Mysuru celebrated the 11th International Yoga Day in 2025, and it was huge! Over 15,000 people, from little kids to older folks, showed up at the Palace Grounds to do yoga.
What It Was All About
Every June 21st, people all over the world celebrate International Yoga Day. In 2025, Mysuru went all out. The Maharaja’s palace grounds were packed with 15,000 yoga mats and filled with people aged 3 to 70 doing their thing.
The theme for the 11th Yoga Day was “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The main idea was that taking care of ourselves and taking care of the planet go hand in hand. The huge crowd in Mysuru proved that yoga can bring anyone together, no matter how old they are, what gender they are, where they’re from, or what their physical condition is. It helps everyone get better together.
Where It Happened & Who Was There
The event took place on the big lawns of Mysuru Palace. Here’s a quick look:
- 15,000 yogis of all ages, like 3-year-old Hima and 70-year-old Rathnamma.
- More than 1,000 yoga teachers, 500 coordinators, and representatives from 20 AYUSH Arogya Mandiras.
- Locals, tourists, and people with disabilities—everyone was welcome
- Important people like Minister H. C. Mahadevappa, MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, MLA T.S. Srivatsa, DC G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, ADC P. Shivaraju, and MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif.
- The event was put together by the Union Ministry of AYUSH, the Karnataka Govt, Mysuru District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, and the Mysuru Yoga Federation.
What Went On
- Start: The national anthem, respect to Mysuru’s history, and the lighting of a lamp.
- Speeches: Minister Mahadevappa spoke about how important Mysuru is to yoga around the globe and mentioned a possible Yoga Convention Centre in the future. Someone read a message from the founder of Mysuru Pyramid about putting yoga in schools, just like the morning prayer.
- Yoga Time: Started with Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutations), then asanas for strength, flexibility, and being mindful. There were even special parts for kids, seniors, and people with disabilities.
- End: Everyone did breathing exercises and Shavasana while listening to traditional chants.
Cool Stories
- Hima (3): This little girl was copying the Surya Namaskars. Her family is really into yoga, and it shows!
- Rathnamma (70): She was wearing a traditional saree and showed how graceful and strong she is. Yoga is clearly a big part of her life.
- AYUSH Teachers: Over 500 groups and 1,000 instructors showed off how well-organized yoga is in Mysuru. They teach discipline, science, and therapy to everyone.
- Tourists: People from other countries tried Indian yoga methods, mixing tradition with their own styles. Mysuru is a big hit with international yoga fans.
Mysuru: A Yoga Hotspot
Mysuru is known for being a center of modern yoga. At the event:
- People talked about how Mysuru was one of the first places to put yoga into everyday life and teacher training.
- There’s talk about building a Yoga Convention Centre to promote:
- Yoga in schools, like morning prayer.
- More tourism focused on wellness.
- Yoga research to help prevent diseases, with help from AYUSH.
Yoga Day Messages
- Theme 2025: Yoga for One Earth, One Health
- Date: June 21, 2025
- 11th International Day of Yoga
Top Wishes
- Happy International Yoga Day! Hope your life is as balanced as your tree pose.
- Yoga isn’t just exercise; it’s a way of life.
- Breathe in peace and breathe out stress today.
- Wishing you health and happiness on Yoga Day.
- Let your body, mind, and soul connect.
- Start with a smile and a stretch.
- Inhale confidence, exhale doubt!
- Find your centre.
- Yoga: Knowing yourself.
- Find inner peace.
- Balance your life with yoga.
- Harmony between body and mind.
- Every pose shows your strength.
- A little yoga keeps the chaos away.
- Stretch the body, calm the mind.
- Yoga is about what you learn on the way down.
- Be the energy you want.
- Hello to new beginnings!
- Yoga: Good for the planet and the heart.
- Let peace flow.
Messages for Family
- Hope you and your family find health through yoga.
- Yoga brings families together.
- Here’s to wellness with your loved ones.
- Sending peace to my family this Yoga Day.
- May we get healthier together.
Quotes
- Yoga is the fountain of youth. – Bob Harper
- Yoga is the journey of the self… – Bhagavad Gita
- Yoga transforms the person who sees. – B.K.S. Iyengar
- The nature of yoga is to shine light.
- Yoga is not about touching your toes…
Funny Wishes
- Happy Yoga Day! Hope you don’t fall asleep in Savasana.
- Stretch like no one’s watching!
- Yoga: Because punching people isn’t okay.
- May your downward dog be awesome.
- Yoga keeps the grumpiness away.
WhatsApp Status Ideas
- Yoga: My daily sanity.
- Peace starts on the mat.
- Yoga is my therapy.
- Breathe. Stretch. Repeat.
- Strong spine. Calm mind.
How to Share
- WhatsApp: Use short wishes with a yoga image.
- Instagram: Use a quote with a picture.
- Twitter: Quick messages with hashtags.
- Email: Use longer wishes with graphics.
Gift Ideas
- Personalized yoga mat
- Aromatherapy diffuser
- Yoga block set
- Online yoga class
- Wellness hamper
FAQ
- When is International Yoga Day? June 21st.
- What was the 2025 theme? “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”
- How many people were there in Mysuru? Over 15,000.
- Who organized it? A bunch of government groups and the Mysuru Yoga Federation.
- Who showed up? Important local leaders.
- What happened? Surya Namaskar, yoga sessions, meditation, and performances.
- Any future plans? Yes, a Yoga Convention Centre and yoga in schools.
- How can I celebrate online? Share messages and photos with hashtags.
- Gift ideas? Yoga mats, blocks, and wellness stuff.
- Why is Mysuru the Yoga Capital? It has great yoga schools and hosts big events.
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