In anticipation of the International Day of Yoga 2025 (IDY2025), a diverse group of celebrities and influencers are promoting the practice of yoga and its benefits. Figures from film, music, sports, and public service, including Dr. Kiran Bedi, Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor, Sangram Singh, Kailash Kher, Sonal Mansingh, Manoj Joshi, Shilpa Shetty, and Rakul Preet Singh, have shared messages emphasizing yoga's role in physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Their support aims to encourage the adoption of yoga as a lifestyle, particularly among younger generations, and to build excitement for the upcoming International Day of Yoga on June 21st. This widespread outreach is intended to amplify the message of yoga's holistic benefits and celebrate a decade of IDY.
Key Entities Referenced
AYUSH: An Indian governmental body or department related to traditional medicine.
International Day of Yoga 2025: An annual international event promoting yoga, specifically the 2025 iteration.
10 JUN 2025: Date of the press release.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - likely the source of the press release.
IDY2025: Abbreviation for International Day of Yoga 2025.
Former Governor of Puducherry: A past political position.
Retired IPS Officer: A former law enforcement position in India.
Dr. Kiran Bedi: Former Governor of Puducherry and Retired IPS Officer who expressed support for Yoga.
Anupam Kher: Eminent actor who shared a video message encouraging everyone to Celebrate Yoga.
Anil Kapoor: Veteran actor who shared his thoughts on Yoga on the social media platform X.
Yoga Mahotsav: A Yoga festival related to the International Day of Yoga.
Sangram Singh: Wrestler and motivational speaker who added his thoughts on Yoga.
Kailash Kher: Cultural luminary who reflected on the transformations in India due to Yoga.
Sonal Mansingh: Globally renowned classical dancer who noted Yoga's impact on her life.
Manoj Joshi: Eminent Actor who stated the benefits of practicing yoga daily.
Ayurvedic: Refers to traditional Indian medicine.
Shilpa Shetty: Fitness icon who posted on X about Yoga.
Rakul Preet Singh: Popular actor who mentioned Yoga on her Instagram.
Instagram: Social media platform.
X: Social media platform.
June 21: The date when the International Day of Yoga is celebrated.
India: The country where yoga traditions originated and where the decade of IDY is being celebrated.
MVAKS Release ID: 2135391: A release identifier.
AYUSH
Stars Align for Wellness: Celebrities and Influencers
Come forward to Promote the International Day of
Yoga 2025
Posted On: 10 JUN 2025 4:43PM by PIB Delhi
As the International Day of Yoga- 2025 (IDY-2025) approaches, familiar faces from film, music, and public
service are joining the momentum, reinforcing yoga’s place in everyday life. What began as a national
observance has grown into a people’s movement, and now, celebrated names from across the country are
becoming a part of it.
Former Governor of Puducherry and Retired IPS Officer, Dr. Kiran Bedi also expressed support, stating,
“Yoga is another word for self-care and social care.” These messages, rooted in authenticity and lived
experience, are motivating youngsters to rediscover India’s rich wellness traditions.
Eminent actor Anupam Kher shared a video message encouraging everyone to “Celebrate Yoga”.
Veteran actor Anil Kapoor took to the social media platform ‘X’ to share his thoughts, saying, “Yoga inspires,
heals, and unites. Let's embrace a healthier today and tomorrow through the spirit of Yoga Mahotsav.”
Wrestler and motivational speaker Sangram Singh added, “Yoga means union — the connection of the soul
with the Supreme. It aligns us with nature and bridges the gap between our physical and inner selves. By
integrating body, mind, and spirit, yoga helps us stay free from stress, anxiety, and depression.”
Cultural luminaries also lent their voices wherein Kailash Kher reflected, “Among the many transformations
in India, the world has acknowledged and embraced the timeless gift of Yoga,” while globally renowned
classical dancer Sonal Mansingh noted, “Yoga has been a path to deep insight and spiritual elevation
throughout my life’s journey.”
Eminent Actor Manoj Joshi stated that “In our modern, fast-paced lives, if we plan our daily routine according
to Ayurvedic and yoga principles, it will be beneficial for both our physical and mental well-being. He also
urged people to practice yoga daily.”
Echoing the sentiment, fitness icon Shilpa Shetty posted on ‘X’ “Yoga nurtures harmony—within and aroundus. As we mark IDY 2025 through the spirit of the Yoga Mahotsav [IDY], let us collectively promote this
heritage of wellness for generations to come.”
Popular actor Rakul Preet Singh mentioned on her Instagram, “From ancient India to the global stage, yoga
continues to inspire, heal, and unite.”
These influential voices have brought renewed energy to the movement, urging their millions of followers to
adopt yoga not just as a practice, but as a way of life. Their vibrant social media messages and personal
reflections have significantly amplified the campaign’s visibility across generations.
Their unified outreach is igniting a nationwide wave of enthusiasm, especially among digital natives and
young audiences, building anticipation as the world prepares to celebrate International Day of Yoga on June
21. Their collective outreach is catalysing a national movement, especially among the youth and digital
audiences, building excitement ahead of June 21.
As India celebrates a decade of IDY, the support of these icons reflects a growing nationwide sentiment: Yoga
is not just an exercise, it's a celebration of life and balance.
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