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'Yoga Unplugged' youth initiative for IDY 2025 gains support; 10 signature events announced

The Ministry of Ayush said on 17 May 2025 that leading institutions such as Kaivalyadhama have joined 'Yoga Unplugged', the youth-centric initiative for the 11th International Day of Yoga, which will feature 10 signature events including Yoga Sangam at 1 lakh locations.

Summary

The Ministry of Ayush said on 17 May 2025 that 'Yoga Unplugged', the youth-centric initiative for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, is gaining momentum as leading yoga institutions join it. Kaivalyadhama, established by Swami Kuvalayananda in 1924, launched a 'Yoga for Young Minds' campaign offering free online Common Yoga Protocol training. For the 11th edition of IDY, the Ministry has announced 10 signature events, including Yoga Sangam — a synchronised yoga demonstration at 1,00,000 locations — Yoga Bandhan for international partnerships, and Yoga Parks.

Key facts

Initiative
Yoga Unplugged — youth-centric, for IDY 2025
Edition
11th International Day of Yoga
Signature events
10, incl. Yoga Sangam (1,00,000 locations), Yoga Bandhan, Yoga Parks
Kaivalyadhama
Founded 1924 by Swami Kuvalayananda; 'Yoga for Young Minds'

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

International Day of Yoga 2025 is which edition of the Day?

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Correct answer: C — 11th

The Ministry of Ayush announced 10 signature events to mark the 11th edition of IDY in 2025.

Q2 Advanced

'Yoga Sangam', a signature event of International Day of Yoga 2025, is a synchronised yoga demonstration planned at how many locations?

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Correct answer: B — 1,00,000

Yoga Sangam is a synchronised yoga demonstration at 1,00,000 locations.

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