YOGA continues to serve as a meaningful link in deepening cultural ties and youth engagement between Malaysia and India, as more than 1,200 people participated in the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebration at the iconic Batu Caves on Friday.
Bernama reported that the event, themed ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’, was jointly organised by the High Commission of India and the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre (NSCBICC), in collaboration with several Malaysian partners.
Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, B.N. Reddy, said yoga’s message of unity and inner harmony was gaining traction among Malaysians of all backgrounds.
“There is growing popularity of yoga in Malaysia across the age groups and its wider integration into wellness, physical as well as mental health programmes,” he said in a statement issued by the High Commission.
The event was officiated by the Ministry of Youth and Sports secretary-general, Datuk Ts Dr K. Nagulendran, who served as the chief guest. A 40-minute session based on the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) was led by trained instructors, with the demonstration of yoga asanas (postures) warmly received by the attendees.
Recognised by the United Nations in 2014, the International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on 21 June, honouring the ancient Indian practice and its universal benefits for mental and physical well-being.
In a separate highlight, the Sakthi School of Yoga earned a place in the Malaysia Book of Records by gathering 5,368 participants during its own IDY event held at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), also on Friday. - June 22, 2025
