GTTCI Hosts International Yoga Day Celebration with Global Dignitaries

New Delhi, June 22, 2025 — On the auspicious occasion of International Day of Yoga, the Global Trade & Technology Council (India) [GTTCI], in collaboration with Jaypee Vasant Continental Hotel, hosted a serene and inspiring yoga session at the Jaypee Vasant Continental, New Delhi. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the diplomatic corps, wellness experts, and renowned personalities from the field of sports and holistic health.

Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Founder President of GTTCI, warmly welcomed the distinguished guests and participants, reiterating the Council’s commitment to fostering wellness, diplomacy, and cultural harmony through such initiatives.

Dr. Rashmi Saluja, Chairperson of GTTCI, extended her gratitude to the yoga masters and practitioners for leading the session and emphasized the global relevance of yoga, which resonates deeply with the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India to make yoga a universal practice for well-being.

The event featured special addresses by Olympic medallist and Padma Shri awardee Shri Yogeshwar Dutt, who encouraged all attendees to embrace yoga as a daily discipline, citing its transformative power in both physical and mental realms.

The session was led by internationally acclaimed yoga experts Dr. Varun Veer and Dr. Tanu Singh, co-founders of Life Yoga, whose profound teachings offered attendees a meaningful journey into traditional yogic practices combined with contemporary wellness techniques.

Mr. Rakesh Asthana, Chief Advisor of GTTCI, delivered the vote of thanks, affirming that yoga is not merely a practice but a way of life, one that unites people beyond borders and beliefs.

Diplomats from the Embassies of Bangladesh, Belarus, China, Madagascar, Niger, Palestine, and Sudan participated in the yoga session, showcasing yoga’s universal appeal and GTTCI’s growing role in strengthening people-to-people and cultural diplomacy.