Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's wife, Yoshiko Ishiba, on Saturday participated in the International Yoga Day celebrations in Tokyo. The event was organised by the Indian Embassy in Japan.

Norwegian Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener's post on X came on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day.

The French Embassy in India has hosted a yoga session on the occasion of the 11th International Day of Yoga.

In a post on X, it said that France shares a deep connection with yoga-embodied by figures like Padma Shri Charlotte Chopin, a yoga pioneer who inspired thousands in France.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir.

Mr Singh met the army personnel here in Udhampur, praised their efforts in Operation Sindoor.

"Your bravery is widely admired across the nation. I salute the valour and courage of the Indian Army," Rajnath Singh said during his address.

He gave a clear message that Operation Sindoor was not just a reaction, and it is not over yet.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has urged school teachers to practice yoga with students for 15 minutes every day to stay physically and mentally fit.

Mr Sawant, who was participating in a programme held on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day in Bambolim, said yoga is an integral part of the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission envisioned by PM Modi.

School teachers are trained in the practice of yoga by various organisations, he said.

"I request teachers to practice yoga with their students in schools for at least 15 minutes daily," the chief minister said.

He said regular yoga practice will help students concentrate and remain mentally and physically fit.

"Fit India is a part of Viksit Bharat 2047 mission. We want every youngster to be physically fit. We should not practice yoga only because a teacher or yoga trainer forces us. We should for ourselves and our families," Mr Sawant said.

On the 11th International Day of Yoga, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel performed Yoga in Ladakh near the Pangong Tso lake, which is located at an altitude of around 4,200 metres.

Border Security Forces personnel have performed Yoga at the Attari border in Amritsar.

President Droupadi Murmu attends the Yoga event in Dehradun on the occasion of the International Yoga Day 2025.

Norwegian Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, has shared a "how it started vs how it's going" post on International Yoga Day.

"When I moved to India last year, I started practicing Yoga more actively! As we mark International Yoga Day 2025, proud to show my attempt at headstand lotus pose! I find Yoga beneficial for my mental & physical health & hope you do too," she said on X, and posted two pictures of her performing Yoga.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today led the International Yoga Day celebrations from Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam.

King Charles has said that Yoga's popularity is increasing across the United Kingdom.

As hundreds of people gathered in London to mark International Day of Yoga, Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami opened the proceedings by reading out a special message from King Charles.

The 76-year-old monarch, known for his affinity for Yoga, said this annual celebration "promoted the global principles of unity, compassion and wellbeing".

"The theme of this year's day, Yoga for One Earth, One Health, reminds us how vitally important it is that the world comes together to secure a happy and healthy future for present and future generations," read the King's message from Buckingham Palace.

"Initiatives like the International Day of Yoga provide an opportunity to celebrate a practice and philosophy that means so much to so many. Year on year, Yoga is increasing in popularity across the United Kingdom, with millions of people in our country reaping its benefits. Yoga is a powerful means of enabling anyone to improve their physical and mental health and fosters a sense of wellbeing and togetherness within communities," he said.

Yoga is great personal discipline, also a system that takes us from "me to we", said PM Modi.

PM Modi said that Yoga is for everyone, beyond boundaries, backgrounds, age or ability.

"Yoga is the pause button humanity needs... to breathe, to balance, to become whole again," he said.

Whether Sydney Opera House or Everest mountain or span of ocean, message is yoga is for everyone, said PM Modi as he led celebrations in Visakhapatnam.

Yoga has now become part of life of crores of people around world, said PM Modi in Visakhapatnam.

Speaking at the Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam, PM Modi said that Yoga isn't just an exercise but "a way of life".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam as the Andhra Pradesh government pulled out all stops to ensure that the event is a grand one.

PM Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu attended the International Yoga Day celebrations at RK beach in Visakhapatnam.

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri joined the dignitaries from diplomatic missions from across the world to perform Yoga on International Yoga Day. 

People gathered along the beach to take part in International Yoga Day celebrations which will be presided over by PM Narendra Modi, in attendance of CM Chandrababu Naidu.

Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Governor Bandaru Dattatreya attended the 11th International Day of Yoga event at Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra.

ITBP performed Yoga on the occasion of International Yoga Day. Visuals show that ITBP personnel are performing Yoga at 14,100–14,200 feet on the banks of Pangong Tso, Ladakh.

India's High Commissioner to the UK, Vikaram Doraiswami, led the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations organised by the High Commission of India at The Strand with vibrant participation from the Indian diaspora, yoga enthusiasts, and friends of India.