From India’s historic monuments and the Great Pyramids of Giza to city landmarks and public spaces across continents, people around the world came tog…
1/10India: Yoga at Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi | People performed yoga at the historic Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi as India marked International Yoga Day 2026. The heritage site became a backdrop for the wellness event. (Image: PTI)
2/10China Hosts Yoga Day Event at Shanghai’s Bund Finance Centre | The Consulate General of India in Shanghai organised a Yoga Day event where around 400 participants joined the celebrations. Diplomats, academics, yoga practitioners and members of the Indian community took part in guided yoga, meditation and breathing exercises. The event highlighted yoga’s role in promoting health, mental wellness and a balanced lifestyle. (Image: India in Shanghai/X)
3/10US Participants Practice Yoga At Lincoln Memorial In Washington, DC | Hundreds of people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC to mark International Yoga Day. The event was organised by the Embassy of India and focused on this year’s theme, ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’. Participants performed yoga exercises and joined the global movement promoting wellness. (Image: India in USA/X)
4/10Japan Marks Yoga Day At Historic Tokyo Venue | More than 2,100 yoga enthusiasts participated in celebrations organised by the Indian Embassy in Tokyo. The event was held at the historic Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple, where participants performed yoga despite rainy weather. The programme highlighted yoga as a practice for health and harmony. (Image: India in Japan/X)
5/10Canada Holds Yoga Session Near Ontario Assembly | Around 800 participants joined International Yoga Day celebrations in Toronto. Government representatives, diplomats, yoga practitioners and community members took part in the session held near the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The event focused on yoga’s ability to bring people together through wellness. (Image: India in Toronto/X)
6/10Saudi Arabia Joins Global Yoga Celebrations | Nearly 500 participants attended a Yoga Day event in Riyadh. Government officials, diplomats, school students and members of the Indian community joined the celebrations. The session included yoga exercises led by instructors and promoted the message of healthy living. (Image: India in Saudi Arabia/X)
7/10Nepal Celebrates Yoga Near Lumbini Heritage Site | A Yoga Day programme was organised near the Maya Devi Temple and Eternal Peace Flame in Lumbini. More than 600 participants joined the session held at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The event connected yoga with health, peace and cultural exchange. (Image: India in Nepal/X)
8/10Egypt: Yoga In Front Of The Giza Pyramids | People practised yoga against the backdrop of the Giza pyramids, creating one of the striking visuals from global Yoga Day celebrations. (Image: Reuters)
9/10Myanmar: Mass Yoga Programme In Yangon | Participants joined a mass yoga session organised by the Indian Embassy in Yangon to mark the occasion. (Image: AP)
10/10Pakistan: Yoga Day Celebrations In Lahore | People gathered in Lahore and participated in yoga exercises as part of International Yoga Day events. (Image: AP)