Embassy of India in Israel celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga events Across Israel
The Embassy of India in Tel Aviv is celebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with a series of public Yoga events across Israel. The nationwide program aims to promote health and wellbeing, culminating in a large-scale gathering at the Tel Aviv Port on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
In the run-up to the main International Day of Yoga, the Embassy organized several pre-IDY events in the cities of Dimona, Petach Tikva, Tel Aviv, and Herzliya. To encourage young students to embrace the practice, additional sessions were hosted Tel Aviv High School, Tel Aviv University, and Bar Ilan University.
Further, in the lead-up to the main celebration, the Embassy will host several more IDY events. Residents can look forward to upcoming public yoga sessions scheduled in Ashdod, Be’er Sheva, and Caesarea.
Special Gathering in Jerusalem
As part of the nation-wide IDY celebrations, the Embassy is partnering with the Municipality of Jerusalem & the Yoga Teachers Association in Israel, to host a dedicated Yoga Day event on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. This gathering will take place under the open skies at Mamilla Square, near Jaffa Gate.
Flagship Sunset Event at Tel Aviv Port
The nationwide campaign will peak with a mass public event at the Tel Aviv Port on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Organized with the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, Tel Aviv Port, and Ellayoga, the event will gather hundreds of participants for an open-air practice overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The highlight will be a mass practice of “108 Sun Salutations” at sunset accompanied by live Indian classical Sitar music.
Theme of 12th International Day of Yoga : "Yoga for Healthy Ageing"
This year’s theme of IDY reflects the growing global recognition of yoga as a holistic approach to promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being. Rooted in India’s ancient wisdom and embraced across continents, yoga has emerged as a trusted pathway to healthy and active living. The theme highlights yoga’s transformative potential in fostering vitality, resilience and independence, while reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of preventive healthcare and holistic wellness.
About International Day of Yoga
The International Day of Yoga was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, following an initiative by the Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi. It is celebrated annually worldwide to bring people together in a shared pursuit of health and inner harmony.
As part of the celebrations marking the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” the Embassy of India in Israel has organized a nationwide series of yoga events across Israel in close cooperation with municipalities and local partners. Over the past weeks, public yoga sessions have been held in several cities across the country, bringing together participants of all ages and fostering a shared celebration of health, wellbeing, and inner harmony through the practice of yoga.
IDY in Jerusalem
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 18:45
Venue: Mamilla Square, Jerusalem, overlooking the Old City walls
This special open-air event is being organized by the Embassy of India in Israel in cooperation with the Jerusalem Municipality and the Yoga Teachers Association in Israel. The gathering will take place in the iconic setting
of Mamilla Square, and will be accompanied by live music, creating a unique and inspiring atmosphere.
Reel from Last year:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10X_ltfW1tHq2MxPLiyPtfDOvp5ZKkoMh/view?usp=sharing
Link to this year's event:
https://www.jerusalem.muni.il/he/experience/allevents/yogaday/
Flagship International Day of Yoga Event at Tel Aviv Port
Israel’s largest public yoga event
Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Time: 18:45
Venue: Main Deck, Tel Aviv Port
The highlight of this year’s nationwide celebrations will be Israel’s largest public yoga event, organized by the Embassy of India in Israel in cooperation with the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, the Community, Culture, and Sports Administration of Tel Aviv Yafo, Port Tel Aviv and Ellayoga.
Hundreds of participants are expected to join a sunset yoga session overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The program will feature the traditional practice of 108 Sun Salutations, accompanied by live music, offering a powerful collective experience of movement, mindfulness, and community.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZaP057sdze/
Schedule of IDY at JLM
🌿The 12th International Day of Yoga – Jerusalem
📍 Mamilla, Jerusalem
📅 16 June 2026
🕕 18:45 – Gathering & Opening Remarks
Arrival & opening remarks marking the 2nd celebration of IDY in Jerusalem, overlooking the Old City walls
🎤 Greetings & Official Remarks
🕕 18:55 – Ambassador of India to Israel H.E. J.P Singh
🕖 19:00 – Mayor of Jerusalem H.E Mr. Moshe Lion (TBC)
🧘♀️ Yoga Practice Session
🕖 19:10
Led by Dr. Yael Itzhak-Edan accompanied by Live music Ofra Avni playing the Bansuri
💃 Cultural Performance
🕗 20:10
Indian classical dance performance – ICCR artist and students
🙏 Closing
🕗 20:20 – Vote of Thanks
SCHEDHULE TEL AVIV
🌿 Schedule – International Day of Yoga | Tel Aviv
📅 Sunday | 21.6.2026
🕕 18:15 – Gathering
🕡 18:30 – Opening Remarks
H.E. Mr. J.P. Singh, Ambassador of India to Israel
🕡 18:35 – Official Remarks
Mr. Lior Shapira, Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo
🕡 18:45 – Award Ceremony
Presentation to Ms. Ella Shamir marking 20 years of “Ella Yoga” and her significant contribution to promoting yoga in Israel
🧘♀️ 19:00 – “108 Sun Salutations” Practice
Led by Anat Spiegler
🎶 Live music by Tavor Ben Dor playing the Sitar
💃 20:10 – Dance Performance
Pratibha Sharma and students, Indian Cultural Centre, Embassy of India
A performance inspired by Shiva, the supreme Yogi and cosmic energy of yoga
🙏 20:20 – Vote of Thanks
Credit for pictures Embassy of India and Port Tel Aviv
JERUSALEM - RAZ HELLWING COURTESY OF EMBASSY OF INDIA
