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Celebrating World Meditation Day with the Indian Yoga Association 

On World Meditation Day, the Associate Centres and Member Institutes of the Indian Yoga Association came together to honour the profound practice of meditation. Across various locations, our community gathered to reflect, connect, and deepen their meditation journeys, fostering a sense of unity and inner…

Celebrating 6 Years of Excellence:Indian Yoga Association Gujarat Chapter Foundation Day 

The Indian Yoga Association, Gujarat Chapter, virtually celebrated its 6th Foundation Day on 29th December with the theme Yoga for Lifestyle Management. The program began with a prayer, followed by Mauli Baviskar introducing all dignitaries. The event emphasized yoga’s role in promoting holistic well-being, inspiring…

Geetham Institute of Alternative Medicine hosts transformative sessions 

In December, Geetham Institute of Alternative Medicine, Associate Centre of Indian Yoga Association hosted a series of transformative sessions centered on Varma therapy, which plays a significant role in enhancing physical, mental, and emotional health. The month-long series was conducted by experienced practitioners, each focusing…

Indian ancient Siddhars and the science of longevity: A remarkable discovery byAttangaogam Peedam 

Recent research, supported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), sheds light on the ancient practice of Attangaogam, Associate Centre of Indian Yoga Association, and its impact on longevity. The study, titled “Effect of Yoga-Pranayamam on Telomere Length in Medical Students,” revealed ground breaking…

Tamil Nadu SCC meets to discuss way forward 

The Tamil Nadu State Chapter Committee meeting was held in World Community Service Centre, Chennai on December 28, 2024, at 10:30am. The meeting commenced with a prayer and meditation session, creating a serene atmosphere for the discussions that followed. Shri Rajeshwari Prabhakaran, Senior Vice-Chairman of…

Enriching programs at Sri Aurobindo Society, Hyderabad 

Throughout December, the Sri Aurobindo Society, Hyderabad, hosted a series of insightful talks and satsangs, focusing on various elements of yoga and spiritual growth. The month began with Elements of Yoga 1 by Smt. Suneetha Sekhar on 1st December, followed by Smt. Harshitha’s session on…

Vedic Kaya Sadhana celebrates convocation ceremony 

The Vedic Kaya Sadhana, Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, recently held its convocation ceremony, marking a significant milestone for its graduating students. The event celebrated the culmination of rigorous training and dedication, with graduates receiving certifications that recognize their comprehensive understanding and expertise…

SSIYRC Students Set World Record inArdha Matsyendrasana 

In a remarkable achievement, 105 students from the Sri Shankari Institute of Yoga and Research Center, Gummudipoondi (SSIYRC), Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, sustained the Ardha Matsyendrasana pose for an impressive 10 minutes, earning them a place in the Worldwide Book of Records….

Sree Bala Yoga Studio reflects on a year of remarkable achievements in 2024 

Sree Bala Yoga Studio, Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, celebrated a year of significant milestones in 2024, underscoring its commitment to yoga education and community wellness. The studio conducted two sessions of its 200-hour Certificate Course in Yoga and a 500-hour Advanced Certificate…

Ananda Chaitanya Meditation Center launches in Coimbatore 

The Ananda Chaitanya Meditation Center in Kurumbapalayam, Coimbatore, Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association was inaugurated with grandeur on December 20, 2024. The event began with the traditional lighting of the kuthuvilakku by renowned writer Jeyamohan, symbolizing the dispelling of ignorance and the illumination…



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IDY 2022 celebrations
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IDY 2022 celebrations 

The IDY 2022 celebrations went on to the next level, with focus on celebration with 100 days countdown across the globe. The focus on Iconic venues led to showcase the rich tourism possibilities of the cultural heritage which we have inherited. The effort by the Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Culture were commendable. We congratulated them on this success.

The IYA family came together in a big way and organized programs all across the country . With its 26 state chapters, 42 member institutes and many associate center, we could reach far and wide.

We at the IYA office are now making all the efforts to ensure that all our member institution and the associate centres also start to accredited themselves to offer the IYA Certification. We have three levels already finalized and we are hoping to get the Yoga Therapy program also ready. This will pave way for better and minimum uniform standards amongst the Yoga community across. It is necessary that we all work together on this .

We are proud that our Chairman of the Governing Council Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji was bestowed with the highest civilian award by Suriname. It a moment of celebration where spiritual masters are recognized for their contribution towards promoting peace and world harmony.

Our Member Institute Divine Life Society was awarded the Prime Ministers Yoga Award for their great contribution towards the field of Yoga. We salute the great work initiated by Swami Sivanand ji and which has been carried forwarded by his disciplines.

Bhikkhu Sanghasena from Ladakh and Prof. Marcos Rojo an alumnus of Kaivlayadhama a founding member of IYA , were awareded in the individual capacity. We congratulate them on this recognition.

We will see a agreement of cooperation signed with Health Sector Skill Coucil , Indira Gandhi National Open Univeristy , National Institution of Open Schooling and Indira Gandhi Centre of Arts. All these will open up multiple opportunities for the member institutions. We look forward to greater participation and invovement of all .

Finally , I reitarate , that , it is important that we have more members as part of the IYA and take the message of Yoga in its puritine form, ahead. Lets work together on this.

Sarve Bhanavtu ……..

by Shri Subodh Tiwari
Secretary General, IYA

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