International Day of Yoga 2026 Celebrations across Bharat
On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, Chhabi Vishwa Foundation and Chhabi Sewa Foundation successfully organized yoga events across the states of Uttarakhand, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Ayush – Governemnt of India. The programmes were conducted under the global observance of #IYD2026 (International Day of Yoga 2026), which was celebrated worldwide on 21 June 2026 with the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” In West Bengal, the celebrations were spearheaded by Rathin Roy (Head – West Bengal Unit), who encouraged participants to adopt yoga as a daily practice for enhancing health and resilience. Community members from different age groups joined the session, reflecting the inclusive spirit of International Day of Yoga.
The events brought together students, teachers, community members, volunteers, and local stakeholders to practice the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) prescribed by the Ministry of Ayush. Through guided yoga sessions, pranayama, meditation, and awareness activities, participants were encouraged to adopt yoga as a way of life for physical fitness, mental well-being, emotional balance, and healthy ageing. In Uttarakhand, the programme was led by Dr. Atul Bamrara, who emphasized the role of yoga in fostering holistic health, emotional balance, and lifelong wellness. Participants enthusiastically performed the Common Yoga Protocol and engaged in awareness activities highlighting the relevance of yoga in contemporary life. The event reinforced the message that yoga is not merely a physical exercise but a way of life that nurtures harmony between body, mind, and spirit.
The celebrations reflected the commitment of both foundations towards promoting holistic health, wellness, and community engagement through yoga. By organizing simultaneous activities in diverse geographical regions of India, the foundations contributed to the national movement of Yoga Sangam 2026, which aims to spread the message of unity, wellness, and healthy living across the country. Meanwhile, in Arunachal Pradesh, Dude Ngomdir (Head – Arunanchal Pradesh Unit) led the programme, inspiring participants to embrace yoga for physical fitness, mental peace, and healthy ageing.
On this occasion, lead officials of Chhabi Vishwa Foundation and Chhabi Sewa Foundation, Partha Roy and Dr. Vishwanath Gargote expressed their gratitude to all stakeholders, coordinators, volunteers, educational institutions, and participants for their wholehearted support and active involvement. They acknowledged the collective efforts that made the celebrations successful and reiterated the foundations’ commitment to promoting health, wellness, and social development through meaningful community initiatives across India.
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