A briefing for IYS®-registered Yoga Teachers | International Yoga Day 2026
The World's Leading Yoga Registry
IYO® International Yoga Organisation
The world's leading yoga registry and certifying body, registered with the Government of India and the United Nations — now officially recognised as The Yoga Registration Board Authority of India.
IYS® International Yoga School
The dedicated IYO® division responsible for certifying and registering yoga schools and their teachers worldwide, upholding rigorous international standards.
Our Shared Mission
Together, IYO® and IYS® set and uphold international standards for yoga education, professional practice, and global community service.
What Is the "Yoga for All" Campaign?
A social service initiative organised by IYS® under the IYO® umbrella to commemorate International Yoga Day 2026 — making yoga accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Complimentary Sessions
Offered to the general public at no cost
UN 2026 IDY Theme
"Yoga for Healthy Ageing"
Collective Effort
IYS®-registered teachers across the globe
The 12th International Day of Yoga — Why It Matters
Proclaimed by the United Nations on 11 December 2014, June 21 has been observed globally as International Yoga Day since 2015. The 2026 edition marks a significant 12th anniversary.
The 2026 theme — "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" — highlights yoga's profound role in mobility, mental well-being, and longevity, improving not just lifespan but "healthspan" — the years spent in good health.
Studies in 2014
PubMed Central publications on "Yoga for Healthy Ageing"
Studies in 2025
A testament to yoga's expanding global recognition
Campaign Schedule 2026
6th May 2026
Campaign launch — "Yoga for All" sessions begin across all IYS®-registered teacher communities
18th June 2026
UN IDY Event at UN Headquarters, New York — organised by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN (5:00–6:30 p.m. EDT)
21st June 2026
International Yoga Day — grand culmination; India's main national celebration hosted in Kolkata
Who Can Participate?
Exclusively IYS® Registered Teachers
Participation is open exclusively to Yoga Teachers registered with IYS® — International Yoga School, a division of IYO® International Yoga Organisation.
You're Already In
As a registered IYS® teacher, you are already eligible — no additional sign-up or registration is required to lead your sessions.
Free for the Public
All sessions are offered completely free of charge to the public as a meaningful act of community service and social contribution.
How to Conduct Your "Yoga for All" Session
Follow these five steps to deliver a meaningful, community-centred session that brings the spirit of International Yoga Day 2026 to life — right in your neighbourhood.
Plan Session
Design an accessible session for all ages, aligned with the Healthy Ageing theme
Promote Locally
Invite neighbours, community members, and share on social media
Choose Venue
Hall, park, studio, or online — any setting works
Conduct Session
Hold anytime between 6 May – 21 June 2026
Share Impact
Document your session and report back to IYS®
You Are the Face of This Campaign
Your sessions bring the "Yoga for All" mission to life in your community. Every free class you offer expands access to yoga and honours the spirit of International Yoga Day.
Excellence
Uphold the highest standards of yoga instruction in every session you deliver
Service
Give freely to your community — this is the heart of the "Yoga for All" mission
Global Impact
Your commitment joins thousands of IYS® teachers creating a worldwide movement
Yoga for Healthy Ageing — The 2026 Theme
The UN's official 2026 IDY theme underscores yoga's profound role in mobility, mental well-being, and longevity across all age groups. It's not just about lifespan — it's about "healthspan": the years spent in genuine good health.
Research publications on "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" on PubMed Central grew from 183 studies (2014) to 1,207 studies (2025) — a testament to yoga's expanding global recognition.
Thank You for Your Dedication 🙏
Thank you for your unwavering dedication to sharing the transformative benefits of yoga. Together, we make yoga truly accessible to all.
Campaign Runs
6 May – 21 June 2026
IYD Culmination
21 June 2026 — Kolkata, India
Sessions Are
Free to the public, led by IYS® teachers
Shree Yoga — "Yoga for All" Campaign 2026