New Delhi: In a landmark achievement ahead of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the Ministry of Ayush created a new Guinness World Record on Sunday for the “Most Viewers for a YouTube Live Yoga Stream”, with 4,35,831 viewers joining a special global online yoga session streamed live through the ministry’s channel on the platform.
The record attempt was organised as part of the ministry’s outreach activities for IDY 2026 and witnessed enthusiastic participation from yoga practitioners, students, institutions, professionals and wellness enthusiasts from across India and around the world.
The event featured the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) and reinforced the ministry’s vision of promoting yoga as a daily practice through the “Yoga 365” movement, according to an official statement.
The Ministry of Ayush recorded 4,35,831 verified viewers, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record of 2,46,252 viewers set in 2024.
“The new record exceeded the previous benchmark by 1,89,579 viewers, establishing a new global record for the largest viewership of a YouTube live yoga stream,” the statement said.
Addressing participants, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav congratulated citizens across the world for contributing to the achievement.
“Today’s achievement demonstrates the extraordinary power of yoga to connect people across regions, cultures and nations through a shared commitment to health and well-being. This new Guinness World Record reflects the growing global acceptance of yoga as a way of life and reinforces our collective resolve to make yoga an integral part of daily living.
“As we move towards International Day of Yoga 2026, I urge everyone to embrace the spirit of ‘Yoga 365’ and contribute towards building a healthier, stronger and more resilient society,” the minister said.
