Stage set for world to celebrate International Day of Yoga

On 11th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2025, reflecting a global movement initiated by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose 2014 UN proposal led to 177 nations co-sponsoring the UN resolution, showcasing yoga’s rise from an ancient Indian practice to a worldwide health phenomenon.

Scientific studies, demonstrate yoga’s efficacy in reducing stress and improving mental health, with participants showing a 20% decrease in cortisol levels after regular practice, supporting the UN’s endorsement of yoga as a holistic wellness tool.

Ambassador of India to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava’s involvement highlights India’s diplomatic efforts, leveraging his extensive experience in Washington DC and Cambodia, to promote cultural exports like yoga, challenging the narrative that such traditions are merely local by embedding them in global health dialogues.