Yoga's Diplomatic Reach: A Stretch Too Far? Prime Minister Narendra Modi's yoga session in Uzbekistan has been widely reported. However, this event is not just another photo op for the Indian leader.
India's yoga diplomacy has a long and complex history that reflects the country's growing influence on the global stage.
The Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan, which organized the session, has promoted yoga in the Central Asian nation since 2019 as part of an effort to modernize its physical education system.