About this Event
Heartfulness UK, in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and the High Commission of India in the United Kingdom, invites you to a special celebration for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, an opportunity to be part of a powerful community experience centred on the theme, “Inner Harmony, Global Peace", which reflects the timeless relevance of yoga as a path to balance, health and inner calm. More than an individual practice, yoga is a universal tradition that inspires connection, compassion and peace in the world around us.
📅 Saturday 14 June 2026 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Doors: 9:45 AM)
📍 Church House Westminster — the historic Grade II listed venue, steps from Westminster Abbey
🎟 FREE. Fully seated. Open to all. No yoga experience required.
This event is one of the UK’s largest International Day of Yoga event, welcoming over 500 participants. It promises to be a truly significant occasion—uniting friends from all communities, faiths, and backgrounds in a shared celebration of wellbeing, harmony and togetherness.
✅ NO MAT YOGA. NO FLOOR BASED PRACTICE. FULLY ACCESSIBLE. This event is entirely seated and chair-based. Whether you're new to yoga, managing a health condition, or simply curious — this experience was designed for YOU. Come as you are.
🌟 HEADLINE: A Discourse and Guided Meditation with Daaji, Global Guide of Heartfulness
Kamlesh D. Patel — known to millions worldwide as "Daaji" — is the Global Guide of Heartfulness and one of the most respected and renowned meditation teachers of our time. Best-selling Author of a number of books including The Heartfulness Way 2 and The Authentic Yoga, Daaji has guided millions across 160 countries and 17,000 volunteer trainers in the practice of heart-based meditation.
At this event, Daaji will deliver a special discourse and lead a live guided meditation — an intimate and rare opportunity for Londoners to connect directly with his wisdom.
🪷 What's in Store — A 120-Minute Journey
🏛 Arrive at Church House Westminster, a venue where Parliament itself convened during World War II, now the setting for London's most significant IDY celebration.
🧘 Chair Yoga Taster — A guided, seated yoga experience accessible to everyone. No mat, no floor, no prior experience needed.
🎵 Classical Sitar Performance — A live classical performance that transports you.
🖼 Immersive Yoga Exhibition — Explore the evolution of yoga across cultures and centuries through an interactive, walk-through exhibition.
🧠 Discourse & Guided Meditation with Daaji — The centrepiece of the morning. Sit, breathe and be guided inward by one of the world's foremost meditation teachers.
🎤 Keynotes from Distinguished Guests — Speakers from the world of wellbeing, diplomacy and community leadership.
📚 LIVE Book Launch — Be among the first to receive Daaji's newest publications - The Authentic Yoga & by Daaji
⚡ SECURE YOUR FREE SEAT NOW
This is a ticketed, capacity-limited event. Places are going fast — don't miss London's landmark IDY 2026 celebration.
There are no fees for learning or practising Heartfulness. We are run entirely by volunteers and funded purely by voluntary donations.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Church House Westminster, Dean's Yard, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 10.00
