Muscat hosted celebrations for the 12th International Day of Yoga at the Indian Embassy on June 21, 2026, with Ambassador-designate Shri Prashant Pise presiding over the event. The observance featured a group performance of the Common Yoga Protocol, including demonstrations of advanced asanas that underscored the increasing interest in yoga practices within Oman.

During the event, Shri Prashant Pise delivered a message from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who highlighted yoga’s expanding global appeal as a means to foster health, harmony, and balanced living. The Prime Minister’s message emphasized this year’s International Day of Yoga theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” underscoring the significance of preventive healthcare and holistic wellness.

Modi noted that consistent yoga practice contributes to improved physical strength, mental resilience, and emotional stability. The event reflected ongoing efforts to promote yoga as an accessible and beneficial practice, both in India and internationally, with growing participation in Oman demonstrating the practice’s reach beyond its origins.