International Yoga Day: What is Yoga Sangam 2025, how to register and 10 other things to know

Yoga Sangam 2025: The Ministry of Ayush has launched Yoga Sangam 2025 to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga with scale and soul. The main session will be led by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Visakhapatnam (Image: Ministry of Ayush)

Yoga is not a solo ritual in silence. Yoga Sangam 2025 is rewriting the script. With millions expected to join across more than one lakh locations, this is India’s collective salute to the power of breath and unity. Whether you're a school goer in Bengaluru, a nurse in Bhopal or a yoga newbie in London, you’re invited to roll out your mat on 21 June and be part of a movement that’s as much about people as it is about poses

The Ministry of Ayush has launched Yoga Sangam 2025 to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga with scale and soul. The main session will be led by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Visakhapatnam, but the real magic will happen in local parks, rooftops, schoolyards, and digital screens across the country, and abroad.

Over 50,000 organisations have already signed up, and the campaign is picking up speed as people from every walk of life join this free, nationwide celebration of wellbeing.

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Yoga Sangam invites people of all ages, teachers, NGOs, corporates and creatives to join in their own way. From designing posters to planting trees post-sessions, it’s as interactive as it is inclusive. Plus, the tools to participate are free and easy to access,so whether you’re hosting a session in your housing society or following along from your bedroom floor, your presence counts

Here are 10 things to know about Yoga Sangam 2025:

• Start early, go far: The main yoga session is scheduled from 6:30 am to 7:45 am on 21 June across India and across the globe.
• It’s open to all: Whether you're a yoga pro or have never tried it, there’s space for you. No cost. No limits.
• More than just mats: Sangam blends wellness with causes, from eco-drives and youth outreach to healthcare and spiritual wellbeing.
• Register online in minutes: Go to https://yoga.ayush.gov.in/ yoga-sangam, select your category, choose your event type, fill in your details and submit.

• Download your toolkit: You get free access to posters, banners, yoga guides and participation certificates to support your event.
• Join or host a session: Lead your own session in your society, school, office or online, or find one near you to join in.
• Share your vibe: Post photos and videos online to inspire others, using hashtags like #YogaSangam2025 and # OneEarthOneHealth.
• No deadline yet, but don’t wait: There’s no official cut-off, but the sooner you register, the easier it is to prepare and get support.
• It’s going global: Indian embassies and expat communities will host Sangam events abroad, yoga as cultural connection.
• The real meaning of ‘Sangam’: It’s not just about yoga, it’s about unity. Different ages, backgrounds, beliefs, coming together to breathe, stretch and heal as one.