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12th International Day of Yoga, 21 June 2026

The 12th edition of International Day of Yoga was celebrated at the Reykjavik City Hall on 21 June. Mr. Runar Freyr Gislason, popular actor and Chairman of the Cultural council, Reykjavik was the guest of honour at IDY 2026 event in Reykajvik.

The program commenced with a performance by Icelandic composer and pianist Sunna Gunnlaugsdóttir and singer Heiða Árnadóttir. The artists performed Vande Mataram and a new composition titled 'The Day That Never Ends'.

Amb. R Ravindra spoke and highlighted the deep relevance of the theme Yoga for Healthy Ageing and spoke about yoga being a lifelong journey towards health, balance and well-being. This was followed by Yoga asana performance by the Indian community children.

Ms Erna Arngrimsdottir, 88 year old Yoga practioner for more than 10 years shared her experience with practising Yoga. All participants performed the Common Yoga Protocol and the programme concluded with meditation led by the Brahma Kumaris Iceland. A selfie station was also set up where enthusiastic participants clicked selfie and pictures.

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