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Yoga Guru Leads Times Square Celebration
6 Jun
Summary
- HR Nagendra to lead International Yoga Day in Times Square on June 21.
- A wellness retreat in Monticello, NY, will precede the celebrations.
- Theme for this year's Yoga Day is 'Yoga for Healthy Aging'.
HR Nagendra, yoga guru to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will lead the International Day of Yoga (IDY) festivities at New York's Times Square on June 21, 2026. Prior to the main event, Nagendra is set to inaugurate a comprehensive yoga and wellness retreat in Monticello, New York. This retreat, spanning from June 12 to June 14, will offer participants yoga sessions, meditation, and lectures. Topics covered will include stress management, healthy aging, and holistic wellness, featuring discussions with various professionals.
The retreat is a collaborative effort by organizations like the Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA). Nagendra, a Padma Shri awardee, will be joined by other university officials. He will also serve as the chief guest for the IDY celebrations organized by the Consulate General of India in New York. This year's IDY theme, 'Yoga for Healthy Aging,' emphasizes yoga's role in promoting longevity and preventive healthcare. The UN declared June 21 as International Day of Yoga in 2014, with the first celebration in 2015.
