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BIDCO Africa CEO Vimal Shah during the 11th International Day of Yoga held at the Sikh Union in Nairobi on June 21, 2025 /MOSES MWANGI
Kenyans joined the world in marking the 11th International
Day of Yoga, held at the Sikh Union Club along Forest Nairobi on June
21, 2025.
The theme of the yoga event was “One Earth, One Health”
organised by the Indian High Commission.
Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts turned up for the occasion, including government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and the business
community.
CS Rebecca Miano during the 11th International Day of Yoga held at the Sikh Union in Nairobi on June 21, 2025. PHOTO/MOSES MWANGI
Among those in attendance were Tourism CS Rebecca Miano,
Radio Africa Group Editorial Director Paul Ilado, UN resident coordinator Stephen
Jackson, State Minister of Justice in Puntland Somalia Mohammed Abdi, among
other dignitaries.
The session was led by Yoga Guru Kapil Kesari from the
Indian High Commission.
International Day of Yoga is celebrated every June 21 to
highlight the benefits of this ancient practice for both body and mind.
A section of the participants who attended the 11th International Day of Yoga held at the Sikh Union in Nairobi on June 21, 2025/MOSES MWANGI
The session was led by Yoga Guru Kapil Kesari from the
Indian High Commission.
International Day of Yoga is celebrated every June 21 to
highlight the benefits of this ancient practice for both body and mind.
Established by the United Nations in 2014, the day aims to
raise global awareness of yoga’s role in promoting health, relaxation, and well-being.
The theme varies each year, focusing on topics like peace,
sustainability, and global health. Millions of people across the world mark the
day with mass yoga sessions, workshops, and seminars.
Radio Africa Group Editorial Director Paul Ilado during the 11th International Day of Yoga held at the Sikh Union in Nairobi on June 21, 2025. PHOTO/MOSES MWANGI