International Day of Yoga to be observed on June 21, 2026

Key facts

• The International Festival of Yoga and Meditation 2026 is being organised across Ladakh from June 15 to 21 to mark the 12th United Nations (UN) International Day of Yoga.
• The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR), Leh, in collaboration with the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, organised a seminar on the Integration of Yoga for Public Health.
• Major attractions of the festival include special Yoga sessions at the Siachen Base Camp and Pangong Lake to showcase the region's landscape and promote wellness.
• The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs conducted a Yoga workshop at the Parliament House Annexe in New Delhi, led by Dr. Ramesh Kumar from Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University.
• Former Director of the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi, and NISR Director Dr. Padma Gurmet highlighted the role of Yoga in preventive healthcare.