The Ministry of Ayush is participating in the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, to showcase India's holistic approach to health and wellbeing. A key feature is daily yoga sessions at the India Pavilion, conducted in collaboration with various organizations, running from May 2 to October 13, 2025. As of May 20, 2025, 55 sessions have been held with over 2,100 participants. A Yoga Week is planned for June 15-21, culminating in a celebration of International Day of Yoga on June 21. The India Pavilion will also feature traditional medicinal plants and Ayush-based health products from June 29 to July 5, with a B2B meet and roadshow scheduled for June 30 to promote global collaboration and investment.
Key Entities Referenced
AYUSH: Refers to the traditional and non-conventional systems of health care and healing that include Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy.
Osaka Expo: Refers to the World Expo 2025 being held in Osaka, Japan.
20 MAY 2025: Date of the press release regarding AYUSH participation at the Osaka Expo.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the press release.
Ministry of Ayush: The Indian government ministry responsible for promoting traditional and alternative medicine systems.
World Expo 2025: The ongoing World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
Japan: Country hosting the World Expo 2025.
Yoga: A major global attraction at the World Expo 2025, with daily sessions being held.
India Pavilion Bharat: The location where Yoga sessions are held at the World Expo 2025.
India Trade Promotion Organisation ITPO: An organisation collaborating with the Ministry of Ayush for the yoga sessions.
Embassy of India in Tokyo: An Indian embassy collaborating with the Ministry of Ayush for the yoga sessions.
Consulate General of India in OsakaKobe: An Indian consulate collaborating with the Ministry of Ayush for the yoga sessions.
Heartfulness Institute: An institute collaborating with the Ministry of Ayush for the yoga sessions.
2 May to 13 October 2025: The period during which daily yoga sessions are being conducted at the World Expo 2025.
Shri Sibi George: Ambassador of India to Japan.
Shri Chandru Appar: Consul General of India in OsakaKobe.
Golden Week: A Japanese holiday period that coincided with the inaugural yoga session.
Yoga Week 1521 June 2025: A week of yoga celebrations leading up to the International Day of Yoga.
International Day of Yoga IDY: A global event celebrated on 21 June.
21 June: Date of International Day of Yoga.
29 June to 5 July: Dates during which the India PavilionBharat will highlight traditional medicinal plants, herbs, and Ayushbased health products.
30 June: Date of a B2B meet and roadshow to promote global collaborations and investment opportunities in Ayushbased healthcare.
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: A phrase meaning the world is one family.
MVAKS Release ID: 2129934: Release ID of the press release
AYUSH
Stretching Across Borders: Ayush Showcases India's
Holistic Health Power at Osaka Expo
Posted On: 20 MAY 2025 5:22PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Ayush’s vibrant and impactful participation at the ongoing World Expo 2025 in
Osaka, Japan, is receiving widespread appreciation for showcasing India’s holistic approach to
health and wellbeing. Among various thematic offerings, Yoga has emerged as a major global
attraction, drawing participants to daily sessions being held at the iconic India Pavilion -Bharat.Glimpses from the Everyday Yoga Sessions, organised by the Ministry of Ayush being held at World Expo
2025 in Osaka
Under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the India Trade Promotion Organisation
(ITPO), Embassy of India in Tokyo, Consulate General of India in Osaka-Kobe, and the Heartfulness
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Institute, daily yoga sessions are being conducted from 2 May to 13 October 2025 — a unique six-month-
long initiative promoting India’s integrative health traditions. So far, 55 sessions have been held, with over
2,100 participants, including Japanese nationals and international visitors.
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The inaugural yoga session on 2 May 2025 was graced by H.E. Shri Sibi George, Ambassador of India to
Japan, and Shri Chandru Appar, Consul General of India in Osaka-Kobe. The event coincided with Japan’s
Golden Week, attracting significant footfall and setting a high-visibility tone for the months ahead.
The upcoming Yoga Week (15–21 June 2025), culminating in a Mega celebration of International Day of
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Yoga (IDY) on 21 June, promises to further strengthen India's global outreach. Multiple daily sessions
including morning, evening, and Y-break formats are planned to engage a diverse audience.
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Additionally, the India Pavilion-Bharat, scheduled from 29 June to 5 July, will highlight traditional
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medicinal plants, herbs, and Ayush-based health products. A B2B meet and roadshow on 30 June will
promote global collaborations and investment opportunities in Ayush-based healthcare.
India’s participation in World Expo 2025 is a testament to its vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam -the world is
one family. Through Yoga and Ayush, India is contributing meaningfully to the global dialogue on
sustainable living and holistic health, reinforcing its commitment to wellbeing for all.
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