June 21,2026 — Diplomats in New Delhi stretched out alongside India's External Affairs Minister,S . Jaishankar, marking 12th International Day of Yoga. Theme this year: ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing,’ emphasizing yoga's importance for all ages.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led massive yoga event in Kolkata. Pushed for yoga in daily routines. Jaishankar tweeted about joining the Diplomatic Corps in New Delhi, saying, “Joined the Diplomatic Corps at New Delhi to celebrate #InternationalDayofYoga. As PM @narendramodi highlighted, we must strive to make yoga a part of our lives,part of our families, and a part of our coming generations.”
Australian High Commission,French Embassy in New Delhi showed solidarity,released videos for day. Australian envoy Philip Green shared video of Australian teams across India. “From New Delhi to Chennai,Mumbai to Kolkata & Bengaluru - Team Australia in India is moving together! Watch our teams across India unite for a powerful #InternationalYogaDay celebration. Yoga truly connects us all across borders and cultures,” he wrote.
French Embassy posted creative video of staff doing yoga in embassy's grand hall,featuring Eiffel Tower cut-out. Their message: “Deadlines, meetings, endless emails… and then, a moment to breathe. This #InternationalDayOfYoga, Embassy colleagues went from stress to stretch, trading tension for balance in the grand hall,with our yoga mats and tees forming the colors of the French flag.”
From New Delhi to cities worldwide,thousands joined in. Yoga's universal appeal clear,role in promoting well-being undeniable. But how deep does this go?…
