root ‘yuj’, meaning to unite or join.
- It represents the union of mind and body, thought and action, and harmony between humanity and nature.
- Under the Ministry of AYUSH, India has mainstreamed yoga as a tool for preventive healthcare and mental wellness worldwide.
Impact of IDY Over the Years
- Global participation has grown significantly—from 9.59 crore participants in 2018 to 24.53 crore in 2024.
- IDY has evolved into a global movement for holistic health, transcending cultural and national boundaries.
Signature Events of IDY 2025
Ten flagship initiatives are being held to commemorate a decade of yoga’s global journey:
- Yoga Sangam:
  - The central mass yoga event featuring Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) sessions at over 1 lakh locations.
  - Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
  - CYP manuals and videos are available in 22 Indian languages, 6 UN languages, and 9 other foreign languages.
- Yoga Bandhan:
  - An international exchange programme promoting collaboration with partner countries.
  - Includes exchange of yoga practitioners, cultural interactions, and joint sessions organised by Indian Missions abroad.
- Yoga Park:
  - Converts existing public parks into Yoga Parks—dedicated wellness spaces with guided sessions and self-practice information.
  - Ensures inclusivity for senior citizens, children, and persons with health issues.
- Yoga Samavesh:
  - Focused on special groups such as diabetes patients, hypertensives, senior citizens, children, women, and those with mental health challenges.
  - Promotes targeted yoga interventions for disease-specific wellness.
- Yoga Prabhav:
  - A research-based assessment of a decade of IDY’s impact on public health and policy.
  - Findings presented at the Yoga Connect Summit serve as evidence-based guidance for preventive healthcare.
- Yoga Connect:
  - A Global Yoga Summit held in hybrid mode on June 14, 2025, featuring eminent global yoga figures.
  - Promotes cross-cultural collaboration and institutional partnerships for holistic well-being.
- Harit Yoga:
  - Integrates environmental conservation with yoga through tree plantation, cleanliness drives, and eco-awareness campaigns.
  - Launched on April 7, 2025, to link health with ecological responsibility.
- Yoga Unplugged:
  - Youth-focused initiative promoting yoga through quizzes, workshops, contests, and “Yoga Fusion” festivals.
  - Encourages mindfulness, creativity, and fitness among young people.
- Yoga Mahakumbh:
  - A festive yoga series across 10 cities, organised in partnership with CPSEs, PSUs, and private organisations.
  - Themes such as Environment, Youth, and Inclusiveness align with Harit Yoga, Unplugged, and Samavesh.
- Samyoga:
  - Encourages integration of yoga with other traditional and modern systems of medicine (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homeopathy, etc.).
  - Aims to create a repository of best practices for cross-disciplinary healthcare applications.
National Countdown Campaigns
- 100-Day Countdown: Yoga Mahotsav held in New Delhi on March 13, 2025.
- 75-Day Countdown: Conducted in Bhubaneswar on April 7, 2025, launching Harit Yoga and distributing 5,000 medicinal plants.
- 50-Day Countdown: Held in Maharashtra on May 2, 2025, featuring mass CYP demonstration and the Yoga Sangam registration portal launch.
- 25-Day Countdown: Celebrated in Pondicherry on May 27, 2025, with over 4,000 participants.
PM Yoga Awards 2025
- Four awards (2 National + 2 International).
- Each recipient (individual or organisation) receives ₹25 lakh, a trophy, and a certificate.
- Winners to be announced on June 21, 2025.
Symbolism of the IDY Logo
- Folded hands: Union of individual and universal consciousness.
- Brown and green leaves: Earth and nature.
- Blue and orange hues: Water and fire elements.
- Sun symbol: Source of life, energy, and inspiration.
- Represents balance, harmony, and holistic well-being.
Conclusion
- The International Day of Yoga 2025 extends beyond symbolic celebration—it’s a global campaign for physical, mental, and ecological health.
- With the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, India continues to inspire the world toward a sustainable and mindful lifestyle, bridging ancient wisdom with modern challenges.

Static / Background Information

First IDY Celebration: 21 June 2015.
UN Resolution Number: 69/131, adopted on 11 December 2014.
Lead Ministry: Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
CYP Duration: 45 minutes; developed with expert consultation.
Language Availability: 22 Indian languages, 6 UN languages, and 9 foreign languages.
Significance of June 21: Longest day in Northern Hemisphere (Summer Solstice), symbolising light, vitality, and balance.

Updated – 19 Jun 2025 ; 12:22 PM | PIB News Source:PIB Feature – International Day of Yoga 2025