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New Delhi: International Yoga Day celebrated each year on June 21, is a great opportunity for all to come together and celebrate age old way of living life with peace and happiness, it is a holistic approach towards life and how one can enhance mental well-being, focus, reduce stress, and learn to live an active and fit life for a young and happy you.

On the occasion of your day each year, at various locations across the globe, there are various events and activities that take place for people to participate and a pair them about the importance and benefits of yoga in their life. Not only is it’s just and fun element in your life, but it also helps in reducing stress and anxiety, improving mental well-being, and physical health too.

Here are some of the activities that you can organise for International Yoga Day and celebrate with all age groups to welcome them on a spiritual journey with self through yoga this year.

Yoga Day activities

1. Sunrise or Sunset Yoga Sessions

Organise yoga sessions at dawn or dusk to connect with nature. Practising sun salutations (Surya Namaskar) as the sun rises or sets is spiritually uplifting and visually calming.

2. Yoga-Themed Poster & Drawing Competitions

Encourage children and youth to express the benefits of yoga through art. Use themes like “Yoga for Peace,” “Yoga and Nature,” or “My Yoga Routine.” These contests can be hosted in schools or online to drive participation.

3. Mandala Art & Mindfulness Colouring Workshops

Introduce participants to mandala drawing or colouring as a form of meditation. It’s a peaceful, creative activity that improves focus and reduces stress — perfect for beginners and kids.

4. Speech, Essay, or Slogan Competitions

In schools and colleges, organise speech or essay contests with topics such as “Why Yoga Matters Today” or “Yoga for a Healthy Future.” You can also run a slogan-writing challenge to promote original wellness messages.

5. Yoga Skits or Dance Performances

Combine yoga with performing arts by encouraging children to create short skits or classical dance sequences that incorporate yoga poses. This helps blend tradition with creativity.

6. Yoga Pose Photography or Reel Challenge

Invite people to share photos or videos of their favourite yoga pose on social media using a unique hashtag like #YogaDayWithMe. This boosts digital participation and wellness awareness.

7. Herbal Tea or Healthy Smoothie Corners

Set up a wellness zone offering green teas, detox waters, and fruit smoothies. This adds a refreshing and health-conscious touch to your event.

8. Mindfulness and Meditation Sessions

Complement physical yoga with guided meditation, breathing techniques (pranayama), or sound healing for a full-spectrum experience of calm and clarity.

9. Partner or Family Yoga Activities

Introduce simple pair yoga postures to encourage bonding between parents and children, friends, or couples. These light-hearted sessions make yoga more approachable.

10. Yoga + Sustainability Drive

Tie your event with a social cause—host a “Yoga for Nature” event where participants do yoga outdoors and follow it up with a tree plantation or eco-cleanup drive.

These are some of the minor yet effective steps one can take towards spreading awareness and motivation among others, this Yoga Day, and celebrate it with cheer and joy.