Yoga is not just a form of physical exercise — it is a holistic way of life that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. This truth was once again affirmed on 21st June 2025, as millions across India and the world came together to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga. This year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, highlights the intrinsic connection between personal well-being and planetary health.
Yoga isn’t just an exercise. It is a way of life. Wonderful to join this year’s Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam. https://t.co/ReTJ0Ju2sN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2025
National Celebrations in Visakhapatnam
The central celebration of International Yoga Day 2025 was held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, where thousands of participants gathered in the early morning hours for a mass yoga session by the sea. Dignitaries, yoga enthusiasts, and members of the armed forces joined hands to promote the ancient Indian discipline as a unifying and healing force. The event emphasized how yoga transcends barriers of age, culture, and geography, becoming a global movement for health and inner peace.
Speaking at the event, participants echoed the sentiment that “Yoga is not merely an exercise, but a complete philosophy and lifestyle that harmonizes the body, mind, and soul.” The central government’s efforts to promote yoga through educational institutions, digital campaigns, and community engagement were widely appreciated.
Odisha’s State-Level Celebration in Bhubaneswar
ଆଜି ଅନ୍ତର୍ଜାତୀୟ ଯୋଗ ଦିବସରେ, କଳିଙ୍ଗ ଷ୍ଟାଡିୟମରେ ଆୟୋଜିତ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମରେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇ ହଜାର ହଜାର ଲୋକଙ୍କ ସହ ଯୋଗ କରିବା ଏକ ଅଦ୍ଭୁତ ଅନୁଭୂତି ଥିଲା । ଯୋଗ ହେଉଛି ଶାରୀରିକ, ବୌଦ୍ଧିକ, ମାନସିକ ଏବଂ ଅଧ୍ୟାତ୍ମିକତାର ଏକ ଅପୂର୍ବ ସଙ୍ଗମ। ଶରୀର, ଆତ୍ମା ଏବଂ ଚିନ୍ତନ ଶକ୍ତିକୁ ଜାଗ୍ରତ କରୁଥିବା ଏହି ମହାନ ଭାରତୀୟ ପରମ୍ପରା ଆଜି ଜାତି,… pic.twitter.com/6tBikt9Cl9
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) June 21, 2025
In Odisha, the state-level celebration took place at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The event saw enthusiastic participation from all walks of life — students, athletes, government officials, and common citizens. Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and actively took part in the mass yoga demonstration.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister stated, “Yoga is India’s priceless gift to the world. It promotes holistic well-being and mental clarity. Let us make yoga a part of our daily lives for a healthier and happier society.” He also extended warm wishes to the people of Odisha on this meaningful day and encouraged everyone to adopt yoga as a daily discipline.
A Symbol of Wellness. A Stamp of Pride.
To honour a decade of global Yoga celebration, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a special postal stamp dedicated to the 11th International Day of Yoga.
This vibrant design reflects India’s timeless message of health,… pic.twitter.com/xey5OXSfVm
— Ministry of Ayush (@moayush) June 21, 2025
A Symbol of Wellness. A Stamp of Pride.
To commemorate this significant milestone, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a special postal stamp dedicated to the 11th International Yoga Day. The vibrant stamp design symbolizes India’s timeless message of health, unity, and holistic living through yoga. It serves as both a tribute to the journey so far and a reminder of the responsibility to carry this legacy forward for future generations.
A Shared Vision: One Earth, One Health
The 2025 Yoga Day theme emphasizes how individual wellness is deeply connected to the health of our planet. As climate change, pollution, and lifestyle diseases rise globally, yoga offers a sustainable path toward balance — within ourselves and with nature. From the beaches of Visakhapatnam to the heart of Bhubaneswar, the message was loud and clear: Yoga is a timeless solution for modern-day challenges.
With mass participation and leadership from both the central and state governments, International Day of Yoga 2025 has once again reinforced India’s role as a spiritual and wellness leader on the global stage.