International Yoga Day Celebrated Worldwide

On June 20, participants worldwide gathered to perform yoga in anticipation of International Yoga Day. 

In Patna, Bihar, young people assembled at Gandhi Maidan for a yoga session. Volunteers in Pokhara, Nepal, joined in as well, performing yoga together.

In Kathmandu, a yoga demonstration and Ayurvedic camp were held at the Indian Embassy on June 19. 

Indian Army soldiers, along with their dog squad, performed yoga at the Line of Control (LOC) in Jammu district, showing their commitment to fitness.

Pushkar in Rajasthan featured a unique sand art with the message ‘Self and Society,’ celebrating the event’s significance. 

Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., people gathered to observe International Yoga Day with a communal yoga session.

Members of the LGBTQ community in Varanasi performed yoga at Vidyapeeth College, highlighting inclusivity. 

New York City’s Times Square hosted the 22nd annual ‘Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga,’ drawing large crowds.

In Kochi, Indian Coast Guard personnel performed yoga aboard the ICG ship Samarth. 

Police personnel in Jalandhar also participated in yoga preparations for the big day on June 20.

Cadets of the NCC Directorate Maharashtra held a yoga session at The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai. 

CISF personnel at Coimbatore Airport practiced yoga at the Isha Foundation.

In Bhubaneswar, Odisha, youths rehearsed for International Yoga Day celebrations at Kalinga Stadium, demonstrating the widespread enthusiasm for this global event.

These gatherings highlight yoga’s unifying power and the collective dedication to health and wellness.