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UPSCC celebrates International Women’s Day 2026 
The Uttar Pradesh State Chapter Committee of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA UPSCC) celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 through an online programme on 8 March 2026, based on the theme “Give to Gain.” The event brought together yoga practitioners, teachers, and enthusiasts from across Uttar...
Jammu SCC organises second session of 40-Day Countdown to IDY 2026 
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Common Yoga Protocol classes organized by TNSCC ahead on IDY 2026 
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YogaPeace Sansthan celebrates Holi Sneh Milan 2026 
YogaPeace Sansthan celebrated Holi Sneh Milan 2026 with great enthusiasm, bringing together members, students, and well-wishers for an evening filled with joy, devotion, and fellowship. The celebration commenced with Yogacharya Dhakaram, Founder of YogaPeace Sansthan, warmly welcoming guests with a traditional chandan tilak, reflecting the...
YogaPeace Sansthan organizes inspiring heritage and learning tour to Jaipur 
YogaPeace Sansthan, under the visionary leadership of its Founder, Yogacharya Dhakaram, successfully organized an educational and cultural excursion to Jaipur for its students. The tour reflected the institution’s commitment to providing holistic learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom and yoga hall.Accompanied by Yogacharya Dhakaram,...
Bihar SCC meets online to discuss the way forward 
The Bihar State Chapter Committee of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA) convened an online Executive Committee meeting via Zoom on 1 May 2026. The meeting was attended by the Executive Committee members and focused on strengthening the chapter’s activities, expanding outreach, and planning future initiatives.A...
Uttar Pradesh SCC conducts CYP in Lucknow 
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote Yoga and holistic well-being, the Uttar Pradesh State Chapter Committee of IYA organized a Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) practice session on 2 June 2026 at Sadbhavana Park, Jankipuram, Lucknow.The session was conducted in accordance with the Common...
Uttar Pradesh SCC inaugurates Four-Day Yoga Camp at Balrampur District Jail 
As part of the nationwide countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the Uttar Pradesh State Chapter Committee of IYA successfully inaugurated a four-day Yoga Camp at Balrampur District Jail on the 20th day of the countdown celebrations. The camp was organized...
Jharkhand SCC and Gramin Upkar Sansthan organizes 100-Day Countdown programme for IDY 2026 
As part of the nationwide celebrations leading up to the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, Jharkhand State Chapter Committee of IYA in collaboration with the Gramin Upkar Sansthan, Jharkhand, an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), successfully organized a grand Common...



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27 Jul 2026

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State Chapter Committee Meetings 

Delhi SCC meets at IYA Headquarters

The first physical meeting of Delhi State Chapter Committee was held on 25 January 2021 at IYA, Dwarka Office. The meeting was chaired by Dr Parminder Gulia, Chairper­son of the Delhi SCC. The meeting was attended by the state chapter member namely Dr Parminder Gulia, Chairperson, Professor SB Arora, Secretary, Shri Devesh Kumar Sharma, Joint Secretary, Dr Ramesh Kumar, Joint Secretary, Shri Praveen Prabhakar, Joint Secretary (Press), Shri Nikhil Yadav, Member (Membership), Shri TN Hassija, Life Member, Smt. Rita Hassija, Life Member. Smt. Shruti Prabhakar, Associate Editor, Yogavani was also present on the occasion.

The meeting saw discussions about speeding up the individual and institutional membership drive, engaging in conducting online yoga programs and promoting them on extensively on social media, organising meet­ings on regular basis to kickstart the activities for the propagation of yoga in the capital.

J&K SCC meets Online

The Jammu and Kashmir State Chapter organized its online meeting on January 24, 2021 at 11.30 am. The meeting was chaired by Shri Dr Shreyansh Kumar Jain, Chairperson of the State Chapter. Others who at­tended the meeting included Shri Anil Swaraj, Smt. Sudha Chander Sharma, Shri Lal Singh Nag, Shri Aditya Sharma, Smt. Meenakshi Bhatt, Smt. Ranu Thaper, Shri Dev Yog Raj and Shri Bansi Lal.

The discussion were held on ‘Mari Yog Yatra aur nishkarsh’. Further it was decided that the state chapter would meet once a month. Every member present spoke put forth their views. It was also proposed by the esteemed members to start short time yoga certification courses of different duration and at different levels i.e. Foundation course (Level I, Level 2), Yog Instructors courses and Disease oriented courses. The meeting concluded with the Chairperson extending thanks to everybody present.

UP State Chapter discusses expansion

Uttar Pradesh State Chapter Committee met in Lucknow on January 19, 2021. The meeting was chaired by Dr Amarjeet Yadav, Chairperson of the State Chapter. The points discussed during the meeting included complete expansion of the state chapter, membership drive, following the rules in line with the Center, selec­tion of place for office, bank account of UP Chapter, broadcast of e-Magazine and others.

The meeting also received the blessings of Dr. Jaideep Arya ji, Regional Coordinator, North Region and Joint Secretary, IYA. The meeting saw the presence of Shri Bhagwan Singh, Dr. Ramesh Chandra, Dr. Naveen Singh, Dr. Sanjeev Pandey, Smt. Shalini Mehrotra, Shri Akhilesh Pandey, Smt. Bandana Barnwal, Shri G. Piyush Kant, and Shri Amar Singh Bhadoria from the State Chapter.

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