Over 500 enthusiastic participants have gathered at Victoria Square, Birmingham, in the heart of the Midlands, for the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations, marking a vibrant beginning to #YogaInTheSquare 🧘♂️🇮🇳🇬🇧 A powerful atmosphere of unity, wellbeing, and cultural harmony set the tone for the day, reflecting the global spirit of #YogaForHealthyAgeing and #IDY2026.
The day commenced with a media interaction by Consul General Dr Venkatachalam Murugan, who spoke about the relevance of Yoga and its growing global message of health, harmony, and inner balance. He emphasised Yoga as India’s timeless gift to humanity and highlighted key Government of India initiatives under @moayush, including Yoga Mahotsav 2026, the Yoga Sangam Portal, Yoga Park Portal, the Khajuraho countdown, and the global Guinness World Record Yoga event.
In his inspiring welcome address at Victoria Square, the Consul General further outlined the Consulate’s curated Yoga initiatives, including seven specialised Yoga sessions, Ayurveda integration, Yoga Asana competitions, and exhibitions under #YogaMahotsav 🌿✨
Distinguished dignitaries, including the Mayor of Royal Sutton Coldfield Cllr Dr Nitish Raut and Deputy Lord Lieutenant Dwan Ward CBE, were felicitated on the occasion. They spoke about Yoga’s universal appeal and its growing importance in promoting health, peace, and community wellbeing across societies 🇮🇳🇬🇧
The Yoga Protocol Session, led by Ms Maria, Mr Andrew, and Dr Madhu, brought participants together in a powerful shared experience of mindfulness and inner calm 🧘♀️🌿 This was followed by vibrant Yoga Asana performances showcasing strength, flexibility, discipline, and focus, as participants of all ages demonstrated Yoga as a way of life beyond physical exercise.
From graceful individual postures to energetic group displays, the event reflected unity, tradition, and modern wellness coming together in harmony. The spirit of community was further celebrated as winners of the Yoga Asana Competition (Adult Category) were felicitated, recognising their dedication, discipline, and inspiring performances 🏆👏
As part of #YogaMahotsav, Ayurveda information tables were also set up at Victoria Square, offering free guidance on stress management, sleep health, digestion, and holistic wellbeing. Experts Dr Ashok Kumar, Ms Anu Monga (Anupama Wellness), and Dr Vatsala engaged visitors with practical insights into balanced living 🌿✨ The 12th International Day of Yoga in Birmingham stands as a powerful celebration of wellness, unity, and shared human values—bringing together communities in the true spirit of Yoga for a healthier and more connected world 🧘♂️🌍
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From graceful asanas to inspiring group Yoga displays, today’s performances at Victoria Square, Birmingham reflected the unity and energy of the community coming together for the 12th International Day of Yoga. Each performance highlighted Yoga as a bridge between tradition, wellness, and modern living 🌿🇮🇳🇬🇧 #YogaInTheSquare #IDY2026
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#YogaForOneEarthOneHealth
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#YogaForAll
#YogaMahotsav
#InternationalDayofYoga
#InternationalDayofYoga2026
#स्वस्थ_आयु_के_लिए_योग
#YogaForHealthyAgeing
#IDY
#IDY2026
#Yoga365
#HarGharYoga
#PMKeSaath
#VandeYoga
#GangotriSeGangasagar
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A warm and inspiring welcome address by Consul General Dr Venkatachalam Murugan set the tone at Victoria Square, Birmingham in the heart of the Midlands, highlighting Yoga as India’s gift to humanity for health, balance & wellbeing. He also outlined key Government of India initiatives under @moayush including Yoga Mahotsav 2026, Yoga Sangam Portal, Yoga Park Portal, Khajuraho countdown, and the global Guinness World Record Yoga event. The Consul General further highlighted the Consulate’s seven curated Yoga sessions, Ayurveda integration, Yoga Asana Competition, and Yogasana Exhibition, all organised under #YogaMahotsav
Distinguished dignitaries including Mayor of Royal Sutton Coldfield Cllr Dr Nitish Raut and Deputy Lord Lieutenant Dwan Ward CBE were felicitated at Victoria Square, Birmingham. Both dignitaries spoke about the universal appeal of Yoga, its growing global significance, and its role in promoting health, peace, and community wellbeing across societies 🇮🇳🇬🇧 #YogaInTheSquare
🧘♀️🌿 #YogaInTheSquare #YogaForHealthyAgeing
#InternationalDayofYoga
#IDY2025
#YogaForOneEarthOneHealth
#YogaDay2025
#YogaForAll
#YogaMahotsav
#InternationalDayofYoga
#InternationalDayofYoga2026
#स्वस्थ_आयु_के_लिए_योग
#YogaForHealthyAgeing
#IDY
#IDY2026
#Yoga365
#HarGharYoga
#PMKeSaath
#VandeYoga
#GangotriSeGangasagar
@moayush@iccr_hq@HCI_London@IndianDiplomacy
A vibrant showcase of strength, flexibility, and discipline was witnessed during the Yoga Asana performances at Victoria Square, Birmingham in the heart of the Midlands. Participants of all ages demonstrated balance, focus, and dedication—bringing alive the true spirit of Yoga as a way of life rather than just an exercise 🧘♂️✨ #YogaForHealthyAgeing #YogaInTheSquare
#InternationalDayofYoga
#IDY2025
#YogaForOneEarthOneHealth
#YogaDay2025
#YogaForAll
#YogaMahotsav
#InternationalDayofYoga
#InternationalDayofYoga2026
#स्वस्थ_आयु_के_लिए_योग
#YogaForHealthyAgeing
#IDY
#IDY2026
#Yoga365
#HarGharYoga
#PMKeSaath
#VandeYoga
#GangotriSeGangasagar
The Yoga Protocol Session is underway at Victoria Square, Birmingham in the heart of the Midlands, led by Ms Maria, Mr Andrew & Dr Madhu. Participants are experiencing the transformative power of Yoga in a collective atmosphere of peace and mindfulness 🧘♂️🌿 #YogaForHealthyAgeing
#InternationalDayofYoga
#IDY2025
#YogaForOneEarthOneHealth
#YogaDay2025
#YogaForAll
#YogaMahotsav
#InternationalDayofYoga
#InternationalDayofYoga2026
#स्वस्थ_आयु_के_लिए_योग
#YogaForHealthyAgeing
#IDY
#IDY2026
#Yoga365
#HarGharYoga
#PMKeSaath
#VandeYoga
#GangotriSeGangasagar
@moayush@IndianDiplomacy@HCI_London
The day began with a media interaction by Consul General Dr Venkatachalam Murugan at Victoria Square, Birmingham. Consul General @venkatifs interacted with the media and spoke about the releanvavce of Yoga and its widespread message. A strong start to celebrating Yoga as a global movement for health and harmony 🌍🧘♀️ #YogaInTheSquare
@HCI_London@IndianDiplomacy@iccr_hq@moayush
#InternationalDayofYoga
#IDY2025
#YogaForOneEarthOneHealth
#YogaDay2025
#YogaForAll
#YogaMahotsav
#InternationalDayofYoga
#InternationalDayofYoga2026
#स्वस्थ_आयु_के_लिए_योग
#YogaForHealthyAgeing
#IDY
#IDY2026
#Yoga365
#HarGharYoga
#PMKeSaath
#VandeYoga
#GangotriSeGangasagar
Over 500 enthusiastic participants have gathered at Victoria Square, Birmingham in the heart of the Midlands, for the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations. A vibrant atmosphere of unity, wellbeing, and cultural harmony marks the beginning of #YogaInTheSquare 🧘♂️🇮🇳🇬🇧 #YogaForHealthyAgeing
#InternationalDayofYoga
#IDY2025
#YogaForOneEarthOneHealth
#YogaDay2025
#YogaForAll
#YogaMahotsav
#InternationalDayofYoga
#InternationalDayofYoga2026
#स्वस्थ_आयु_के_लिए_योग
#YogaForHealthyAgeing
#IDY
#IDY2026
#Yoga365
#HarGharYoga
#PMKeSaath
#VandeYoga
#GangotriSeGangasagar
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🔸Prime Minister @narendramodi leads the national observance of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Red Road in Kolkata, West Bengal
🔸 Yoga connects us all and brings us together: PM
🔸 When yoga becomes a way of life, it becomes the foundation of human unity: PM
🔸 Yoga shows the path from mental well-being to physical well-being: PM
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From physical wellness to inner peace, yoga enriches every aspect of life. Delighted to join this year’s celebrations in Kolkata. https://t.co/75UZECw8JR
On International Yoga Day, President Droupadi Murmu participated in a mass yoga demonstration at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The President said that Yoga is a powerful medium for connecting the individual to the self, society to nature, and humanity to the vast universal consciousness. At a time when the world is facing numerous challenges, Yoga can play a significant role in guiding humanity towards peace, balance, harmony and collective well-being. She urged people to make Yoga an integral part of their daily lives.