Modi joins yoga session in Tashkent during Uzbekistan state visit

Mr. Modi is on a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. This is his fourth visit to the country.

Tashkent: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen personally guiding yoga practitioners and correcting their postures during a yoga session in Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent on Sunday, August 30.The session, organised by the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan, saw Modi walk among participants as they performed different asanas on purple yoga mats at an outdoor venue.Modi Steps In To Guide ParticipantsVisuals from the session show Modi closely observing participants as they perform various yoga postures. In one notable moment, the Prime Minister stands face-to-face with a male participant performing Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose) and uses hand gestures to guide him through the posture. ’ ! In Tashkent, PM Modi rolls out the mat with the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan, proving that shared wellness builds stronger bonds. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/7mjyDevqyr— BJP (@BJP4India) August 30, 2026 Modi was also seen moving around the group, interacting with practitioners and observing their movements as they performed different asanas, including Downward-Facing Dog and Vrikshasana (Tree Pose).The session concluded with Modi posing for a group photograph alongside yoga practitioners and officials, with Indian and Uzbek flags visible at the venue.Yoga Takes Centre Stage In India-Uzbekistan TiesThe event highlighted yoga’s growing presence in Uzbekistan and its role as a cultural bridge between India and other countries.The outdoor venue carried branding of the O‘zbekiston Yoga Federatsiyasi, reflecting the involvement of Uzbekistan’s national yoga body in the programme.The session also formed part of Modi’s two-day state visit to Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30. He had arrived in Tashkent on Saturday and held talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on strengthening bilateral relations.Modi’s Familiar Role During Yoga SessionsModi’s interaction with practitioners in Tashkent echoes his involvement in previous yoga events, where he has been seen observing participants and occasionally helping them refine their postures.Three New Shiv Yoga Centres To Open In G-South Ward As BMC Initiative Gains Popularity Yoga has increasingly featured in India’s cultural diplomacy, particularly following the United Nations’ recognition of International Day of Yoga, observed globally every June 21.The Tashkent session similarly brought together wellness, cultural exchange and diplomacy, while showcasing yoga as one of the prominent links between India and Uzbekistan.The visuals of Modi personally stepping in to guide participants, however, became the standout moment from the session.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a yoga session in Tashkent on Sunday, where he interacted with attendees and posed for a memorable group photo. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev extended a warm welcome to the Prime Minister. Delegation-level discussions are planned to focus on trade and defense partnerships, ahead of Modi's participation in the upcoming SCO Summit in Bishkek.