Yoga Not A Philosophy Or Religion, Yoga Is Science For Inner Well-Being: Sadhguru On IDY 2026
Marking International Day of Yoga 2026, Sadhguru emphasized that yoga is a science for inner well-being rather than a religion, as Isha Foundation conducted nearly 1,000 yoga sessions across India reaching around 50,000 participants.
- On International Day of Yoga 2026, Isha Foundation conducted yoga sessions for Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Adiyogi in Coimbatore and for NCC cadets, Border Security Force (BSF) at Sadhguru Sannidhi Bengaluru.
- Nearly 1000 free yoga and meditation sessions were also organized across India, reaching an estimated 50,000 participants from corporates, educational institutions, medical establishments, government bodies, defense organizations and community spaces.
The International Day of Yoga is a reminder that what we call Yoga is not a philosophy, an ideology, a belief system or a religion. This is the science and technology for inner wellbeing. Whatever your religion, race, caste, creed, gender, these technologies render you to optimal… pic.twitter.com/c2BRC0Ewyw
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) June 21, 2026
The International Day of Yoga is a reminder that what we call Yoga is not a philosophy, an ideology, a belief system or a religion. This is the science and technology for inner wellbeing. Whatever your religion, race, caste, creed, gender, these technologies render you to optimal existence - to peak performance in body, mind, emotion, intelligence and energies and above all, it will unlock the potential of the genius that is in every human being. -Sg
