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Bihar SCC meets online to discuss the way forward 
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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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J&K UTCC announces Scholarship Certification Program 

The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Chapter Committee in association with Swaraj Yoga Institute announced a scholarship certification program from various categories, border areas and BPL background. The announcement was made under the chairmanship of Dr Shreyansh Jain and Shri Anil Swaraj, Founder, Swaraj Yoga Institute and Secretary, J&K UTCC.

With a scarcity of certified yoga teachers in the region there exists a pressing need to bridge this gap. By increasing the number of certified yoga professionals, they can better serve the community and organizations seeking their expertise in this region.

The program, commenced on February 5, 2024 and concluded on March 3, 2024, at the Study Centre of SWIYR. Spanning over 200 hours, it adhered to the syllabus approved by the IYA. Distinguished yoga teachers and guest lecturers contributed their expertise to the training sessions, led by Shri Anil as the Lead Teacher.

During a valedictory felicitation ceremony held on March 7, 2024, certificates were conferred upon the successful students. Dr. Shreyansh Jain graced the occasion as the chief guest. Among other distinguished guests were Shri Abhinandan Jain, Shri Ashok Gupta, Shri Sudha Chander, Ms Malti Sharma, Shri Anmol Maini, Shri Nitin Jaim, Shri Rakesh Verma, and various other yoga enthusiasts and practitioners. The event commenced with invocations and prayers, followed by a lecture on Yogic lifestyle by Dr Shreyansh and a discourse on Vedanta by Shri Ashok Gupta. Shri Anil delivered the vote of thanks, and the gathering concluded with a Prasad Preeti Bhoj, enjoyed by all in attendance.

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