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Yoga for Humanity 2.0: Modi calls for global unity
The Indian Prime Minister led a mass Yoga event at Visakhapatnam beachfront in Andhra Pradesh with nearly five lakh participants, marking this year’s celebrations.
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Pranavi Sharma - Sat, 21, Jun 2025
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PM Narendra Modi performing Yoga in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. / X/@narendramodi
Calling for a new global approach to peace and cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 21 said Yoga must evolve into a tool of international policy. “Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for Humanity 2.0, where Inner Peace becomes Global Policy,” he said while addressing the 11th International Day of Yoga event held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Modi led a mass Yoga event at the city’s beachfront alongside nearly five lakh participants, marking this year’s celebrations themed “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”. The theme highlights the link between individual well-being and environmental health, which Modi said Yoga helps illuminate. “Yoga teaches us we are not isolated individuals but integral parts of nature,” he said. “Initially, we learn to care for our own health and wellness, but gradually, this care expands to our environment, society, and the planet.”
In his address, the Prime Minister urged all nations to move beyond individual benefits and incorporate Yoga into public policy. “Yoga should not remain merely a personal practice but should evolve into a medium for global partnerships,” he said. “Yoga should guide the world from conflict to cooperation, and from stress to solutions.”
Yoga isn't just an exercise. It is a way of life. Wonderful to join this year's Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam. https://t.co/ReTJ0Ju2sN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2025
Modi also pointed to growing stress and instability around the world, describing Yoga as a “pause button” that offers balance and restoration. “Yoga is the pause button humanity needs, to breathe, to balance, to become whole again,” he said.
The Prime Minister reflected on the journey of International Yoga Day since India proposed it to the United Nations in 2014, receiving support from 175 countries. “It was not merely for a proposal but represented a collective effort by the world for the greater good of humanity,” he said. “Eleven years on, Yoga has become an integral part of the lifestyle of millions across the globe.”
He cited the widespread adoption of Yoga—from scientists practicing in space to visually impaired individuals reading yogic texts in Braille—and stressed its accessibility: “Yoga is for everyone and for all, Beyond Boundaries, Beyond Backgrounds, Beyond age or ability.”
Modi led a mass Yoga event at the city’s beachfront alongside nearly five lakh participants. / X/@narendramodi
Touching briefly on local efforts, Modi acknowledged Andhra Pradesh’s “Yogandhra Abhiyan” and its mass participation. However, the focus of his speech remained on Yoga’s international relevance. He stressed the need to combine traditional knowledge with modern science, highlighting India’s investment in Yoga research through institutions like AIIMS. “Yoga has shown significant impact in the treatment of cardiac and neurological disorders, as well as in improving women’s health and mental well-being,” he said.
Modi also announced new steps to promote Yoga globally, including e-Ayush visas, standardized protocols, and the deployment of certified Yoga teachers across the country. He noted over a million events had been registered nationwide through the Yoga Portal.
In his concluding remarks, Modi encouraged individuals to reduce oil intake, adopt healthy eating habits, and start their day with Yoga. “Yoga should serve as a thread that weaves humanity together,” he said. “Yoga for One Earth, One Health should become a global resolution.”
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