How Did the Indian Armed Forces Celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga?

New Delhi, June 21 (NationPress) As the globe celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces wholeheartedly engaged in this significant event, organizing Yoga sessions in various landscapes—from the frozen peaks of Siachen to the vast expanses of the Indian Ocean and pivotal bases in Jammu & Kashmir.

Following the global theme of “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” the festivities emphasized yoga’s powerful impact in fostering resilience, focus, and unity within India’s defense forces.

The highlight of the event was spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam, where over 11,000 naval personnel and their families took part in a grand yoga session.

The Indian Navy marked Yoga Day at all its stations and aboard ships, including those docked at international ports like Mauritius, Oman, and Malaysia. In the Himalayas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the celebrations at the Northern Command HQ in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, where he performed yoga alongside 2,500 soldiers.

Rajnath Singh associated yoga with the mental clarity and discipline observed during critical operations, such as Operation Sindoor, recognizing it as a symbol of the Armed Forces’ inner strength. At the world’s highest battlefield, the Siachen Glacier, Indian Army personnel commemorated the 11th International Day of Yoga with remarkable dedication, practicing asanas in sub-zero conditions.

The event highlighted the resilience and mental strength of soldiers stationed at extreme altitudes, showcasing yoga’s role in boosting physical endurance and psychological well-being, even in the most challenging environments. This celebration conveyed a strong message of inner strength, unity, and discipline, resonating with the spirit of “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.

The Indian Air Force organized yoga sessions at the Air Force Station in New Delhi, aligning with the IAF’s motto, “People First, Mission Always.”

The Indian Coast Guard initiated its “Yoga Sangam” campaign at over 60 coastal and island sites, led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani in Noida.

Thousands of ICG personnel and their families participated nationwide.

Notably, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) mobilized over nine lakh cadets for synchronized yoga at iconic locations throughout the country, from Leh to Kanyakumari and Rishikesh to Tezu, further highlighting India’s growing national movement for wellness and unity through yoga.

Across various commands, ranks, and regions, the Armed Forces reaffirmed yoga as more than a practice, incorporating it as an essential component of daily life, operational readiness, and national strength.