13.64 lakh locations, 2.5 lakh schools, 1.35 lakh Ayush Health & Wellness Centres, 35,000 colleges, 35,000 post offices, and many more performed yoga in sync on International Day of Yoga 2025

As the morning sun rose over the Indian subcontinent on June 21, 2025, a quiet transformation swept the nation. Streets, schoolyards, riverbanks, post offices, hospitals, and university grounds turned into open-air yoga studios. From Rajasthan’s deserts to Andhra’s coasts, from Himalayan towns to southern villages, over 13.64 lakh sites came alive in perfect unison. The clock struck 6:30 AM, and the country bent, stretched, and breathed — together. This wasn’t just a yoga session; this was Yoga Sangam — the Ministry of Ayush’s flagship event for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY). Never before had India attempted a nationwide movement of this scale, and never before had the response been this overwhelming.

Symphony of Wellness

Planned as a “synchronised national wellness movement,” Yoga Sangam was more than a mass demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP). It was an exercise in national coordination and collective consciousness. With pre-registrations topping 13.64 lakh, the initiative stitched together a diverse social fabric, bringing together:

• 2.5 lakh schools, igniting a culture of mindfulness early in life
• 1.35 lakh Ayush Health & Wellness Centres, turning yoga into preventive healthcare
• 35,000 colleges and universities, empowering youth through inner balance
• 35,000 post offices, reimagining public spaces as hubs of community wellness

The event was led nationally by the Prime Minister from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, setting the tone for a historic morning. States like Rajasthan (2.3 lakh registrations), Uttar Pradesh (1.55 lakh), Andhra Pradesh (1.35 lakh), and Madhya Pradesh (1.25 lakh) led the charge — proving that the message of yoga transcends political, regional, and cultural boundaries.

Beyond the Mat

Experts have long advocated the group practice of yoga as a catalyst for emotional resilience and mental clarity. But Yoga Sangam went one step further — it demonstrated how wellness could be decentralised, democratised, and delivered simultaneously to millions.

In an era where attention is fractured and communities often feel disconnected, the simultaneous yoga demonstrations served as a reset button. The synchronisation—down to the minute — was a metaphor for India’s growing commitment to unity through well-being.

Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, praised the initiative, emphasising the remarkable success of the the initiative and remarked, “Yoga Sangam was not just a demonstration of yoga — it was a demonstration of India’s unity, spirit, and shared commitment to well-being. The scale of IDY 2025, with over 13 lakh locations coming together in perfect synchrony, reflects the dedication of thousands of officials and volunteers. Through this, India sent a powerful message to the world — that wellness is our shared responsibility and yoga is our gift to global health.”

Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, highlighted the significance of the success of the initiative and said,”IDY 2025 marks a historic milestone in our journey to make wellness a mass movement. Bringing together over 13 lakh institutions and communities across India — and participation from countries around the world-reflects the growing global resonance of yoga. It is a proud moment for the Ministry, and a testament to what collective vision, coordination, and purpose can achieve.”

Cultural Turning Point

Yoga Sangam wasn’t merely about numbers — it was about narrative. It reminded India and the world that yoga is a shared national ethos. It can thrive in schools, hospitals, community centres, and even in your neighbourhood post office.