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Yoga Tourism in Africa: A rising wave of wellness and opportunity 
Yoga tourism is emerging as a powerful trend worldwide, and Tanzania is poised to become a leading destination for wellness travel. Known for its safaris and cultural richness, Tanzania is now exploring new frontiers with the help of Swasti Yoga Center, Associate Centre of the...
Chandigarh UT Chapter leads the way in celebrating IDY 2025 with spirit of unity and wellness 
The Chandigarh UT Chapter of the Indian Yoga Association has actively joined the national celebration of the 11th International Yoga Day (IYD), embracing the global theme “One Earth, One Health” to highlight the vital link between personal well-being and planetary harmony. The chapter began its...
Yoga Unplugged: SBV organises Yoga Fest 
School of Yoga Therapy (SYT), ISCM, SBV (Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association) conducted the SBV Yoga Fest 2025 (as a Curtain raiser for the 11th IDY) under the signature event category of Yoga Unplugged. This was a Regional level program for all the...
Yoga Unplugged: Yoga Awareness Program at Rural Healthcare Training Center of SBV, Pondicherry 
The School of Yoga Therapy (SYT), Institute of Salutogenesis & Complementary Medicine (ISCM) of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV), Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, conducted a vibrant and impactful awareness program at the Rural Healthcare Training Center (RHTC) of SBV in the Aranganur. This...
YVN concludes successful 52nd Annual Summer Course 
Yoga Vidya Niketan (YVN), Mumbai, Member Institute of Indian Yoga Association, successfully concluded its 52nd Summer Yoga Course held from May 1 to May 31, 2025. Conducted across 34 physical centres in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai — ranging from TIFR Colaba to Mankhurd, and Borivali...
Yoga Samavesh IDY 2025: SBV with IYA conducts awareness program on Yoga Therapy for Residents of Alcohol De-addiction Centre 
A collaborative outreach program was organised and conducted by the School of Yoga Therapy, ISCM, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV) in association with the Indian Yoga Association – Pondicherry chapter and Garudaa Mental Health Wellness Centre, Cuddalore- for the residents of the alcohol and cannabis de-addiction...
Yoga education for underprivileged children by IYA Chandigarh Chapter at Sivananda Center of Excellence 
The Indian Yoga Association, Chandigarh State Chapter, conducted a meaningful yoga education session for children of brick kiln workers at the Sivananda Center of Excellence, Kakrmajra. The session was led by Yog Guru Shri Sandeep Sharma from Ashiana Children’s Home, Sector 16, Panchkula, who has...
Free yoga sessions for women municipal workers held in Chennai under IYA-TNSCC Samavesh Program 
As part of the Ministry of AYUSH’s “Samavesh” program—one of the 10 signature events under the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations, Smt S. Lalitha, Professional Member of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA) and founder of Abhyasaa Yoga Center and Therapy in Chennai, successfully...
Tamil Nadu SCC hosts valedictory of free summer yoga classes for children at Ashok Nagar 
The Tamil Nadu State Chapter Committee (SCC) of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), in collaboration with Shri N. Elumalai of Rangarajapuram SKY Trust, successfully conducted the closing ceremony of the Free Summer Yoga Classes for Children at the Ashok Nagar Anjaneyar Temple, Chennai. Held from...
VYAS Kolkata hosts yoga awareness camp to promote One World, One Health 
As part of the Yoga Teacher Training Programme, Vivekananda Yoga Abhyas Sanstha (VYAS Kolkata), an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, organized a Yoga Awareness Camp on May 4, 2025, at Keshav Bhawan, Kolkata. Dedicated to the theme “One World, One Health through Yoga,”...



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10 Jul 2025

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Executive Council meets through Video Conferencing
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Executive Council meets through Video Conferencing 

Amidst COVID-19, when physical move­ments are restricted, the Executive Council of Indian Yoga Association socially connected through Video Conferencing on April 19 and 23, 2020. The meeting was attended by Gu­ruji Dr. H.R Nagendra ji, President and the Executive Council members namely Dr. Nagaratna Didi, Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Ji’s, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati ji, Shri Subodh Tiwari ji, Shri Dr. Jaideep Arya ji, Shri Ravi Tumuluri ji, Shri Saryu Parasad Mishra ji, Shri P.C Kapoor ji, Shri Haresh Trivedi ji, Shri Ram Ku­mar Rathi ji and others.

After discussing the action taken on 19th Executive Council Meeting, the agendas for 20th meeting held on April 19, 2020 were taken up. The meeting saw Smt.Kamlesh Barwal ji, Secretary General highlighting that there was an ardent need of defining yoga and the scope of IYA. Other agendas that were discussed included general membership, amendments of SCCs, project proposals from the SCCs including research projects, representation of IYA on National Board for Promotion of Yoga and Naturopathy & on YCB, certification for online programs and recognition of prior learning of institu­tional certificates.

The Executive Council ap­preciated the Synchronised Global Prayers by Yoga Gurus held on April 14th, 2020 and telecasted Live by Sudarshan News. A small celebration on the birthday of Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Ji’s marked the conclusion of the day.

The meeting resumed on April 23, 2020 and points like appointing nominees for Bureau of Indian Stan­dards (Three Nominees – one industry expert, one who can stand-in, one a young professional) were highlighted. Shri Ravi Tumuluri ji, Joint Secretary updated EC on the Shan­kara Jayanti Celebrations. It was hence decided to make the celebrations a 3-day program so that the teach­ing of Adi Shankaracharya teachings and blessings could reach the masses.

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