6,000+ Perform Bhujangasana, Set Asia Record as Yoga Mahotsav Marks 50-Day Countdown to IDY 2026

The Yoga Mahotsav in Hyderabad marking the 50-day countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 was a landmark celebration:

Record-Breaking Participation
- 6,000+ participants performed Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) in unison at Kanha Shanti Vanam, earning a place in the Asia Book of Records.
- The event showcased yoga’s collective spirit and India’s leadership in promoting wellness.

Global Footprint
- Representatives from 20+ countries (including the UK, Canada, Australia, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Cuba, Namibia, and Lesotho) joined the countdown, reflecting yoga’s growing international reach.

Key Messages from Leaders
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy:
- “Yoga is a priceless gift to humanity.”
- Linked yoga to building a healthy and disciplined Viksit Bharat by 2047.
- Called for Hyderabad to emerge as a global hub for yoga and wellness.

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav:
- Highlighted yoga’s role in strengthening India’s identity as a global wellness hub.
- Announced the Yoga 365 campaign, encouraging citizens to make yoga a daily practice.
- A 100-day free yoga training programme is underway, aiming for 1 lakh participants and offering Yog Mitra certification.

Cultural & Spiritual Elements
- Mass demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) led by MDNIY instructors.
- Heartfulness Meditation session guided by Daaji (Kamlesh D. Patel).
- Performances included Natyayoga and a Yoga fusion presentation by a Korean team.

Next Milestone
- The 25-day countdown Yoga Mahotsav will be held at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, symbolizing the blend of India’s cultural heritage and wellness traditions.

This event not only set a record but also reinforced yoga’s role as a pillar of India’s global soft power and a bridge between health, culture, and diplomacy.