INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS – YOGA IN HARMONY WITH NATURE

International Day of Forests – Yoga in Harmony with Nature

Date: March 21, 2025
Platform: Instagram (Global Awareness Call)
Post URL: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMPfi-zMw7u/

Purpose of the Campaign

To commemorate the International Day of Forests, the International Yoga Federation (IYF) launched a global awareness call encouraging people to reconnect with nature through the practice of yoga. The aim was to highlight the spiritual, emotional, and environmental value of forests, and promote conscious living in harmony with the natural world.

Campaign Message Summary

Forests are not just trees — they are the lungs of our planet...
Yoga teaches us unity — of body, mind, and environment.
This March 21, let's remember:
- When we care for forests, we care for ourselves.
- When we breathe with awareness, we breathe with the Earth.

The post invited individuals, yoga communities, and eco-conscious organizations to celebrate the day by practicing yoga in forested or natural areas, sharing photos and reflections using the hashtag #YogaForForests.

Call to Action

• Practice yoga in nature

• Reflect on the connection between breath and trees

• Share your experience with the hashtags:
  #InternationalDayOfForests #YogaForForests #ClimateAwareness #ForestHealing

This was a decentralized, self-led call for action. Followers and global supporters were encouraged to:

• Host or attend outdoor yoga sessions

• Share photos or videos on social media

• Spread awareness about forest protection and eco-consciousness

Visual Content

The social media post featured thematic artwork and messaging highlighting the ecological role of forests and their alignment with yoga values such as awareness, balance, and interconnectedness.

Impact & Reflection

• The campaign was part of IYF’s alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 13 & 15) and UN Observance Days

• The message received engagement from international yoga practitioners, nature advocates, and SDG activists

• It helped position yoga not only as a personal wellness tool but as a vehicle for ecological advocacy

• The campaign strengthens IYF's commitment to environmental education and sustainability