Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga

June 17, 2026 3:48 PM

Yoga awareness drive held in Varanasi under ‘Gangotri to Gangasagar’ campaign

A yoga awareness program was organised at Ravidas Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday under the ongoing “Gangotri to Gangasagar” campaign, a nationwide wellness initiative led by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga. The event forms part of an eight-day campaign marking the countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY), celebrated annually on June 21. The initiative follows the sacred 2,525 km course of the Ganga river, with Common Yoga Pr...

May 2, 2026 2:45 PM

Hyderabad Yoga Mahotsav Draws 6,000, Sets Asia Record Before IDY 2026

More than 6,000 people performed Bhujangasana in unison at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Hyderabad on Saturday, setting an Asia record as part of a Yoga Mahotsav marking the 50-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026. The event, organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of Ayush, brought together participants from over 20 countries, reflecting the growing global reach of yoga. The mass performance entered the Asia Book of Records for the largest gath...

June 16, 2025 11:58 PM

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga to host ‘Yoga Bandhan’ on June 17

The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, will host ‘Yoga Bandhan’ on June 17, as a highlight of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 celebrations. As one of the 10 Signature Events for IDY-2025, this initiative reflects India’s dedication to fostering global cooperation through institution-to-institution connections in Yoga, advancing collective well-being and cultural exchange. ‘Yoga Bandhan’ will unite prominent Yoga...