The Yoga Connect commenced with the ceremonial lamp lighting by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Culture and Tourism, and Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, in the esteemed presence of Swami Ramdev, Founder-President of Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar; Dr. Hansaji Yogendra, Director of The Yoga Institute; Shri Subodh Tiwari, CEO of Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla & Secretary General of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA); Shri Chidanand Saraswati, Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan; Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush; Ms. Monalisa Dash, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, along with other eminent dignitaries at Vigyan Bhawan,…
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Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush and Special Secretary, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Shri. M.T. Krishna Babu , jointly chaired a review meeting on the preparation of the IDY main event and #Yogandhra in Visakhapatnam, also attended by Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Ms. Monalisa Dash.
अंतरराष्ट्रीय योग दिवस 2025ः ITRA। में योग फेस्ट की शुरुआत! 15 जून 2025 को राजमाता श्री गुलाबकुंवरबा आयुर्वेद संकुल में ITRA। के नेतृत्व में योग फेस्ट (15-21 जून) की शुरुआत हुई। विशेष अतिथि प्रो. वैद्य हितेश व्यास (डीन-शैक्षणिक) ने प्रदर्शनी का उद्घाटन किया और दीप जलाकर कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत की। प्रो. वैद्य अर्पण भट्ट (विभागाध्यक्ष, स्वस्थवृत्त) ने पिछले 100 दिनों से चल रही योग गतिविधियों की जानकारी दी और आने वाले ब्ल्च् सत्रों, योग कार्यशालाओं, प्रतियोगिताओं और प्रदर्शनी की रूपरेखा बताई। इसके बाद प्रो. अर्जुनसिंह बघेल ने उद्बोधन दिया। विशेष अतिथि ने अपने अध्यक्षीय भाषण में योग और मोक्ष पर…
A meeting was held on 16 June 2025 with the Delegation from Cuba on the sidelines of the 2nd Policymakers’ Forum, New Delhi, to explore avenues of cooperation in the field of Traditional Medicine. From the Ministry of Ayush, Ms. Monalisa Dash, Joint Secretary, and Dr. Abhijit Dutta, Research Officer (H) participated in the discussions. The Cuban delegation included Ms. Olga Lidia Jacobo Casanueva, Director, CECMED; Dr. Cristina Lara, National Director of Medicines, MINSAP; and H.E. Mr. Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to India. The meeting underscored the shared commitment of India and Cuba to…
International Day of Yoga 2025 | A Global Call for Unity, Peace & Planetary Healing At the World Peace Centre, Gurugram, global leaders and visionaries came together in a powerful celebration organized by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, PACT (Par Anand Charitable Trust), The H2O Movement, and Bisleri CSR. Guided by HH Acharya Lokesh Ji and led by Dr. Sanjaanaa Jon
In a significant step towards fostering global unity and wellness, Dr. Kashinath Samagandi, Director of the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), extended a warm welcome to an international delegation visiting India. This visit is part of the Yoga Bandhan initiative, one of the ten signature events leading up to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025.
Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ministry of Ayush and MoS for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, chaired a review meeting of the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) at Ayush Bhawan. Discussions focused on promoting medicinal plant cultivation, boosting research, and strengthening the value chain with a strong emphasis on farmer-centric policies and sustainable harvesting. ]NMPB continues to be key in advancing Ayurveda and traditional medicine, as Ayush moves ahead with innovation and public participation.
Indian Army personnel stretched over 15,000 feet above sea level! On the occasion of International Day of Yoga 2025 they practised Yoga amid Galwan Valley’s rugged peaks, where every breath is a triumph and every pose, a salute to resilience.
In a proud moment for India, 22,122 tribal students from five mandals in Visakhapatnam district came together to perform Surya Namaskaras, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering doing the yoga sequence. The event was inaugurated by Tribal Welfare Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani, who inspired the crowd by actively participating in the session. This historic achievement was the result of f ive months of early morning practice, with students waking up at 4 a.m. daily to prepare. Their dedication and unity showcased the transformative power of yoga, discipline, and community spirit.
Visakhapatnam, India – In a historic display of unity and wellness, Visakhapatnam became the site of the world’s largest single-venue yoga session, drawing an estimated 3 lakh (300,000) participants. The grand event unfolded along the picturesque 28 km beach road, stretching from RK Beach to Bheemili, with enthusiastic crowds also joining from various other parts of the city. The massive yoga session was led by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and formed a key part of the ‘Yoga Sangam’ initiative. It was truly a momentous morning for both yoga and India’s global wellness mission.
