India organises yoga event in Jerusalem 'International Yoga Day'

India, along with Jerusalem Municipality, organised a special yoga session with hundreds of enthusiasts participating ahead of the main event next week.

The special session on Tuesday was organised at the iconic Mamilla Mall, overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem. It was led by Yael Yitzhak-Idan, accompanied by live Bansuri music performed by Ofra Avni.

12th International Yoga Day (IDY) will be observed on



June 21 at the Tel Aviv-Yafo port, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

The event on Tuesday was organised in partnership with the Jerusalem Municipality, the Embassy of India in Israel, and the Yoga Teachers Association of Israel.

It was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, distinguished guests, yoga practitioners, and the general public in a shared practice under the theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”