Brisbane community celebrates International Day of Yoga

• BY India News Newsdesk
• June 29, 2026
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BRISBANE, June 20 / INDIAN ABROAD NEWSDESK

The Consulate General of India in Brisbane, in partnership with Brisbane City Councillor Penny Wolff of the Walter Taylor Ward, organised a community celebration of the 11th International Day of Yoga at Guyatt Park, bringing together yoga practitioners, community leaders and members of the wider community to promote health and well-being, according to the Consulate General of India in Brisbane.

The organisers said the event attracted participants of all age groups and highlighted yoga’s growing popularity as a holistic practice that supports physical fitness, mental well-being and a healthy lifestyle. The programme also reflected the role of yoga in fostering community engagement and cultural understanding.

According to the Consulate General, the celebration was attended by Councillor Penny Wolff and Councillor Sandy Landers, who joined participants in recognising the contribution of yoga to healthier and more connected communities. The organisers thanked both councillors for supporting the event.

The Consulate General of India in Brisbane said the gathering reflected the enduring appeal of yoga as one of India’s contributions to global wellness. Participants took part in yoga sessions in the natural surroundings of Guyatt Park, reinforcing the International Day of Yoga’s message of harmony between individual well-being and the environment.

Observed annually on June 21, the International Day of Yoga is celebrated worldwide following a United Nations resolution adopted in 2014. According to the United Nations and India’s Ministry of Ayush, the global observance promotes yoga as a practice that enhances physical health, mental resilience and overall well-being.

The event formed part of a series of International Day of Yoga celebrations organised across Queensland by the Consulate General of India in Brisbane, highlighting the growing interest in yoga and strengthening cultural and people-to-people ties between India and Australia.