The International Day of Yoga (IDY), first established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, is a global event that aims to raise awareness about the ancient Indian practice of yoga and its manifold benefits for physical and mental well-being.

• The theme of Yoga Day, 2025, is ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health,’ which underscores the importance of integrating yoga into daily life.
• The theme of IDY 2025 emphasizes the interconnectedness of our planet and human health.

This year, the Department of AYUSH, Government of Haryana, is planning various programmes and activities to create awareness about the benefits of practising yoga and the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP). The Department has aimed to bring yoga to every household in the State to promote health and well-being.

The AYUSH Department is also planning various activities to raise awareness about the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) and the overall benefits of practicing yoga. These activities will be held at various places in the State, including district blocks and schools, leading up to International Day of Yoga.

“Yoga is a gift from our ancestors and is a symbol of our cultural heritage. It is an excellent way to promote health and wellness among people, especially in the context of modern life, which is increasingly fast-paced and stressful.”

— Sanjeev Verma, Director General, AYUSH Department, Haryana

The Department of AYUSH, Government of Haryana, has been working towards making International Day of Yoga a grand success in the State. The Department is preparing for various programmes and activities to create awareness about the benefits of practising yoga and the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP). The Department is also planning to impart training to Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) of the Education Department to prepare them for the International Day of Yoga event.

“Every year on June 21, the world unites to celebrate International Yoga Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the ancient Indian practice of yoga and its manifold benefits for physical and mental well-being. This day has taken the shape of a grand festival of yoga, and now it’s a priceless gift to humanity, which is going to be very useful for future generations.”

— AYUSH Department Officer

Yoga is a holistic approach to health and well-being, integrating physical, mental, and spiritual practices. The benefits of yoga include improved flexibility, strength, mental clarity, stress reduction, and overall wellness. This day aims to raise awareness about the many benefits of practising yoga, and its impact on our planet and human health.

• The Department of AYUSH, Government of Haryana, is planning various programmes and activities to create awareness about the benefits of practising yoga and the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP).
• The Department has aimed to bring yoga to every household in the State to promote health and well-being.

The International Day of Yoga (IDY) is a global event that aims to promote health and wellness among people, especially in the context of modern life, which is increasingly fast-paced and stressful. The event is supported by 177 countries and now 217 countries worldwide celebrate June 21 as International Yoga Day. Highlights:

* The theme of IDY 2025 is ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health.’

* The Department of AYUSH, Government of Haryana, is planning various programmes and activities to create awareness about the benefits of practising yoga and the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP). * The Department has aimed to bring yoga to every household in the State to promote health and well-being. * Various programmes and activities will be held at various places in the State, including district blocks and schools, leading up to International Day of Yoga. * The Department is imparting training to Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) of the Education Department to prepare them for the International Day of Yoga event. * A yoga marathon is expected to be organised at the district level, involving schools, colleges, universities, and the general public. * Yoga programmes are planned to be organised in all districts of Haryana on June 21 from 7 to 8 AM. * The Department has appealed to the people of the State to ensure their active participation in the International Day of Yoga celebrations. The Department of AYUSH, Government of Haryana, is gearing up for the preparations of the upcoming International Day of Yoga (IDY) to be celebrated on June 21. This year, the theme of Yoga Day, 2025, is ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health,’ which underscores the importance of integrating yoga into daily life. The Department has aimed to bring yoga to every household in the State to promote health and well-being. Programmes on IDY will be organised in all district blocks of the State with great fervour and grandeur. The AYUSH Department is also planning various programmes to raise awareness about the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) and the overall benefits of practicing yoga. “To promote yoga and wellness among people and Government employees, yoga sessions, seminars and workshops leading up to International Day of Yoga will be held at various places in the State. He added.”

Talking to ‘The Pioneer’ over the phone, Sanjeev Verma, Director General, AYUSH Department, Haryana, said that preparations for International Day of Yoga, celebrated annually on June 21, are underway. Several programmes will also be organised to raise awareness statewide regarding the benefits of practising yoga and IDY celebrations. Regarding this issue, a high-level meeting involving senior state-level officers will be held within a couple of days. “We are working with utmost sincerity and commitment to ensure that IDY 2025 is a grand success in the State,” he added. Another AYUSH Department official said that the Department is preparing to organise a variety of programmes and activities to create awareness about the Common Yoga Protocol along with awareness about the benefits of practising Yoga to prepare for Yoga Day. The AYUSH Department will impart training to Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) of the Education Department to prepare them for the International Day of Yoga event. Following the training, pilot sessions will be conducted to rehearse the main event and ensure smooth coordination. A yoga marathon is expected to be organised at the district level, involving schools, colleges, universities, and the general public. Yoga programmes are planned to be organised in all districts of Haryana on June 21 from 7 to 8 AM. “The department has appealed to the people of the State to ensure their active participation in the International Day of Yoga celebrations,” the officer added. He further said that every year on June 21, the world unites to celebrate International Yoga Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the ancient Indian practice of yoga and its manifold benefits for physical and mental well-being. For the year 2025, it marks the 11th celebration of this global event since its inception in 2015. The day is aimed at raising awareness about the many benefits of practising yoga. Yoga is also known for its holistic approach to health and well-being, integrating physical, mental, and spiritual practices. Benefits include improved flexibility, strength, mental clarity, stress reduction, and overall wellness,” the senior officer added. The AYUSH Department officer further said that now this day has taken the shape of a grand festival of yoga. This is such a priceless gift to humanity, which is going to be very useful for future generations. A large number of youngsters are adopting yoga and Ayurveda as excellent mediums for wellness. The scale and the level of celebration of the IDY have been increasing every year since the recognition of June 21 as the “International Day of Yoga”, the officer added. It should be mentioned here that as a result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts, a resolution was passed in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, granting international recognition to yoga. This resolution was supported by 177 countries and now 217 countries worldwide celebrate June 21 as International Yoga Day.