August was a truly historic month for NIRAMAYA, Associate Centre of Indian Yoga Association. On National Sports Day, Director Smt Shatakshi Bhattacharjee — who also serves as Zonal Coordinator for the North-East — was invited to speak at Cachar College, a prestigious institution in the region. She delivered an insightful talk on “Body and Mind Relaxation through Yogic Practices” and was honored by the college authorities. The session was attended by Principal Dr. Apratim Nag, Professor Ratan Das, distinguished guests, and students, all of whom appreciated the valuable contribution of yoga to holistic wellness.
Adding to the month’s significance, NIRAMAYA made history as the only YCB-accredited institution from the entire North-East to be invited by the Ministry of Ayush as a special guest for the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, New Delhi.
Representatives Shatakshi Bhattacharjee and Divya Geetanand Rahul (Legacy Person and Chief Coordinator) attended the program and held meaningful interactions with senior dignitaries including:
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha (Hon’ble Secretary, Ministry of Ayush)
Dr. Kashinath Samagandi (Director, MDNIY)
Dr. S.P. Misra (CEO, IYA)
N.K. Kansara (Principal Consultant, YCB)
On behalf of NIRAMAYA, they presented the honored guests with the traditional Assamese Uttariyo and Gamochha, symbolizing respect and cultural pride. In return, the Ministry of Ayush presented them with mementos, yoga books, and khadi jackets, marking this as a moment of pride for the entire North-Eastern yoga fraternity.
These milestones highlight NIRAMAYA’s dedication to advancing yoga education and its growing recognition at the national level.
