Main celebration of International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 will be held in Kolkata, West Bengal on 21 June 2026
Theme for IDY 2026 is "Yoga for Healthy Ageing"
Announcement made during Yoga Mahotsav 2026 at UNESCO World Heritage Site, Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho
Event marked commencement of 25-day countdown to IDY 2026
Organized by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), Ministry of Ayush
Thousands of yoga enthusiasts participated in mass demonstration of Common Yoga Protocol
Yoga Sangam Portal relaunched to facilitate online registrations for IDY 2026
Yoga Park Portal launched to support development of dedicated yoga spaces across states and institutions
Newly designed Yoga T-shirt unveiled promoting message of yoga, health and wellness
Over 200,000 individuals participated in 100-day free Yoga training programme under Yoga 365 Campaign
Participants received Yog Mitra certification
Guinness World Record attempt scheduled for 14 June 2026 to unite world through yoga
Common Yoga Protocol is standardized sequence of Yoga practices developed by Ministry of Ayush
Event featured participation from Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Shri Prataprao Jadhav
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Dr. Mohan Yadav participated virtually
Other dignitaries included Shri Inder Singh Parmar (Cabinet Minister), Shri Dharmendra Bhav Singh Lodhi (Minister of State), and Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma (Member of Parliament)
