Yoga Mahotsav 2024 was organized on Wednesday to commemorate 100 days countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024 in New Delhi. The event was celebrated with this year’s IDY theme “Yoga for Women Empowerment”.

Observed annually on June 21, International Day of Yoga underscores the health benefits of doing yoga and promotes the practice of it globally.

The one-day yoga mahotsav covered a range of activities after the inaugural session, including theme based technical sessions (Empowering Women’s Health through Yoga, Transforming Life through Yoga). The event also has panel discussion (Yoga & Women Empowerment: Different Dimensions), Y-Break and Yoga demonstrations.

The purpose of 100 days countdown is to maximize the reach of Yoga by garnering the support of leading yoga organisations, yog gurus, and other ayush stakeholders.

On the occasion, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha stated that the purpose of Yoga Mahotsav 2024 is to propel yoga into a widespread movement with focus on women well-being and promoting global health and peace.

The Ministry has actively supported studies on various conditions affecting women, including PCOS/PCOD, stress management, and the like, to focus on women’s health irrespective of their age or condition, promoting women empowerment through evidence-based research.

Yoga is a comprehensive instrument for empowering women, encompassing their physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Empowered women take on roles as leaders, educators, and advocates for change, promoting inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment across society.