On June 21, 2025, International Yoga Day witnessed an extraordinary display of global participation, with India setting six new records, including Guinness World Records. These monumental achievements powerfully underscored India’s unwavering global leadership in promoting yoga.
This report details the six remarkable records established during International Yoga Day celebrations worldwide.
Andhra Pradesh achieves double Guinness World Records on 11th International Yoga Day
On June 21, 2025, Andhra Pradesh made an extraordinary global impact during the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam. Under the leadership of the prime minister, the state secured two Guinness World Records. A phenomenal 303,654 individuals practiced yoga together at a single location along RK Beach, shattering the previous record. In another awe-inspiring feat, over 22,000 tribal students synchronously performed 108 Surya Namaskars in just 108 minutes at one venue, securing a second Guinness World Record for the state.
AIMS Mohali sets Asia record with largest Yoga session by healthcare professionals
In a powerful demonstration of health and harmony, AIMS Mohali, Punjab, earned a new Asia Book of Records title on June 21, 2025, for organizing the largest ever yoga session specifically for healthcare professionals. The overwhelming participation from medical staff underscored the increasing integration of yoga within the healthcare community, highlighting its profound benefits for well-being and stress relief among front-line workers.
Gujarat claims Guinness Record with massive Bhujangasana session on Yoga Day
On June 21, 2025, thousands across Gujarat enthusiastically participated in International Yoga Day celebrations held at public parks and heritage sites. While mass yoga sessions promoted health, mindfulness, and unity across several cities, Vadnagar achieved a remarkable milestone. In a synchronized session at Vadnagar’s Sharmistha Lake, more than 2,121 participants collectively performed Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), earning a coveted spot in the Guinness World Records.
Kurukshetra’s Brahma Sarovar witnessed record-breaking Yoga session with one lakh participants
The sacred Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra, Haryana, became the epicenter of a historic event on June 21, 2025, for the 11th International Day of Yoga. Approximately one lakh (100,000) participants, including 40,000 schoolchildren, performed synchronized asanas, pranayama, and meditation. Led by Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev and attended by the Chief Minister of Haryana, this colossal gathering aimed to set a world record for the largest yoga assembly at a single venue, demonstrating immense collective spirit.
NTR district creates world record with pioneering floating yoga on Krishna river
Making history on June 11, 2025, the NTR District administration in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, organized a groundbreaking massive floating yoga session as part of its “Yogandhra” campaign. Nearly 1,000 participants synchronised their yoga practice on an array of 200 watercraft – including kayaks, jet skis, punts, and speed boats – on the Krishna River near Berm Park. The World Records Union officially recognized this innovative event as a new world record for the largest yoga on water demonstration.
KGMU aims for world record with sunrise ‘Surya Namaskar Mudra’ on International Yoga Day
On June 21, 2025, King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, hosted a spectacular mass Yoga Day event. Their ambitious goal was to break a world record with a meticulously synchronized “Surya Namaskar Yoga Mudra” session at Sardar Patel Ground. Under the guidance of the Governor, over 1,200 faculty, staff, students, and other participants joined the coordinated practice, while the municipal corporation supported widespread yoga activities in approximately 300 local parks across the city.
These remarkable achievements on International Yoga Day 2025 unequivocally reinforce Bharat’s paramount global leadership in yoga. By setting six new records, including multiple Guinness World Records, Bharat has powerfully demonstrated the universal appeal and transformative potential of this ancient practice. This collective embrace of yoga not only promotes profound wellness and unity but also significantly contributes to the vision of a drug-free society, solidifying Bharat’s role as a beacon of holistic health and harmony for the entire world.
