India Sets Guinness Record with 435,831 Viewers for Yoga Live Stream

The Ministry of Ayush has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest viewership of a YouTube live Yoga stream, with 435,831 verified viewers joining a global online Yoga session on June 14, 2026. This achievement comes ahead of International Day of Yoga 2026, promoting Yoga as a daily practice under the 'Yoga 365' movement.

The event, streamed via the Ministry's official YouTube channel, featured the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) and surpassed the previous record of 246,252 viewers set in 2024. Participants included Yoga practitioners, students, institutions, and wellness enthusiasts from India and abroad. The session was organized in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga and other partners.

Union Minister of State for Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, highlighted Yoga's ability to unite people globally and urged citizens to adopt Yoga as a way of life. Secretary of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, emphasized the importance of making Yoga a lifelong practice.

Special messages from ministers like Shri Kiren Rijiju and Dr. Mohan Yadav underscored Yoga's role in preventive healthcare and holistic well-being. The event aligns with the theme of International Day of Yoga 2026, 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing,' which focuses on promoting longevity and quality of life.

The main celebration for IDY 2026 will take place in Kolkata on June 21, further advancing the Ministry's 'Har Ghar Yoga, Har Din Yoga' initiative to integrate Yoga into daily routines worldwide.

Key Points
- Ministry of Ayush set a Guinness World Record with 435,831 viewers.
- The event featured the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP).
- It surpassed the previous record of 246,252 viewers set in 2024.
- The session was part of the 'Yoga 365' movement promoting daily Yoga practice.
- IDY 2026's theme is 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing,' focusing on longevity.

FAQ

What record did the Ministry of Ayush set?
The Ministry set a Guinness World Record for the largest viewership of a YouTube live Yoga stream with 435,831 viewers.

What was the theme for International Day of Yoga 2026?
The theme was 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing,' focusing on promoting longevity and quality of life.