International Day of Yoga 2026

May 22, 2026 12:27 PM

Kerala hosts special yoga and ayurveda programme on menopause wellness ahead of Yoga Day 2026

As part of the 32-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, a special wellness programme focusing on “Yoga for Menopause - A Holistic Wellness Module” was organised in Kerala’s Kottayam district to promote women’s health through yoga and Ayurveda. The event was jointly organised by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Kalathipady and the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ayush Ministry. The programme highlighted the role of yoga and traditi...

April 28, 2026 10:15 PM

Ayush Ministry steps up preparations for International Day of Yoga 2026

The Ayush Ministry has intensified preparations for the 2026 edition of the International Day of Yoga, convening a high-level core committee meeting on Tuesday to chart out a roadmap for a large-scale and impactful celebration. The meeting chaired by Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha brought together representatives from multiple central ministries and departments to ensure coordinated planning and execution. Key ministries including Home Affairs, External Affairs, Defence, Culture, Railway...

April 7, 2026 5:05 PM

Yoga Mahotsav 2026 kicks off IDY countdown, sets Asia record with mass Trikonasana in Maharashtra’s Lonar

The Ayush Ministry on Tuesday launched the 75-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with Yoga Mahotsav-2026 in Lonar, Maharashtra, where nearly 5,000 participants created a record by performing Trikonasana together. The event, organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), was held at Chhatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj Udyan in Buldhana district and entered the Asia Book of Records for the largest gathering performing the yoga posture. Union Minister of St...