Yoga enthusiasts across several Western countries practised Yoga in large groups yesterday, ahead of International Day of Yoga (IDY) today.
In Canada’s Toronto, an enthusiastic gathering of government representatives, diplomatic corps, yoga practitioners, wellness organisations, and community leaders participated in a Yoga session against the historic backdrop of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
Addressing the vibrant gathering, Consul General of India emphasised Yoga’s unique power to transcend cultural, linguistic, and national boundaries, bringing people together in a shared pursuit of well-being and reaffirming its timeless relevance as a universal path to health, harmony, and inner balance.
In Brazil, a curated yoga session was led by the Ambassador of India to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, at the majestic Foz do Iguacu waterfalls in Brazil, as a prelude to IDY 2026.
Denmark Yoga Team in Aarhus organised the International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations in Dokk1. Ambassador Manish Prabhat read out the letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressed to Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, written on the occasion of IDY 2026.
According to the Embassy of India in Washington, DC, hundreds came together at the iconic Lincoln Memorial to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga.
