Indian Embassy in Muscat Celebrates International Day of Yoga with 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' Theme

The Embassy of India in Muscat hosted the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21, 2026, under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” The event, held at the Embassy premises, was attended by Ambassador-designate Shri Prashant Pise, members of the diplomatic community, friends of India, the Indian community, and numerous yoga enthusiasts.

The celebration commenced with a collective performance of the Common Yoga Protocol. Advanced yoga demonstrators showcased dynamic asanas, highlighting the growing popularity of yoga practices in Oman. The Yogasana Federation of Oman, represented by its President Ms. Salha Hakim Al Toqi, also presented a special demonstration.

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Yoga’s growing role as a global movement for health, harmony, and human well-being.

Ambassador-designate Shri Prashant Pise read Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message for the occasion. The message underscored yoga's global significance as a movement for health, harmony, and human well-being, and emphasized the importance of preventive healthcare and holistic well-being for healthy aging. The Ambassador expressed his appreciation for the event, noting it as one of his first public engagements in Oman.

The Embassy extended gratitude to all participating organizations, including the Yogasana Federation of Oman, friends of India, and the Indian community, for their enthusiastic involvement. This participation reflects yoga's enduring popularity in Oman and the strengthening cultural ties between India and the Sultanate. The Embassy also thanked His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for his support in fostering cultural exchanges and mutual understanding.

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The importance of preventive healthcare and holistic well-being, noting that regular practice of Yoga strengthens physical vitality, enhances mental resilience, and promotes emotional balance.