Stop misleading people on yoga (opens original article in a new tab)

The International Day of Yoga event in Kuwait faced misinformation claiming yoga is religious, but it was a public health and wellness activity with over 2,200 participants.

• International Day of Yoga event in Kuwait attracted over 2,200 participants from diverse backgrounds
• Misinformation on social media claimed yoga is religious and incompatible with Islam, but event was a health and wellness activity
• Yogasana was recognized as a competitive sport in India in 2020, with specific postures judged for precision and balance
• Event took place at 5:00 a.m. as announced, not at noon as falsely claimed