3Pre-IntermediateGeneralCulture

The World Celebrated Yoga Day on the Longest Day

On June 21, people around the world did yoga together. It was International Yoga Day and also the summer solstice. People in India, New York, Egypt, and many other places joined this big event.

1 min readLevel 3June 23, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

celebrate

/ˈselɪbreɪt/

verb

To do something special for a happy event or day

“We celebrate my birthday every year in July.”

solstice

/ˈsɒlstɪs/

noun

The day when the sun is up for the longest or shortest time

“The summer solstice is the longest day of the year.”

gathered

/ˈɡæðəd/

verb

Came together in one place as a group

“The students gathered in the park for the event.”

practiced

/ˈpræktɪst/

verb

Did something many times to get better at it

“She practiced the piano every morning before school.”

theme

/θiːm/

noun

The main idea or subject of an event or story

“The theme of the party was the color blue.”

aging

/ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/

noun

The process of getting older over time

“Exercise can help with healthy aging.”

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Last Sunday was a very special day. It was International Yoga Day. People in many countries did yoga together. This happens every year on June 21. It was also the summer solstice. That is the longest day of the year.

Big groups gathered in India and Asia. In New York, people did yoga in Times Square. Some people did yoga near the pyramids in Egypt. Others practiced by rivers and lakes in India. This was the 12th International Yoga Day.

The United Nations started this day in 2014. India asked the UN to celebrate yoga. The theme this year was healthy aging. Yoga is good for the body and mind. People of all ages can practice it.

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

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When is International Yoga Day?
2
What is the summer solstice?
3
Where did people do yoga in the United States?
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What was the theme of Yoga Day 2026?
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Who asked the United Nations to create Yoga Day?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

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When is International Yoga Day every year?
2
What is the summer solstice?
3
Where did people do yoga in New York?
4
Who asked the United Nations to start Yoga Day?
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What was the theme of Yoga Day this year?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

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Have you ever tried yoga? What was it like?
2
What do you do to stay healthy and feel good?
3
Do you think special days like Yoga Day are important? Why?
4
Would you like to do yoga in a famous place? Where?
5
What activity makes your body and mind feel calm?

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practiced

theme

aging

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