Preparations for the 12th International Day of Yoga gathered momentum as the High Commission of India, in association with BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, hosted a community yoga session ahead of the global observance.
The event brought together participants from across the community, with attendees taking part in guided yoga exercises aimed at promoting physical wellbeing, mindfulness and healthy living.
Organisers described the session as part of wider efforts to encourage greater awareness of yoga and its role in supporting both physical and mental health. The programme also highlighted yoga’s emphasis on balance, self-discipline and harmony.
Community members of different ages attended the event, reflecting the growing popularity of yoga as a wellness practice across diverse cultural backgrounds.
The International Day of Yoga is observed annually on 21 June following its adoption by the United Nations in 2014. The day is marked worldwide through public yoga sessions, workshops and awareness activities that promote the practice’s health benefits.
Representatives from the High Commission of India and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir welcomed the strong community response, noting that such events provide an opportunity for people to come together while learning about yoga and its traditions.
The curtain-raiser event forms part of a series of activities leading up to International Day of Yoga 2026, with further programmes expected to be held in the coming weeks.
Support independent community journalism. Support The Indian Sun.
Follow The Indian Sun on X | Instagram | Facebook
Support Independent Community Journalism
Dear Reader,The Indian Sun exists for one reason: to tell stories that might otherwise go unheard.
We report on local councils, state politics, small businesses and cultural festivals. We focus on the Indian diaspora and the wider multicultural community with care, balance and accountability. We publish in print and online, send regular newsletters and produce video content. We also run media training programs to help community organisations share their own stories.
We operate independently.
Community journalism does not have the backing of large media corporations. Advertising revenue fluctuates. Platform algorithms change. Costs continue to rise. Yet the need for credible, grounded reporting in a multicultural Australia has never been greater.
When you support The Indian Sun, you support:
• Independent reporting on issues affecting migrant communities
• Coverage of local and state decisions that shape daily life
• A platform for small businesses and community groups
• Media training that builds skills within the community
• Journalism accountable to readers
We cannot cover everything, but we work to cover what matters.
If you value thoughtful reporting that reflects Australia’s diversity, we invite you to contribute. Every donation helps us maintain the quality and consistency of our work.
Please consider making a contribution today.
Thank you for your support.
The Indian Sun Team
