The Hypocrisy of International Yoga Day: A Closer Look at Goa's Environmental Crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s theme for this year’s International Yoga Day, ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health,’ highlights the interconnectedness of human and environmental health. However, the reality on the ground in Goa and other parts of India shows a stark contrast, where environmental degradation is rampant and political actions fail to match the noble rhetoric.
Yoga DayEnvironmental DegradationPublic HealthGoaHypocrisyReal EstateJun 22, 2025
Yoga teaches that we are not isolated individuals but part of a larger ecosystem. As our awareness grows, we begin to care not only for ourselves but also for society, nature, and the Earth. Yoga, at its core, is a journey from ‘Me’ to ‘We’.
However, while this theme sounds noble on paper, it starkly contrasts with the actions of the BJP government. The hypocrisy is glaring. In Goa, for example, the environment, forests, hills, and wildlife are being systematically destroyed—enabled by an unholy alliance between the real estate sharks.
This is not unique to Goa; environmental degradation and pollution are widespread across India, posing serious threats to public health. Rivers are polluted, air quality is poor, and natural habitats are being destroyed at an alarming rate.
Given this reality, it’s clear that International Yoga Day has been reduced to a politicized PR stunt—meant more to impress audiences than to reflect any genuine commitment to the principles of yoga or environmental stewardship. The gap between the rhetoric and the reality is a stark reminder of the need for genuine action and accountability in environmental policies.
While yoga practices can certainly promote individual and community health, they must be accompanied by concrete actions to protect and restore the environment. Only then can we truly honor the spirit of ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the theme for this year’s International Yoga Day?
The theme for this year’s International Yoga Day is ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’.
How does yoga promote interconnectedness?
Yoga teaches that we are not isolated individuals but part of a larger ecosystem, encouraging us to care for society, nature, and the Earth.
What is the current environmental situation in Goa?
In Goa, the environment, forests, hills, and wildlife are being systematically destroyed, often enabled by real estate developers and government inaction.
Why is International Yoga Day seen as a PR stunt?
International Yoga Day is seen as a PR stunt because the political rhetoric about environmental health and yoga principles is not matched by concrete actions to address environmental degradation.
What is needed to honor the spirit of ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’?
To honor the spirit of ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’, genuine actions and policies are needed to protect and restore the environment, alongside promoting individual and community health through yoga practices.
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