World comes together at UN to celebrate International Yoga Day 2026
Updated On: 19 June, 2026 04:58 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
In the UN campus North Lawn by the East River and with the benevolent glance of Mahatma Gandhi's statue, the participants representing countries across the world cycled through yoga practices, starting with a heartfelt "Om", and through asanas of varying complexities

People take part in a yoga session during the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations organised by Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations. Image courtesy: PTI
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”.
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