The International Yoga Day was observed on June 21. In Trinidad and Tobago, the second International Yoga Day was observed between June 18 and 26 at 10 locations, including the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus and Divali Nagar. Deoroop Teemal, Chairman of the International Day of Yoga Committee of Trinidad and Tobago (IDYCTT) said 12 yoga groups participated in the International Yoga Day this year.

According to Indian High Commissioner Gauri Shankar Gupta, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago is partnering with the Ministry of Health, the United Nations and the IDYCTT. About 60 schools will hold Yoga classes in September, he said. Quoting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the High Commissioner said: “Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian traditions. It embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, restraint and fulfilment, harmony between man and nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us to deal with climate change”.