International Yoga Day 2025: Why is Yoga Day celebrated on 21 June? Know here details

In 2025, the theme for International Yoga Day is “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” Read further on Dynamite News:

New Delhi: Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition to the world. It not only boosts your physical health but also supports your mental well-being.

Every year, on June 21, the world marks International Yoga Day to honour the practice of yoga and promote its benefits around the globe. As we near the celebrations, here's everything you need to know about this significant day.

In 2025, the theme for International Yoga Day is “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” 2025 is a significant milestone as it marks the 11th anniversary of this global celebration.

June 21 was declared International Yoga Day by the United Nations General Assembly after a push by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014.

The UN passed a resolution on December 11, 2014, during the 69th session of the General Assembly.

Significance of Yoga
Yoga is much more than a physical activity. It involves self-awareness, meditation, breath work and chanting. Performing yoga asanas is beneficial to your overall well-being.

Raises Awareness: The most prominent aspect is raising global awareness about yoga. International Yoga Day puts a spotlight on this ancient practice, encouraging people to explore its potential for improving their lives.

Celebrates Benefits: The day celebrates the numerous benefits of yoga for both physical and mental well-being. This includes promoting yoga for stress management, flexibility, strength, and overall health.

Unites the World: International Yoga Day fosters a sense of global unity and cultural exchange. People from all backgrounds and nationalities come together to celebrate yoga, creating a sense of community around this shared practice.

History of International Yoga Day
The idea for International Yoga Day was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the opening address of the 69th session of the UN General Assembly on September 27, 2014.

"Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action -- a holistic approach [that] is valuable to our health and our well-being. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature," PM Modi said in his address at the time.

Subsequently, on December 11, 2014, the UN proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131, with a record 175 member states endorsing it.