‘Samyoga’ and ‘Yoga Unplugged’ signal a bold new direction for this Intl Yoga Day

As India prepares to celebrate the 10th anniversary of International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, a silent yet profound transformation is taking root across the country. Two signature events of International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 — Samyoga and Yoga Unplugged — are reshaping how yoga is practised and perceived, not just as a personal practice, but as an instrument for institutional reform, emotional resilience, and digital mindfulness.

From corporate boardrooms to college campuses, these initiatives are being embraced with remarkable enthusiasm, signalling a broader shift toward integrating yoga into the fabric of everyday life.

A flagship initiative under the Ministry of Ayush IDY 2025 framework, one of the signature events, Samyoga, is an initiative aimed at highlighting the translation of evidence-based Yoga practices into contemporary healthcare systems. Apart from conventional medicine, Samyoga will also cover the adoption of yoga in systems like Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy, Naturopathy and Sowa Rigpa.

On the other side, one of the signature events, Yoga Unplugged, is to motivate young individuals to embrace yoga as a natural part of their daily lives by making it more relatable, dynamic, and accessible. It aims to build strong community bonds by nurturing a vibrant network of young yoga practitioners who thrive on peer learning and shared experiences. It also highlights youth-led impact, showcasing inspiring youth-led stories and testimonials to drive peer-to-peer influence, build momentum, and normalise yoga as a way of life.

Under Yoga Unplugged, a range of engaging activities is introduced to connect youth with yoga in fun and meaningful ways. Key highlights include the Yoga Fusion youth festival with cultural performances, music-led yoga sessions, and competitions; online contests like quizzes, e-posters, and the Yoga My Pride photography challenge; and offline events such as workshops, talks, street art, and Yogasana Sports. A dedicated volunteering program to mobilise students through colleges and universities, encouraging large-scale youth participation in IDY 2025.

The momentum behind Samyoga and Yoga Unplugged was on full display at the recently held Third International Conference on Yoga and Naturopathy (ICYN) at SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, Dharmasthala, Karnataka.

As the countdown to IDY 2025 continues, these initiatives embody the spirit of this year’s theme: Yoga for One Earth, One Health. From healing minds to transforming systems, India’s evolving yoga landscape is laying the foundation for a healthier, more connected nation.