International Yoga Day: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leads yoga session in Faridabad

Jun 21, 2025

FARIDABAD: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led a yoga session on the 11th International Day of Yoga at Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management in Faridabad, Haryana. She was seen doing various yoga poses at the session.

The theme for this year is "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," which echoes India's vision of global wellness and reflects the integrated vision of well-being. It emphasises the interconnectedness of human and planetary health, drawing from the Indian ethos of "Sarve Santu Niramaya" (May all be free from disease).

Many political leaders and celebrities participated in the International Day of Yoga celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took part in the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations, where he hailed yoga as a gift "beyond age" that transcends all boundaries and unites humanity in "health and harmony."

The event took place against the scenic backdrop of the Visakhapatnam coastline, with Indian Navy ships stationed near the shore, adding to the grandeur of the celebrations.