International Yoga Day 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over International Yoga Day 2025 celebrations in Visakhapatnam, emphasizing yoga’s role in global wellness and India’s cultural diplomacy.
June 21, 2025 | The sun rose over Visakhapatnam’s Beach Road as Prime Minister Narendra Modi led thousands in synchronized yoga postures to mark the 11th International Yoga Day, transforming Andhra Pradesh’s coastline into a sprawling mat of wellness enthusiasts. Against the backdrop of the Bay of Bengal, the Prime Minister demonstrated the Surya Namaskar sequence alongside 15,000 participants, including diplomats from 54 nations, while naval helicopters showered flower petals in a dramatic display of India’s soft power.
This year’s theme, “Yoga for Global Harmony,” took on special significance as Modi announced the Global Yoga Certification Program, a new initiative to standardize teaching methodologies worldwide. The Prime Minister’s 35-minute address highlighted yoga’s growing acceptance in Western medicine, citing recent WHO recommendations for incorporating yoga into treatment plans for chronic stress and hypertension.
International Yoga Day 2025: Key Highlights from the Visakhapatnam Event
Diplomatic Participation Breaks Records
The event saw unprecedented international engagement, with 78 foreign ambassadors and military attachés joining the mass demonstration. French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain remarked, “This is no longer just an Indian tradition – it’s becoming the world’s immunity booster.”
Innovations in Yoga Tech Showcased
A dedicated pavilion displayed AI-powered yoga mats that correct posture in real-time and AR glasses offering guided meditation – products developed by Indian startups under the Make in India initiative.
Coastal Cleanup Drive Merges with Yoga
In a first, 5,000 volunteers conducted a post-event beach cleanup, aligning with this year’s environmental focus. “Yoga teaches balance – between ourselves and nature,” Modi emphasized during the eco-conscious closing ceremony.
VIDEO | International Day of Yoga 2025: PM Modi (@narendramodi) takes part in the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Visakhapatnam. Here’s what he said:
“Heartfelt greetings to people across the country and the world on International Yoga Day. For the 11th time, the… pic.twitter.com/YeQzyn7aOA
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 21, 2025
Questions About Yoga Day’s Future
Can yoga maintain its global appeal beyond symbolic annual events?
How will the new certification program impact traditional gurukul systems?
What economic potential does India’s yoga tech sector hold?
Are Western medical institutions fully embracing yoga therapeutics?
Could yoga become part of school curricula worldwide?
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