In a grand effort to celebrate the spirit and impact of yoga worldwide, the Ministry of Ayush is set to organize ‘Yoga Connect’, a hybrid global summit on 14th June 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, . This pivotal event serves as a key lead-up to the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), bringing together a prestigious and diverse gathering of yoga gurus, policymakers, healthcare experts, business leaders, and global influencers.

The summit, coordinated by the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) — India’s apex research body in the field — will follow a hybrid format, blending in-person participation with virtual engagements. Over 1,000 participants are expected to attend in person, while a significant number of attendees from international wellness communities and yoga institutions will join virtually.

Participants will include experts from Bahrain, the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Korea, each bringing unique insights into the fields of yoga, wellness, healthcare, and academic research. The event reflects the growing global relevance of yoga as a unifying health discipline, and India’s pivotal role in championing it on the world stage.

A major highlight of the summit will be the release of the much-anticipated ‘Yoga Prabhava’ report. This nationwide study, conducted by CCRYN, offers an in-depth assessment of the impact of International Day of Yoga initiatives over the past decade. The report promises to provide valuable data and insights for academicians, public health professionals, and policymakers about how yoga initiatives have influenced health and lifestyle outcomes across India.

Three critical knowledge products will also be unveiled during the summit:

• Decadal Impact of Yoga (E-book) – Documenting 10 years of IDY milestones and influence.
• Scientometric Analysis of Yoga Research – A comprehensive report that maps yoga-related research and trends.
• Bhartiya Vriksha Vaibhavam – An illustrated booklet showcasing native Indian trees and their deep-rooted connection to yoga practices and holistic wellness traditions.

These launches reflect a strong commitment to integrating traditional wisdom with scientific inquiry and cultural preservation.

The event will feature multiple thematic sessions, reflecting the wide-ranging applications of yoga across disciplines:

• Yoga for the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases
• Studies on the Common Yoga Protocol and IDY Impact
• Yoga-Tech: Innovators Presentation
• Vision of Yoga for All
• Yoga and its Applications
• Yoga and Women’s Health Across Life Stages
• Yoga Commerce and Industry

These sessions will allow participants to explore yoga’s role in public health, technological innovation, gender wellness, and economic growth, offering a platform for collaboration and policy recommendations.

Yoga Connect 2025 will be graced by some of the most respected figures in the global yoga community, including:

• Swami Baba Ramdevji
• Acharya BalaKrishnaji
• HR Nagendraji
• His Holiness Bikkhu Sanghasena
• Sri Bharath Bhushanji

Their presence will provide a unique blend of philosophical insight, practical guidance, and thought leadership, anchoring the summit in both tradition and progress.

This summit holds special significance as it marks ten years since the United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014, an initiative spearheaded by India. In 2016, yoga was also recognized by as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, affirming its importance in the global cultural and wellness landscape.

‘Yoga Connect’ stands as a tribute to India’s enduring legacy and leadership in wellness, while paving the way forward for research, innovation, and global collaboration in yoga. As the world continues to navigate complex health and societal challenges, yoga remains a symbol of balance, unity, and holistic well-being.

Through this summit, India once again shares its ancient wisdom with a modern world, demonstrating how yoga can transform lives and connect communities across borders.