Ambassador Speeches

Vice-Mayor of Bishkek Her Excellency Madam Victoria Mozgacheva

Friends from the Diplomatic Community, Friends from Press & Media

Yoga gurus and Yoga teachers, My Colleagues in the Embassy,

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Good morning Dobroye utro,  Namaste

Warm greetings on this beautiful occasion of the 11th International Day of Yoga.

It fills my heart with joy to see so many of you gathered here this morning—not just to practice yoga, but to celebrate a timeless gift of India to the world… a gift of inner peace, physical vitality, and global unity.

A Vision from India to the World

Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the International Day of Yoga (IDY) has emerged as a global movement, fostering well-being, peace, and harmony, and bringing people together worldwide through the timeless wisdom of Yoga.The world recognised that yoga is not just exercise—it’s a philosophy of life. It’s a way of returning to our natural state of balance, of compassion, of awareness.

This year, under the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India reminds us that the wellbeing of people and the planet are deeply connected. In his words:

“Yoga is not limited to mat. Yoga is not limited to a posture. It is a way of living. A way of being aligned with the inner and the outer.”

When we practice yoga, we are not just strengthening our body—we are nurturing the health of humanity and the harmony of the Earth.

In his letter dated 15 May 2025, Prime Minister of India thanked, and conveyed his gratitude to H.E. Mr Sadyr Zhaparaov, the President of Kyrgyz Republic for his steadfast support and contribution in promoting Yoga in Kyrgyz Republic.

As a precursor to the event Embassy organised curtain raiser Yoga event at the Issykul Lake on 2 May 2025 to mark the 50 day countdown to the main Event and a special Yoga session was organised at the pristine location of Ala Archa National Park on 27 May 2025 to mark the 25-day countdown to the main IDY Event.

I am very happy to inform you that Embassy’ conducts regular yoga classes  at Ayush Hall  and today Embassy’s yoga instrcutor ms anna Ustinova along with other Yoga instructors from different Yoga studios of the Bishkek would conduct the Yoga session as per Common Yoga Protocol of the Ministry of Ayush of the Government of India.

We are extremely grateful to you, Madam Victoria Mozgacheva, and to your outstanding team for the excellent arrangements made today at this beautiful and iconic location in Bishkek.  After the yoga session we are organisng a cultural performances by Kathak dance group and Bollywood dances by Kauhar Group.  

I am thankful to my colleagues in the Embassy for the efforts  and Above all, I would like to thank all yoga lovers, Yoga instructors of all Bishkek Yoga studios including our diplomatic colleagues and friends from Press & media, for joining us today and making the event a grand success.

Wishing each and every one International Day of Yoga 2025.

Thank you.