1. The International Day of Yoga 2025 was marked with great enthusiasm and community participation in Republic of Slovenia.
2. The main event to commemorate IDY 2025 - which also marks 10 years of IDY since its designation as such by United Nations in 2014 - was organized on June 21 at the iconic Preseren Square at city centre, Ljubljana. The location of the event - underneath the majestic Ljubljana castle, on the banks of the picturesque Ljubljana river and facing the well known landmark of the triple bridge - was resonant of the place of Yoga in the hearts and minds of Slovenians who have embraced the practice with enthusiasm.
3. The highlight of the event at Preseren Square was a special human art formation by 98 Yogis presenting the words: ‘I LOVE YOGA’, with love as part of S-LOVE-NIA. This symbolic gesture of art and love for Yoga was followed by the participants immersing themselves in a guided Yoga session conducted by the Slovenian Gurus from Kaya, Yoga in Daily Life and Art of Living, Slovenia.
4. Ambassador Amit Narang led the session and spoke about the central importance of the concept of ‘balance’ in Yoga. Balance within and without, that in turn leads to inner peace and harmony.
5. The main event was preceded by a well-attended curtain raiser event at Celje Castle on 14 June 2025. The curtain raiser event at Celje Castle saw the participation of Slovenian Yoga enthusiasts from all walks of life. The bucolic surroundings of the Celje castle, nestled high-up in the hills, added a touch of serenity to the event, just like Yoga does to the heart, mind and soul. Ambassador Amit Narang joined the Deputy Mayor of Celje Mr. Samo Seničar in leading the practice of the common Yoga protocol, stressing its benefits for one earth, one health.
6. The United Nations designated June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014 and in the ten years since, IDY has transformed into a global movement for holistic health and well-being as well as peace and world harmony.
7. The IDY celebrations in Slovenia will continue at Lake Bled on 28 June 2025 in collaboration with the Bled Tourist Board.
Ljubljana, 21 June 2025
