Practice of the Month
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 
The Jammu & Kashmir State Chapter Committee (SCC) of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA) formally launched its 40-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) at Himmat Learning Field Higher Secondary School, Channi Himmat, Jammu. The programme was organized under the chairmanship of Dr....
Parmarth Niketan marks Pujya Swamiji’s 75th Birth Anniversary 
Parmarth Niketan, a Member Institute of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), celebrated the Birth Anniversary of its President and Spiritual Leader, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj, Governing Council Member, IYA, on the sacred banks of Maa Ganga in Rishikesh.As Pujya Swamiji entered his 75th...
Common Yoga Protocol classes organized by TNSCC ahead on IDY 2026 
As part of the celebrations leading up to the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, regular Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) classes are being conducted in Chennai by Tamil Nadu State Chapter Committee of IYA and under the guidance of Gnanasiriyar N. Elumalai, Ph.D. Scholar,...
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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26 Jul 2026

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Yogavani turns 3!!
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Yogavani turns 3!! 

Congratulations to TEAM YOGAVANI on completing 3 years of publication!

It is an amazing team and I wish to congratulate the dedicated and determined Shruti Prabhakar for her amazing contributions along with Deepak Rawat.

I must place on record our heartfelt gratitude to all the loving members of our IYA Family Worldwide for their unstinting support in this noble endeavour. The Divine blessings of our esteemed Governing Council members, the benevolent guidance of our respected Executive Councilmembers and the loving camaraderie of our Governing Board Members enables us to manifest the goodness of Yoga in every issue.

The word TEAM can be understood as an acronym for the statement:

Together… Everyone… Achieves… More!

And, this is so very true of the YOGAVANI TEAM.

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The New Year always begins with Yoga at Pondicherry and this month we highlight memorable images from two international events held by the Government of Puducherry and the Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.
The Puducherry Tourism Department must be congratulated for sponsoring an International Yoga Festival every year since its inception in 1993. This year was the 28th such congregation of National and International Yoga experts at the Land of the Siddhas.

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The honorable Chief Minister Shri N Rangasamy highlighted the immense contributions of Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri towards the development of Yoga in Pondicherry. “Thanks to him, so many have made Yoga their life locally and internationally” said he.
We also share the grand success of the 2nd International Health Research Convention held from 20-22 January 2023 at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth with more than 3500 participants and 300 resource persons attending nearly 46 events both online and in-person.

The ISCM of SBV organized a triad of events that included an International Conference on Role of Yoga & Music Therapies in Promoting Salutogenesis as well as two pre-conference workshops on Yoga therapy and Music therapy that were of the highest standard.

The YouTube videos can be accessed from www.youtube.com/@ISCMofSriBalajiVidyapeeth/streams while photos can be viewed at www.facebook.com/iscm.sbv
We record our deep gratitude and appreciation to the benevolent leaders of the Indian Yoga Association, World Federation of Music Therapy, University Putra Malaysia, ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Kaivalyadhama, Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram and Svaram Auroville who provide inspirational support at so many levels. We couldn’t have done it without your able assistance and heartfelt encouragement.

We also have been overwhelmed by the messages of blessings, keynotes and invited talks given by our resource persons who motivated everyone to do their best for the promotion and propagation of salutogenesis worldwide. Your inspirational presence both offline and online has touched all participants deeply.

Seeking the blessings and support of each and every member of our IYA Family as we embark on the fourth year of the Yogavani journey.

May we all be worthy children of our Divine Mother Yoga!

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