India Prepares for International Yoga Day 2025 with Celebrity Support and Record 50,000 Organization Registrations
As India gears up to celebrate International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2025, a diverse array of influential personalities — from politicians and retired bureaucrats to celebrated actors and motivational speakers — are championing yoga’s vital role in everyday life.
Former Puducherry Governor and IPS officer Dr Kiran Bedi eloquently described yoga as “another word for self-care and social care,” inspiring the youth to reconnect with India’s profound wellness legacy.
Acclaimed actor Anupam Kher urged everyone through a heartfelt video message to “Celebrate the D Day,” while veteran star Anil Kapoor took to social media platform ‘X’ to declare, “Yoga inspires, heals, and unites. Let’s embrace a healthier today and tomorrow through the spirit of Yoga Mahotsav.”
Wrestler and motivational speaker Sangram Singh emphasised yoga as a powerful union of body, mind, and spirit that alleviates stress and anxiety by reconnecting us to nature.
Cultural icons also shared their heartfelt reflections: singer Kailash Kher celebrated yoga’s global acclaim as India’s timeless gift, and legendary classical dancer Sonal Mansingh hailed it as a lifelong journey towards spiritual enlightenment, said a statement from the Union Ayush Ministry.
Actor Manoj Joshi encouraged integrating yoga and Ayurvedic wisdom into today’s fast-paced lives for enhanced physical and mental well-being.
Fitness icon Shilpa Shetty echoed this call on ‘X,’ stating, “Yoga nurtures harmony — within and all around us” while popular actress Rakul Preet Singh added on Instagram, “From ancient India to the global stage, yoga continues to inspire, heal, and unite.”
Adding momentum to the movement, the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) has announced large-scale yoga events to mark IDY-2025.
Payal Swami, Assistant Secretary General of FHRAI, expressed the association’s commitment to the government’s vision of a healthier, greener, and more mindful society. “Through these collaborative efforts, FHRAI aims to amplify yoga as a way of life—deeply rooted in Indian tradition yet universally relevant in today’s world.”
These influential voices have reignited nationwide enthusiasm for yoga ahead of June 21, inspiring millions — especially younger, digital-savvy audiences — to embrace yoga not merely as exercise but as a holistic lifestyle.
An official from the Union Ayush Ministry said this collective outreach is fueling excitement as India celebrates a decade of the International Day of Yoga, reaffirming yoga as a vibrant celebration of life, balance, and well-being.
So far this year, over 50,000 organizations nationwide have registered to host Yoga Sangam events on the D-Day, setting a new record for collective participation. Leading the charge is Rajasthan, with more than 11,000 organizations signing up, followed by Telangana with over 7,000 registrations, and Madhya Pradesh close behind with nearly 5,000.
The theme for 2025, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” resonates as a powerful call for global unity and well-being. Prestigious institutions such as IITs, IIMs, and Central Universities, along with numerous corporations and private sector participants, are enthusiastically joining the movement, demonstrating their commitment to promoting wellness on a worldwide scale, said the statement.
