A month of wellness and culture across France

Celebrating 10 years of Yoga Day

To mark the 10th International Day of Yoga, Indian cultural associations, yoga groups, and wellness organisations across France are coming together for a vibrant series of events throughout June.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Yoga, under the aegis of the Embassy of India, Paris, various Indian cultural associations, yoga groups, and community organisations across France are organising a series of yoga and wellness events.

These events aim to showcase the rich diversity and depth of Indo-French cultural exchange, while also promoting health and well-being.

According to a press statement, major events included a curtain raiser yoga in-house session which was held on April 7 which was followed by curtain raiser panel discussion held on May 21.

Multiple events are lined up in the month of June including Yoga & Ragas – Music Concert by Flautist Jayant A on June 20, and a yoga session at iconic site, on banks of Seine River at the Eiffel Tower on June 21.

Other events include:

Centre Védantique Ramakrishna, Gretz-Armainvilliers

• Dates: June 20–22
• Participants: 1500-2000

Daddaji International Cultural Centre, Toulouse

• Date: June 28
• Venue: Jardin Raymond VI
• Theme: Yoga, Indian dance & meditation
• Participants: 200

Lumières sur l’Inde, Gouvieux

• Date: June 8
• Venue: Salle des Fêtes
• Time: 10:30–12:00

Bani Thani Association, Lezat sur Lèze (South France)

• Dates: June 14–15
• Event: Yoga, Ayurveda, and Indian cultural showcase
• Audience: Local village community

Association Frehindi, Lyon

• Location: University of Grenoble
• Target: Indian students and university community
• Date: 21 June

Europe Ayurveda Academy (EAA)

• Date: June 21
• Format: Online Yoga Session

Association Bindu – Brittany Region

• Dates: June 7–22
• Locations: 6 cities including Saint-Nazaire, Pornichet, and Saint-Marc-sur-Mer
• Programs: Public yoga sessions across local venues

Association Khushi, Lille

• Date: June 21
• Time: 9:00–11:00
• Venue: Le Chaud Bouillon

Association BINDI, Nantes

• Date: June 21
• Venue: Centre Sahaja Yoga & Salle de Gym
• Program: Asana, Pranayama, Yogic meals, Indian dance

Association Saptak-India, Monaco

• Date: June 21
• Venue: Monte Carlo Casino Terrace
• Sessions: Vinyasa-Yin, Family Yoga, Hatha Yoga
• Partners: Kate Power Foundation

Isha Foundation, Multiple Cities

• Dates: June 14 & 21
• Cities: Paris, Marseille, Nice, Strasbourg, Toulouse
• Free Yoga Sessions: Registration mandatory
• Link: https://eu.sadhguru.org/free-in-person-sessions-en/?location=France&city=Paris

Les Portes de l’Inde, Toulouse

• Date: June 21
• Venue: Jardin des Plantes
• Future Event: Sept 21 – “Toulouse à l’Heure du Yoga” (13th edition)

Namaste Breizh, Rennes Region

• Date: June 15
• Venue: Salvador Allende Stadium, Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande
• Focus: Family yoga, children’s yoga, meditation and Kirtan