New Delhi: It is a watershed year on the Yoga calendar – ten years since the world made this form of exercise official. The fan following has only grown with every passing year, across the world. 2024 is no different.
The official X (formerly known as Twitter) account of the Consulate General of India in New York made a post sharing photos of the International Yoga Day 2024 celebrations at Times Square. The post read, “The day-long celebration of Solstice at @TimesSquareNYC featured seven yoga sessions, in which about 10,000 people from across nationalities participated, showcasing the widespread enthusiasm for yoga in the city (sic).”
@IndiainNewYork celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga at the iconic @TimesSquareNYC!
The day-long celebration of Solstice at @TimesSquareNYC featured seven yoga sessions, in which about 10,000 people from across nationalities participated, showcasing the widespread… pic.twitter.com/psro1SKho2
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) June 20, 2024
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Despite rain, the Indian Embassy in Tokyo marked the 10th International Day of Yoga at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple. The event saw an overwhelming participation from Japanese Leadership, diplomats, and Yoga enthusiasts. In pictures, people are seen holding an umbrella and practicing yoga.
RAIN OR SHINE YOGA IN JAPAN:
Celebrations of the 10th IDY by @IndianEmbTokyo at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, witnessed an overwhelming participation from Japanese Leadership, diplomats, Yoga enthusiasts & friends of India in Japan.#YogaforSelfandSociety#IDY2024#RainOrShineYoga pic.twitter.com/UpOvDVgKTI
— India in Japanインド大使館 (@IndianEmbTokyo) June 21, 2024
Indian High Commission to New Zealand celebrated the day on a large scale with students, the United Nations Association New Zealand, Indian community members, Kiwi friends and representatives of various Yoga Institutes.
United Nations Association New Zealand @UNANZ celebrated International Day ofYoga 2024 in collaboration with High Commission. Members of UNANZ Wellington participated with enthusiasm & thanked @mygovindia for inspiring everyone to practice yoga.@MEAIndia@moayush@iccr_hq@UN pic.twitter.com/INIghBtaB7
— India in New Zealand (@IndiainNZ) June 20, 2024
The embassy posted, “Yoga has indeed become a global movement with a positive impact on many lives.”
10th International Day of Yoga 2024 celebrated at the High Commission with Indian community members, Kiwi friends & representatives of various Yoga Institutes. #Yoga has indeed become a global movement with a positive impact on many lives. @MEAIndia@moayush@iccr_hq@sidhant pic.twitter.com/wivLVnaTVH
— India in New Zealand (@IndiainNZ) June 21, 2024
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Indian Embassy in Thailand too joined the celebrations with several universities and institutions hosting yoga events. Following the theme of ‘yoga for self and society’, the embassy co-organized a yoga event with Indians living in Thailand at the famous Patong Beach in Phuket. The participants engaged in a beach cleaning activity, following a yoga session.
Embassy co-organized a #yoga event with the Indian diaspora at the famous Patong Beach in Phuket, as part of 10th #InternationalDayofYoga celebrations????♂️ Following an invigorating yoga session, participants engaged in a beach cleaning activity. #IDY2024 #yogaforselfandsociety pic.twitter.com/8Gms5uZbqA
— India in Thailand (@IndiainThailand) June 20, 2024
Students and faculty members of Siam University and Satit Rangsit School in Thailand also took part in the celebrations.
Thank you Satit Rangsit School for partnering with the Embassy to co-organize the 4-day #yoga workshop as part of the #InternationalDayOfYoga2024 celebrations! Over 500 students participated in the event ????♂️ #YogaForAll #YogaForSelfAndSociety pic.twitter.com/cuNH9zATpN
— India in Thailand (@IndiainThailand) June 21, 2024
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The Indian High Commission in Malaysia commemorated the day with over 1,200 people. The yoga enthusiasts gathered at the Batu Caves Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to mark the day.
#YogaForSelfAndSociety@hcikl together with @ICCR_KL organised the 10th #InternationalDayofYoga2024 at the iconic Batu Caves Complex today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to commemorate the unifying and healing power of #Yoga.
This year's #InternationalDayofYoga2024 is themed as… pic.twitter.com/QamVc80oQU
— India in Malaysia (@hcikl) June 21, 2024
The Embassy of India in Nepal on Thursday (June 20) organised yoga demonstrations at three iconic landmarks of Pokhara, the tourism capital of the country. This includes Sarangkot temple and viewing point which offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna mountain range; Pumdikot Shiva Temple; World Peace Pagoda.
What better way to spread the message of #YogaForSelfAndSociety than to assimilate Yoga, Nature and Spirituality! @IndiaInNepal organised yoga demonstrations at 3 iconic landmarks of #Pokhara, the tourism capital of Nepal, today. 1/5 #InternationalYogaDay2024 #YogaForAll #IDY2024 pic.twitter.com/ATK0zgwG1z
— IndiaInNepal (@IndiaInNepal) June 20, 2024
Today’s mega celebration at the Pokhara Rangshala Stadium witnessed a turn-out of over 5000 yoga practitioners.
The centre-piece of the #IDY2024 celebrations in Nepal was the mega Yoga demonstration organised by @IndiaInNepal in association with #Pokhara metropolitan city at the Pokhara Rangshala Stadium. The event witnessed a turn-out of more than 5000 yoga practitioners. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/PFEcHOmF2l
— IndiaInNepal (@IndiaInNepal) June 21, 2024
How are you celebrating the International Day of Yoga? Tell us in the comments!
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