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Homeopathy and Naturopathy. In conversation with
International Day of Yoga 2025: Shri Subodh Tiwari
India has established AYUSH
Information Cells in 39 countries
marking a decade of wellness Yoga Mahotsav 2025
and strengthened collaboration Secretary General, Indian Yoga Association & CEO,
Kaivalyadhama Catch the buzz among participants
with more than 50 countries.
June 21st marks the annual observa on of
Also, 104 seats in colleges are
Interna onal Day of Yoga (IDY), a global wellness What does Yoga mean to you
movement that has created a feeling of unity, personally? How has its meaning Yoga Mahotsav 2025 held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, under the aegis of the Morarji Desai Na onal Ins tute of Yoga
offered every year to foreign
(MDNIY) and the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, marked the beginning of the 100-day countdown to IDY 2025.
going beyond geographical borders and cultural evolved over the years?
students to come to India and
differences. Last year, over 24.52 crore people Shri Subodh Tiwari: Yoga is being able Bringing together Yoga enthusiasts, experts, and dignitaries from across the country, the Mahotsav showcases India's rich Yogic
study Yoga, Ayurveda and other
heritage through interac ve sessions, demonstra ons, and insigh�ul discussions. With the unveiling of 10 transforma ve
par cipated according to self-reported figures, to be peaceful , quiet and reflec ve at ini a ves in the form of Signature Events, the event reaffirms India's commitment to promo ng Yoga as a global movement for
AYUSH systems.
and this year promises to be even bigger. your mind level, which enables you to harmony, and holis c well-being.
These effective initiatives
The countdown to IDY 2025 began with the prac ce what you already know. The greatest The occasion brought together Yoga enthusiasts from all over the country. To capture the spirit of the Mahotsav, the IDY
have
promoted
education,
challenge we face today is that, most of human beings
grand Yoga Mahotsav on March 13th, 2025, are knowledgeable thanks to the great virtual world, Newsle�er team spoke with the par cipants and gathered their firsthand reviews. Let's hear some of them, and understand
research and medical services
ini a ng a 100-day journey of events across however, we don't implement a lot of good knowledge. their thoughts about Yoga:
in the field of integrative health
India. These events include the Common Yoga establishing all AYUSH systems
Yoga is that enablement.
globally. Indian and foreign
Protocol (CYP) trainings, discussions, and on the international platform.
Over the years, the principles have been intact , the
institutions are now also jointly
delibera ons on yoga. The Minister of State (I/C)) context has kept changing. While the Yoga world gets "Yoga Mahotsav beau fully showcased "The fes val's focus on community and
Committing to
offering courses that integrate
for Ministry of Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav worried about the dilu on of Yoga, I personally feel the deep connec on between mind and inclusivity was truly heartwarming.
Seeing people from all walks of life
body. The sessions reinforced how Yoga
‘One Earth, One Health’
yoga practice with Ayurvedic
inaugurated the Yoga Mahotsav and launched that, this s ll serves as the first step for an individual to is not just about flexibility but overall embrace Yoga was a testament to its
Over the past decade, the
diet and lifestyle—promoting a
The Interna onal Day of Yoga Handbook, 2025, Government of India has elevated well-being." universal appeal."
be reflec ve and move inwards. Over the years, this
systems-based approach to
Version 1.0, providing a valuable resource for aspect has promoted acceptance of Yoga across the - Bharat Kumawat - Pushpendra Kumar
holistic health.
globe. The scien fic paradigm has increased
aspiring organisers of IDY events. Yoga from being a national Cer ficate Course in Yoga for CCYWI, 30th Batch CAPF
tremendously .
Collaboration with World heritage to a global health Wellness Instructor (CCYWI),
This year's focus on 10 Signature Events provides solution. Through landmark 30th Batch Central Armed
Organisation:
Global
Health
more reasons for people to join in. From Yoga initiatives like International Yoga Police Forces (CAPF)
reach of Yoga and AYUSH
Government of India
Bandhan, featuring global partnerships with 10 What has been the impact of the observa on of IDY Ministry of Ayush
In a significant step towards
on the prac ce of Yoga in India, and around the world.
Ministry of Ayush
countries, to Samyogam, integra ng yoga with Day, transformative campaigns Government of India
global integration of traditional
modern healthcare, these Events promise to add like the Yoga Andhra Abhiyan,
Shri Subodh Tiwari: Interna onal Day of Yoga has
medicine, a historic agreement
been a mo va onal day for the Yoga fraternity , which
a variety of experiences to the IDY observa on. and partnerships with global
has seen its largest spread ever, in the prac oners. I
signed
the
Addi onally, Yoga Parks promote community organisations like the World
between
was
am using the word largest very carefully. Never ever
engagement, while Yoga Samavesh makes yoga Health Organisation, Yoga today
Ministry of AYUSH and the World
did you drive on a day and saw hundreds of people on
Health
Organisation
inclusive for specially-abled individuals. (WHO) stands at the intersection of "Prac cing Yoga at this
the street walk with Yoga mats , but for the IDY. Never
on 24 May 2025. Under this, a
The annual PM Yoga Awards announced by the tradition, science, and policy. "Yoga Mahotsav was an MAHOTSAV-2025 grand event, surrounded by
before you saw the corporate sector looking up at
special
traditional
medicine
Ministry of Ayush (MoA), will be conferred upon Its integration with Ayurveda eye-opener! The scien fic like-minded individuals,
various organisa ons for deputa on of Yoga teachers ,
w a s a r e j u v e n a n g
discussions on Yoga's
but for the IDY, and the success story goes on. And this
module will be developed in the
individuals who have made outstanding and other indigenous systems impact on mental health A curtain raiser to experience. It strengthened
celebra ons has led to inculca on of Yoga as a
contribu ons to the promo on of yoga. These offers a holistic and sustainable made me realize its true my resolve to make Yoga a
International Classification of
preferred prac ce for holis c well being. It has lent it
International Day of Yoga-2025
Awards will mo vate many, including those who roadmap for global well- poten al beyond physical International Day of Yoga-2025 lifelong prac ce."
Health Interventions (ICHI) of the
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credence for large scale prac ce.
had not tried it before, to embark on their own Interna onal Day of Yoga fitness." March 13, 2025 Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi - Sharat Singh Rana
World Health Organisation. The
being—a true reflection of the
yoga journey and become part of the vibrant yoga vision of this year’s theme, - Sanjay Kumar Yoga Enthusiast
Prime Minister has described
community. ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health.’ CCYWI, 30th Batch CAPF
What ini a ves has Kaivalyadhama taken to promote
this initiative as a major effort
Yoga educa on?
In another inclusive ini a ve, the Ministry of Let’s! Let us together realise the "Yoga Mahotsav was an enriching
to present AYUSH systems in
Shri Subodh Tiwari: Kaivalyadhama founded in 1924
Ayush is invi ng the public to contribute theme dreams of the Prime Minister experience, offering profound insights
a scientific and standardised
is the first ins tute to have inves gated Yoga
ideas for IDY 2025, broad-basing the ownership through Yoga and take the through in-depth scien fic discussions on Yoga's
form to the whole world. The
scien fically, in a laboratory set up. The Founder
of the IDY celebra on. country's health scenario to new impact on mental health. The event deepened my
acceptance of Yoga all over the
Swami Kuvalyananda also set up the first ever formal understanding of its significance and transforma ve
world has now paved the way for heights.
Ministry of Ayush poten al." - Karan Singh
college of Yoga in 1951 and in 1962, Kaivalyadhama
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