Ayush Ministry Sets Guinness Record for Biggest YouTube Yoga Live
Why in the news
The Ministry of Ayush reported a new Guinness World Record by 15 June 2026 after a live yoga session streamed on its official YouTube channel on 14 June attracted a record audience, a curtain-raiser for International Day of Yoga 2026.
Key facts
- 435,831 verified live viewers watched the session, a Guinness World Record for a YouTube live yoga stream.
- The previous record of 246,252 viewers dated from 2024, so the margin was 189,579.
- The session was held on 14 June 2026 and demonstrated the Common Yoga Protocol.
- It was organised with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY); Habuild gave technical support.
- It was part of the Yoga 365 campaign, which carries the call ‘Har Ghar Yoga, Har Din Yoga’.
About International Day of Yoga
The UN General Assembly designated 21 June as International Day of Yoga in 2014 on a proposal by PM Narendra Modi, and the first observance followed in 2015. The 2026 theme is Yoga for Healthy Ageing, with the main national event scheduled in Kolkata.
Exam angle
- Record figures and the previous record year (2024) are typical numerical questions.
- Note the organiser: Ministry of Ayush with MDNIY.
- IDY 2026 theme and venue (Kolkata) are likely to be asked together.