21/06/2026
The 12th International Day of Yoga was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Cote d’Or National Sports Complex, Mauritius, bringing together people from all walks of life in the spirit of health, harmony and well-being.
Dr. the Hon. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of 🇲🇺, graced the event as Chief Guest along with Mrs. Veena Ramgoolam. The Hon. Anil Kumar Bachoo, 🇲🇺 Minister of Health & Wellness, the Hon. Anishta Babooram, Junior Minister of Health & Wellness, and 🇮🇳 High Commissioner of India Shri Anurag Srivastava joined over 1,000 yoga enthusiasts in the celebrations.
In his address, 🇮🇳 High Commissioner highlighted this year’s theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing", emphasizing Yoga’s role in preventive healthcare, mental well-being, active living and healthy ageing. He noted that nearly 26 Yoga events had been organized across Mauritius in the run-up to IDY 2026 and congratulated Mauritian students who won silver and bronze medals at the World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad.
He also underscored the growing 🇮🇳🤝🇲🇺 partnership in health and wellness, including the proposed AYUSH Centre of Excellence announced during the recent State Visit of 🇲🇺 Prime Minister Ramgoolam to 🇮🇳 India, and reaffirmed that Yoga remains a powerful symbol of the enduring people-to-people ties between the two countries.
The programme featured warm-up and breathing exercises, the Common Yoga Protocol, meditation, Yoga dance performances by children, adults and senior citizens, and an Ayurveda Lounge showcasing the benefits of Ayurveda, preventive healthcare and holistic wellness.
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Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
