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IN PHOTOS | International Yoga Day 2026: Mumbaikars participate in early morning yoga sessions

Updated On: 21 June, 2026 01:37 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

 Mumbaikars turned out in large numbers on Sunday morning to celebrate International Yoga Day 2026, participating in yoga sessions organised across various parts of the city to promote health, fitness and overall well-being. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE, SATEJ SHINDE)

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The celebrations began as early as 5:30 a.m., with children, senior citizens, fitness enthusiasts and yoga practitioners gatherings. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)
The celebrations began as early as 5:30 a.m., with children, senior citizens, fitness enthusiasts and yoga practitioners gatherings. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)
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Participants performed a series of asanas, breathing exercises and meditation techniques under the supervision of trained instructors. (PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE)

Participants performed a series of asanas, breathing exercises and meditation techniques under the supervision of trained instructors. (PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE)

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The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from people belonging to different age groups. Children were seen performing basic yoga postures, while senior citizens actively engaged in stretching and breathing exercises aimed at improving flexibility and maintaining physical health. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from people belonging to different age groups. Children were seen performing basic yoga postures, while senior citizens actively engaged in stretching and breathing exercises aimed at improving flexibility and maintaining physical health. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)

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Many families also attended the sessions together, turning the occasion into a community-driven celebration of wellness. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)

Many families also attended the sessions together, turning the occasion into a community-driven celebration of wellness. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)

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Organisers said the objective of the programme was to encourage people to adopt yoga as a part of their daily routine and spread awareness about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)

Organisers said the objective of the programme was to encourage people to adopt yoga as a part of their daily routine and spread awareness about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)

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Participants expressed their appreciation for the initiative, noting that yoga helps them maintain both physical and mental well-being. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)

Participants expressed their appreciation for the initiative, noting that yoga helps them maintain both physical and mental well-being. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)

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International Yoga Day is observed annually on June 21 following a resolution adopted by the United Nations in 2014. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)

International Yoga Day is observed annually on June 21 following a resolution adopted by the United Nations in 2014. (PIC/ ATUL KAMBLE)

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As the sun rose over the city, hundreds of participants continued their yoga practice with enthusiasm, reinforcing the message of harmony between mind and body. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE)

As the sun rose over the city, hundreds of participants continued their yoga practice with enthusiasm, reinforcing the message of harmony between mind and body. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE)

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Mumbai’s iconic local trains transformed into moving wellness centres on Sunday as commuters and yoga instructors performed yoga sessions onboard to mark International Yoga Day 2026. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE)

Mumbai’s iconic local trains transformed into moving wellness centres on Sunday as commuters and yoga instructors performed yoga sessions onboard to mark International Yoga Day 2026. (PICS/ ATUL KAMBLE)

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