From Its Deep Roots in Ancient India, Yoga Has Become Truly Universal: Guterres

From its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: Guterres

The United Nations celebrated the International Day of Yoga with a focus on healthy aging. UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasised yoga's universal benefits for millions across faiths. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, spoke of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for yoga as a global movement for wellness and international cooperation.

International Yoga Day 2026: India hosts grand celebration at UN headquarters in New York with 800 participants

New York: The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations organised the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, bringing together around 800 yoga enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds to mark the global observance of the ancient Indian practice. Sharing details of the event in a post on X, the Indian Mission to the UN said, “#IndiaAtUN @IndiaUNNewYork organised the 12th #InternationalDayofY…

UN chief says yoga from ancient India now helps millions age healthily

At the UN's International Day of Yoga event, Antonio Guterres praised yoga's ancient Indian roots and universal reach. The focus on healthy ageing framed yoga as a practical path to dignity, wellness and intergenerational care.

UN Marks International Yoga Day With Global Participation

NEW YORK- Diplomats, United Nations staff and visitors from around the world gathered at UN Headquarters in New York to celebrate the International Day of Yoga with asanas, breathing exercises and meditation sessions. This year’s theme was “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” In a message marking the occasion, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “Yoga teaches us mindfulness, respect, and care for ourselves, for our planet, and for one …

World comes together at UN to celebrate International Yoga Day

United Nations, June 19, 2026 With “Oms”, asanas and breathing exercises, hundreds of diplomats, UN staffers and visitors celebrated the International Day of Yoga here. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, which Secretary-General Anotnio Guterres said “speaks to the vital importance of physical and mental well-being, mobility, and dignity as populations age across the globe”. “Yoga teaches us mindfulness, respect, a…

India Hosts 12th International Yoga Day at UN Headquarters

India organised the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, drawing nearly 800 yoga enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds. The Permanent Mission of India to the UN led the event, highlighting yoga’s global reach and cultural significance. Ambassador Harish P, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, underscored yoga’s growing […] The post India Hosts 12th International Yoga Day at UN Headquar…