On June 21, the summer solstice of the Northern Hemisphere was chosen as an International Yoga Day from the value of light, energy and equilibrium, the day and the night cross, which symbolizes the purpose of yoga, which is to bring harmony between the mind, body and spirit. For the first time in 2015, after the United Nations resolution initiated by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, this date acquires both astronomical and cultural importance, and means great importance.The Indian government, together with the Ayusz Ministry, became convinced that the official topic of 2025 “Yoga for one earth, one health.“This topic focused on the interrelated advantage of yoga not only for personal physical and mental well -being, but also for planetary and environmental well -beingReflecting on resistance to resistance, this topic considers yoga potential to stimulate integral health by integrating individual well -being with the comprehensive environmental guidance.Through the MYGOV invitation to citizens, to propose the topic and determine the meaning of the topic in terms of essays and other materials, the government emphasizes the official and broad nature of the topic. Activities worldwide, from India to Chad to Canada, are conducted within the topic “Yoga for one earth, one health”, such as
Eleven years of global solidarity with yoga
Since its UN approval in 2014, International Yoga Day has become a global phenomenon. There were celebrations in iconic places, starting from Rajp to New Delhi and UN Headquarters in New York to municipal stadiums around the world. Theme of each year: from “yoga for harmony and peace” in 2015 to “yoga for itself and society” in 2024, emphasized the relevance of yoga for health, public well -being and global harmony
Why is June 21 remained relevant
Summer solstice marks the longest day of the year, day of light and equilibrium. On June 21, it provides a natural background compatible with the main purpose of yoga to ground itself in contrasts. The choice of this date also guarantees uniformity, making the event universally identified and giving a place for a single practice and awareness.
This year’s relevance
Based on the topic “Yoga for one earth, one health”, the 2025 celebration is a call for practitioners to view yoga as a point of transition between wellness and planetary health. He invites global communities to observe the correlation between habits at a personal level, including sustainable living, conscious nutrition and stress and stability in nature. Such a comprehensive assumption puts yoga in Nexus wellness and environmental stability.
