Highlights of CBSE Yoga Day 2026:
- International Day of Yoga will be held on 21 June 2026
- Schools are expected to organise multiple Yoga Day activities
- Focus on regular practice
- Includes workshops, competitions, and live yoga sessions
- Activities are based on CBSE’s official circular for IDY 2026
Observed on 21 June, Yoga Day is gaining momentum year by year, be it in schools, colleges or daily life. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued guidelines for celebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY 2026) in schools. For this year, schools are being asked to organise CBSE Yoga Day activities with a mix of various sessions, to participate in national initiatives on Mygov, and follow-up activities. CBSE Yoga Day activities 2026 include yoga sessions, workshops, competitions, mass demonstrations, and participation in national-level programmes.
CBSE Yoga Day activities list for schools
As per the CBSE circular, schools should plan activities for Yoga Day. It has also given a list of Yoga Day activities that can be carried out in schools, and these are also a part of the official International Day of Yoga 2026 activities.
1. Participation in Yoga 365 live sessions
Schools should encourage teachers and students to register for the “100 Days Free Live Yoga Sessions”. Such sessions will help in building a regular habit of practising and incorporating yoga in their daily life.
2. Yoga workshops and seminars
Schools can also invite Yoga gurus to conduct basic yoga workshops or awareness sessions. These sessions should be simple, practical, and focus on basic yogasanas.
3. Mass yoga demonstration on 21 June
One of the main activity is yoga session on campus as part of the CBSE Yoga Day activities. Students, teache and school staff should participate in it and make it a success.
4. Yoga-based competitions for students
Several competitions should also be organised to help build interest for IDY2026. These can include essay competition, drawing competition, quiz or any other activity.
5. Participation in MyGov Yoga Day competitions
There will be many competitions that will be open for students on the MyGov portal. Schools should encourage participation in national-level competitions.
6. Publishing Yoga Day content
Students and teachers can also be involved in creating posters, writing articles and posting them on the bulletin board for all to read.
7. Use of Namaste Yoga App
Schools can promote the use of the Namaste Yoga App as a simple way to access yoga content and track daily activity.
Reporting of CBSE Yoga Day activities
As the activities unfold, schools are required to upload a brief report with photographs after conducting their Yoga Day activities. This makes it important for schools to not just organise events, but also document them properly.
Most schools already organise some form of Yoga Day celebration. What changes this time is the structure and clarity. The focus is now on doing a few things properly and continuing them over time, rather than limiting everything to one day.
FAQs
What are CBSE Yoga Day activities?
CBSE Yoga Day activities include yoga sessions, workshops, demonstrations, competitions, and participation in national-level Yoga Day programmes.
When is International Day of Yoga 2026?
International Day of Yoga 2026 will be on 21 June.
What is Yoga 365?
Yoga 365 is a programme offering 100 days of free live yoga sessions to promote regular yoga practice.
Do schools need to submit a report?
Yes. Schools are required to upload a report with photographs after conducting Yoga Day activities.