JUNE 21: INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
The same drive, the same mission: that of universal well-being .
Since 2015, International Yoga Day , established by the UN, has celebrated yoga as a practice of peace, harmony, and overall health . It reminds us that taking care of ourselves also means taking care of the world. At Yogaterrae , this vision inspires us every day.
A few days before this symbolic date, we are launching a Member Card at the symbolic price of €1, not as a simple commercial advantage, but as a gesture of connection, sharing and commitment .
Behind every order, every rug, every word, there is a team. A family. Women and men deeply committed to creating an experience that goes beyond the object. This card was born from a sincere wish: to make well-being accessible , to offer privileged access to our worlds, and to support a solidarity project together.
By becoming a member, you don't just buy.
You are joining a community that believes in the power of better living.
Welcome to an open, generous yoga, rooted in ethics as much as in aesthetics.
This June 21, in unison with millions of practitioners around the world, let us make yoga an act of union — between body, heart and collective consciousness .
Written by TINA - June 2025
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WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO DISCOVER
• The inspiring story of June 21 , which became International Yoga Day
How this date, brought by India to the UN, became the symbol of unity between peoples, global health and inner peace, celebrated today in more than 180 countries
• Why the Yogaterrae Member Card is much more than just a benefit
Immediate access to -20%, a symbolic price of €1, a gesture of solidarity, an invitation to join a community of meaning: discover why this card embodies a fairer, kinder, more aligned world
• When a yoga mat becomes the foundation of a lasting commitment
Our ethical and non-slip mats, made with respect for the planet and bodies, are designed as companions on the journey — not just accessories.
• Simple rituals to honor this day, alone or with others
An outdoor morning session, a united sun salutation, a group meditation, or a simple moment of inner listening: accessible ideas to make this day a grounding point.
• The collective power of yoga to create connections, beyond borders
How, on this June 21, millions of practitioners connect without knowing each other, forming an immense human mandala, woven from breath, peace and attention
• What if the future of well-being came through concrete commitments?
Why Yoga Day is not just a symbolic event, but a springboard for adopting more conscious consumption, a more aligned practice, and choices that are good for everyone
"Let's take a look"!
THE INSPIRING STORY OF JUNE 21, WHICH BECAME INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
Just a decade ago, in 2014 , the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a historic resolution: recognizing June 21 as the International Day of Yoga . This proposal, led with conviction by India and supported by more than 170 member countries, reflected a global need: to return to the essentials, to reconnect body, mind, and environment. Why June 21? Because it marks the summer solstice , the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, a symbol of expansion, light, and balance—values that yoga fully embodies.
Since then, this date has resonated in thousands of cities, in public squares, in parks, on beaches or on mountaintops. Every year, millions of practitioners from all walks of life unfold their yoga mat to meditate, breathe, and move together in a surge of inner peace , but also of universal solidarity . Because yoga is not just a physical exercise: it is a silent language that transcends cultural, religious or social boundaries.
Through this day, a vision of global well-being is celebrated: accessible to all, respectful of each individual, without competition, without judgment. Yoga reminds us that the balance of the world begins with the balance we cultivate within ourselves. By participating in this day, even through a simple gesture—a few minutes of silence, a centering posture, a wish for the world—each person becomes an agent of gentle but profound change.
Celebrating June 21st means being part of a collective movement that goes beyond fashion or trend. It means honoring a thousand-year-old, secular, and universal tradition that continues to adapt to the needs of our time. And it also means humbly making an act of conscious presence in a world that needs it so much.
POURQUOI LA CARTE MEMBRE YOGATERRAE EST BIEN PLUS QU'UN SIMPLE AVANTAGE
There are simple gestures that open big doors. Behind this Member Card offered at a symbolic €1 , it is not just an immediate 20% discount that we are offering. It is a philosophy , a vision of well-being that seeks to combine accessibility, commitment and beauty . In a world where everything moves fast, where offers scroll by without anchoring, this card is neither a gadget nor a marketing tool. It is a discreet but profound link , a key to a more aligned world.
Carefully designed by the entire Yogaterrae team, this card reveals our mission: to allow everyone to access sustainable, meaningful practice objects , without coming up against the price barrier. In one click, the member sees their permanent well-being discount applied to our entire committed store — yoga mat ethical, respectful sportswear, accessories designed for body and soul.
But this card goes further. By joining the Yogaterrae community, you don't just benefit from an individual privilege. You support a collective project , a virtuous circle. Because each symbolic euro collected is donated to a solidarity project , chosen for its real impact on the planet or vulnerable populations. You become an actor of a gentle, but tangible change.
Choosing this card is an act of active kindness . It is affirming that well-being should not be a luxury, but a shared value. It is joining a conscious community , which believes in open, generous yoga, rooted in ethics as much as in aesthetics. A community whose mission is to make well-being a reality for as many people as possible, one step at a time, posture after posture.
This card is not an object. It is a joyful commitment . A shared breath.
WHEN A YOGATERRAE YOGA MAT BECOMES THE FOUNDATION OF A LASTING COMMITMENT TOWARDS PARALLEL HORIZONS
At Yogaterrae, each yoga mat is not simply designed, it is imagined . Like a free canvas on which materials, textures, elements of nature ... and an ever-changing vision of well-being come together. If the mat remains the foundation of the practice, it is above all for us the starting point of a sensory and creative journey , in constant evolution.
Our requirement is not limited to the durability of materials : it embraces their expressive potential. PU + natural rubber mats, suede microfiber , vegetable cork , two-tone TPE , round, rectangular, travel or studio formats… each support becomes an opportunity to invent new sensations, to dialogue with contemporary postures and needs. And this is only the beginning.
Because the Yogaterrae universe is expanding, humbly but resolutely, towards new bodily practices : SUP yoga and water sports have inspired us to create a range of waterproof and versatile accessories. Tomorrow, products designed for gentle cardio , outdoor disciplines, and even cocooning objects for winter will complete our lines. Without ever losing sight of the essential: respect for the body, the beauty of the gesture, the soul of the materials.
We believe that creativity is a form of commitment. And that the rugs, bags, accessories, socks, wellness products or clothing that we imagine are there to re-enchant the experience of movement , of breath, of the connection between oneself and the world.
At Yogaterrae, each creation tells of an intention : that of honoring bodies in their plurality, the seasons in their cycle, and materials in their truth.
Each design is the result of an artistic and symbolic intention . A wave, a tree, a window, colors : nothing is left to chance.
Our rugs tell stories of places, elements, traditions.
They evoke the Mediterranean like Mediterranea , trees like ginkgo biloba, magnolias, sacred mandalas or silent temples. And in this visual narration, it is also your own path that you trace, posture after posture.
A Yogaterrae mat is a discreet but powerful commitment .
It means saying: “I choose a yoga that respects life.”
SIMPLE RITUALS TO HONOR THIS DAY, ALONE OR WITH OTHERS
June 21st is much more than a symbolic date: it is an invitation to slow down, to breathe, to return to the essentials . And there is no need to tread the steps of an ashram or to practice for ten years to celebrate this International Yoga Day. The essence of this day lies in the simplicity of the gestures , in the awareness granted to each breath.
Why not start the day with a slow, flowing sun salutation , in harmony with the sunrise? Or treat yourself to a moment of inner silence, sitting on your favorite mat, in a listening posture? For those who enjoy sharing their energy, a group session, even an impromptu one in a park or on a beach, can become a wonderful ritual of unity.
Some families choose to unroll their mats side by side. Others prefer to practice alone, by a lake, on a terrace , or simply in the peace and quiet of their living room. Every context, every rhythm, every body is welcome. On this day, we are not looking for performance or aesthetics. Just presence to oneself , to others, to this universal breath that runs through all practice.
Treat yourself to a guided meditation , a gentle playlist, a notebook to write an intention in. Give someone a moment of presence or a mat that might change their relationship with themselves.
Yoga is not a demonstration. It is a celebration of life , of what connects. And this day is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with it, alone or together, on a mat that suits you .
THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF YOGA TO CREATE CONNECTIONS, BEYOND BORDERS
On June 21, at the dawn of summer, a silent but immense phenomenon unfolds across the planet. Millions of practitioners—from Paris to Pune, from Buenos Aires to Kyoto—roll out their mats, sit cross-legged, close their eyes… and breathe in unison. This is the magic of International Yoga Day , a day without barriers, without hierarchy, without borders.
No matter the origin, the language, the religion or the level of practice: on this day, it is the breath that connects, the consciousness that unites. It is not about believing in something, but about feeling , together, the beauty of a moment shared in peace.
In some countries, giant sun salutations are held in stadiums, public squares, or temples. Elsewhere, they are more discreet circles, on a rooftop, by a lake, or in a living room. But the intention is always the same: to connect , not to do, but to be.
Each mat then becomes a piece of an immense human mandala , woven with intentions, gratitude, and respect. And at the center of this symbolic surge, perhaps you will see the silent image of a serene Buddha , posed near a Yogaterrae lotus flower , like a peaceful reminder of what elevates us, connects us, and soothes us.
And through this simple act— stopping to refocus —each of us becomes an actor in a gentler, more conscious, more connected world.
This is not a utopia. It is a collective reality that is experienced every year.
What if this year you added your breath to the breath of the world?
WHAT IF THE FUTURE OF WELL-BEING DEPENDS ON CONCRETE COMMITMENTS
International Yoga Day isn't just an annual celebration. It can be that intimate and collective springboard toward a lasting transformation of our choices. Because well-being isn't limited to a mat rolled out once a year: it's woven into our daily lives, into our actions, our purchases, our priorities.
Adopting a more aligned practice also means paying attention to what surrounds us. Choosing a yoga mat respectful of the environment. Support a brand that pays its artisans fairly. Opt for recyclable materials, sustainable products, ethical clothing. It's voting with your body, with your breath, with your heart .
This international day reminds us that well-being is not an individual luxury , but a commitment to a better world. Less plastic. Less running. More slowness. More connection. It questions our way of consuming, teaching, and transmitting.
What if every posture became an act of conscious consumption ? What if every breath became a way of inhabiting the world differently? Through Yogaterrae, this is also what we cultivate: beautiful, useful, respectful products that support the body... and the Earth.
This June 21st can be more than a parenthesis. It can be a tipping point , a sincere commitment to a shared good life .
Thank you TINA for this post
A heartfelt thank you to those who are celebrating today—and will celebrate tomorrow—this date of June 21, by promoting yoga as a language of union , respect, and peace. Your presence, your practices, and your choices give meaning to our commitment. The creation of our Member Card is humbly part of this same approach: making well-being more accessible, more supportive, and more sustainable.
TINA's Bio
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TINA
1994, Reunion Island & Mauritius, a Life driven by the Indian Ocean and Yoga
Since childhood, this intrepid traveler has traveled the globe, leaving her footprints on beaches around the world.Passionate about surfing, scuba diving and sailing, she has made the oceans her playground and source of inspiration.
The freedom of the waves, the serenity of the ocean depths and the wind in his sails have punctuated his journey, always guided by a quest for connection with nature.
It was through her explorations that yoga became more than a practice for her – it was a way of life.
Between early morning surf sessions and meditative sunsets, she found in yoga a perfect balance of strength, flow and self-awareness.
Today, she combines her passion for water sports with teaching yoga and is part of the Yogaterrae team, here in France, in the South West and often remotely :)
This adventurer is a true source of inspiration for anyone who aspires to live in harmony with their body and nature.
Through her stories of incredible experiences, she invites everyone to open up to a world where every wave, every breath and every posture is a celebration of life.
