
International Yoga Day was celebrated across India and around the world on June 21, marking its 12th edition. Celebrities including Neeraj Chopra, Shilpa Shetty, Akshay Kumar, Amruta Fadnavis and Shahid Kapoor joined millions across the globe in celebrating the day, sharing inspiring messages and glimpses of their yoga routines on social media. From fitness enthusiasts to wellness advocates, several stars highlighted the importance of yoga in maintaining physical and mental well-being.
Fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty, known for promoting healthy living, encouraged her followers to make yoga a part of their daily routine. Over the years, she has consistently advocated its benefits, emphasising its role in improving flexibility, strength and mindfulness. Addressing thousands who attended the Yoga Day celebrations in Gurugram, the actress performed yoga alongside Neeraj Chopra.
"I want as many people as possible to adopt yoga. Yoga keeps you balanced and focused. Without consistency and discipline, you cannot achieve anything in life. I feel very proud that yoga belongs to India and is being embraced across the world. The importance being given to yoga today is because of the Prime Minister's efforts," Shilpa said.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On the International Yoga Day, Actress Shilpa Shetty says, "I want that as many people as possible should adopt Yoga... Yoga keeps you so balanced and so focused... Without consistency and discipline, you cannot achieve anything in life... I feelโฆ pic.twitter.com/M4nK7JZ2Ny
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Akshay Kumar, known for his disciplined lifestyle and commitment to fitness, celebrated Yoga Day under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'. He attended a Yoga Day event in Delhi, where he participated in a mass yoga session with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The actor also urged people to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Delhi: Actor Akshay Kumar attended the Yoga Day event on the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga.
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During the event, he performed yoga and urged people to adopt a healthy lifestyle.@akshaykumar | #InternationalYogaDay | #YogaDay2026 pic.twitter.com/zPTLkPNpDm
Meanwhile, Amruta Fadnavis drew attention on social media after being trolled by some users for wearing a body-hugging green athleisure outfit during a yoga session. Shahid Kapoor also joined the celebrations, dressed in a black T-shirt and joggers while performing yoga.




