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YogaPeace Sansthan’s initiativetransforms young minds in Rajasthan 

YogaPeace Sansthan, an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, successfully conducted the “Anandam for Students” program in Rajasthan, fostering holistic development among young learners through yoga and mindfulness. The initiative, led by Yogacharya Dhakaram, was organized in collaboration with Noble Education Group, Jhunjhunu, and…

Swaraj Yoga Institute hosts Graduation Ceremony for CCY-IYA Program 

Swaraj Yoga Institute & Wellness Retreats, Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association successfully hosted a graduation ceremony for its Certificate Course in Yoga (CCY-IYA) on December 18, 2024. Organized in association with the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), the event marked the culmination of a…

Jharkhand SCC with Ramakrishna Mission Ashram organises Seminar 

On the occasion of World Meditation Day, a seminar on meditation was jointly organized by Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Morabadi, and the Indian Yoga Association Jharkhand State Chapter in the Ashram’s seminar hall. The event focused on the theme “Inner Peace, Global Harmony.” The seminar was…

Gujarat SCC conducts Annual General Meeting 

The Gujarat State Chapter Committee of Indian Yoga Association (IYAGC) successfully conducted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 7th January 2025, where key discussions and resolutions were passed to strengthen the chapter’s structure and future initiatives. One of the major points of discussion was the…

AYG Academy’s transformative start to 2025 

AYG Academy, Associate Centre of Indian Yoga Association, in collaboration with Kaivalyadham Mumbai, successfully hosted a transformative two-day workshop for yoga teachers, focusing on reproductive health, pregnancy physiology, and specialized yoga practices for couples before conception and during pregnancy. With 11 dedicated participants engaging in…

Chandigarh SCC celebrates Republic Day and conducts Yoga Camp 

The Indian Yoga Association, Chandigarh Chapter, organized a 6-Day Yoga Camp from January 19-25, 2025, at GCCBA, Panjab University, under the guidance of Dr Pardeep Agnihotri and led by Smt Rita Prasad. The camp focused on yoga postures, Sun Salutations, Pranayama, and Acupressure, engaging 15…

Chandigarh SCC Meet: Strengthening Yoga Initiatives 

The Chandigarh State Chapter Committee of the Indian Yoga Association held its scheduled meeting on January 27, 2025, at 8:00pm, chaired by Shri Ajit Handa ji and attended by a dedicated team of seven members. Dr. Pardeep Agnihotri extended his heartfelt appreciation for the team’s…

TNSCC conducts Yoga National Conclave 

Tamilnadu State Chapter Committee of Indian Yoga Association organised Yoga National Conclave – 2025 from February 1-2, 2025. Padma Shri A/N. SKM Maeilanadhan, Chairman of Tamilnadu State Chapter Committee of Indian Yoga Association and President of the World Community Service Centre, Aliyar presided over the…

WBSCC organises session on Yoga & Science in collaboration with HGI 

The West Bengal State Chapter of Indian Yoga Association in collaboration with Heritage Group of Institutions, Kolkata, organized a transformative session on Yoga & Science at the Heritage campus on 23rd January 2025, coinciding with Parakram Diwas to commemorate the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji…

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…



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12 Mar 2025

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A Comparative Exploration of Indian Yoga and Thai Yoga: 

Origins, Similarities, Differences, and Health Benefits By Dr. Keshav Murthy (PhD Yoga, SVYASA Yoga-Life Science Division) and Dr. Divya Murthy PhD. (Director, VCY, affiliated with VYASA) Both Indian Yoga and Thai Yoga are ancient systems of physical, mental, and spiritual practices that have deep roots…

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Happy New Year!! 

Namaste to all the members of my Vishwa Yoga Parivaar, my Worldwide Yoga Family. The festive time at the end of the year and the coming of the New Year is always an opportunity to practice self-reflective Swadhyaya and plan for the future. Our Guru…

IYA Personnel Certification Body (PrCB) – 2021 

For Promotion of Yoga, Indian Yoga Association has taken an initiative to make Personnel Certification Body approved under the Scheme for Voluntary Certification of Yoga Professionals owned by Yog Certifica­tion Board (Formerly was owned by QCI) launched by Ministry of AYUSH. IYA has created an…

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SAAC meets to finalise IYA Courses 

The Working Group of the Standing Academics and Accreditation Committee met for a two day workshop from 13-14 June, 2019 at Sri Sri School of Yoga, Art of Living, Bengaluru. During the meeting the mini­mum standards for three courses were developed. The workshop was also…

Yoga Academics & Accreditation

IYA Personnel Certification Body (PrCB) 

For Promotion of Yoga, Indian Yoga Association has taken an initiative to make Personnel Certification Body approved under the Scheme for Voluntary Certification of Yoga Professionals owned by Yog Certifica­tion Board (Formerly was owned by QCI) launched by Ministry of AYUSH. IYA has created an…

Yoga Academics & Accreditation

IYA Personnel Certification Body (PrCB) 

For Promotion of Yoga, Indian Yoga Association has taken an initiative to make Personnel Certification Body approved under the Scheme for Voluntary Certification of Yoga Professionals owned by Yog Certification Board (Formerly was owned by QCI) launched by Ministry of AYUSH. IYA has created an…

Yoga Academics & Accreditation

SAAC Meeting discusses Corporate Yoga Module 

Academics and Accreditation meeting was held on September 28, 2020 to discuss the Corporate Yoga Module at 12:30 pm. The meeting saw attendance from Shri Madhava Madanapalli, IT Expert and alumni of SVYASA, Shri Ganesh Rao, Working Director, Standing Academic and Accreditation Committee, Shri Ravi…

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IYA Courses 

Dr Ganesh Rao, Working Director, Standing Academic and Accreditation Committee In the meeting of IYA’s Standing Committee for Academics and Accreditation, held on June 12, 2019 in The Art of Living, Bengaluru, the Syllabi and the Accreditation process for Courses to be conducted under the…