On the occasion of World Meditation Day, Preksha International, a Member Institute of the Indian Yoga Association, envisioned and successfully organised the Global Meditation Marathon, a 24-hour continuous meditation initiative designed to transcend geographical boundaries and time zones. A dedicated digital platform served as the heart of the marathon, enabling participants from across the world to join the meditation seamlessly at their convenience and ensuring an uninterrupted global flow of collective awareness.
Due to overlapping time zones—from sunrise in Japan to sunset in California—the meditation stream extended to nearly 36 hours. Participants from 38 countries came together, with over 4,700 meditators contributing more than 102,000 minutes of meditation, creating a living global rhythm of mindfulness, inner peace, and conscious living. With deep gratitude, Preksha International acknowledges all participants, supporting organisations, and volunteers whose collective spirit made this worldwide movement possible, and invites seekers to continue their journey through the Preksha Meditation App.
Inspired by the Global Meditation Marathon, international Preksha trainers extended the observance beyond virtual spaces by conducting offline meditation sessions in their respective countries. Sessions were held in Dubai, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Spain, and Nepal, reaching diverse groups including children, students, professionals, hospitality staff, and local communities, thereby reinforcing meditation as a lived, accessible practice across cultures and age groups.
Alongside these offline initiatives, multiple online meditation sessions were conducted throughout the day, with participants joining from India and abroad. The sessions included conceptual introductions to Preksha Meditation, guided practices by international trainers, and inspirational addresses by senior office-bearers and invited guests. Participants from countries such as Kazakhstan, Taiwan, Russia, Spain, Mexico, and the United States reflected the truly global reach of the observance.
A significant highlight of the marathon was the disciplined commitment of Preksha International trainers and facilitators, who completed a 96-slot continuous meditation chain from midnight on 21 December to 12:15 a.m. on 22 December (IST). Each trainer undertook a 30-minute meditation practice in overlapping slots, creating an unbroken chain of collective practice while simultaneously coordinating digital platforms, online sessions, and international offline events. This collective effort stands as a testament to the unity, dedication, and sincerity of the Preksha International family, rooted deeply in practice and strengthened by shared purpose, echoing the universal message of 24 HOURS ~ ONE BREATH ~ ONE WORLD ~ ONE MEDITATION.
