The Embassy of India in Kuwait along with the Kuwait based association such as ‘Art of Living’, ‘Harmony House’ and ‘Isha Foundation’ will celebrate the first International Yoga Day on Sunday 21 June 2015 from 6:00 am to 8:00 am at the Embassy premises. Different Yoga Asanas will be performed along with a meditation session at the Embassy premise. Books and DVDs will be displayed during the event.

The Embassy in a press statement announced that the first International Yoga Day (IDY) will be celebrated in a big way in Kuwait on 21 June 2015. United Nations has declared 21st June as the INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY, on an initiative taken by Government of India. All interested are requested to join, participate and support the International Day of Yoga and enjoy the spirit of Yoga to make the ‘IDY 2015’ a great success, Embassy informed.

The logo of International Yoga Day reflects harmony and peace for the humanity which is the essence of Yoga. Folding of both hands symbolizes Yoga, the union, which reflects the union of individual consciousness with that of universal consciousness, a perfect harmony between mind & body, man & nature; the holistic approach to health and well-being. The brown leaves symbolize the Earth element, the green leaves symbolize the nature, blue symbolize the water element, brightness symbolizes the fire element and the Sun symbolizes the source of energy and inspiration.