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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
PU launches 10-day National Yoga programme to manage diabetes
Vadodara: City-based Parul University (PU), in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of Ayush, Govt of India, has launched a ten-day national-level yoga training programme aimed at managing diabetes mellitus. Titled Yoga Samavesh, the programme is being conducted by the Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research and includes therapeutic yoga sessions, expert lectures, and lifestyle counselling. The initiative is open to students, faculty members, and individuals living with diabetes. "This programme aligns with the spirit of International Yoga Day 2025 and supports the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' by promoting holistic well-being," PU said in an official release. Participants will receive certificates upon successful completion of the training.
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Business Standard
11 hours ago
- Health
- Business Standard
International Yoga Day 2025: 17 world records that show Yoga's global rise
The International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21. This year, the theme for the Yoga Day is "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," which emphasises yoga's holistic benefits for individual well-being, community health, and environmental sustainability. It highlights how yoga can address pressing global challenges such as pandemics, climate change, and lifestyle-related diseases by fostering both physical vitality and ecological mindfulness. Yoga Bandhan Yoga Park Yoga Samavesh (for underprivileged and special groups) Yoga Prabhava Yoga Connect Harit Yoga Yoga Unplugged Yoga Mahakumbh Samyoga Each of these initiatives aims to engage communities through meaningful activities centred on yoga's transformative power. Guinness World Records in Yoga Since the inaugural International Yoga Day in 2015, yoga-themed Guinness World Records have served as a testament to its global appeal and diversity. The first celebration in New Delhi made history by setting two records: Largest yoga session with 35,985 participants Here are 17 Guinness World Records in Yoga: Akshar Yoga Kendraa to attempt 12 Guinness World Records In 2025, Akshar Yoga Kendraa plans to mark International Yoga Day by attempting 12 Guinness World Records in Yogasanas at Palace Grounds, with participation from 2,500 individuals representing over 30 countries. Recognised by India's Ministry of AYUSH, the organisation has already achieved nine world records and aims to continue its legacy. The event will include a wide range of participants — defence personnel, students, working professionals, and specially-abled individuals. Distinguished guests such as Shivarudra Swamiji of Belimath, former Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan, and Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh will also be present to support the initiative.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
APPCB chief calls for pollution-free State
VIJAYAWADA: AP Pollution Control Board Chairman P Krishnayya lauded the pollution-free operations of Manthena Satyanarayana Raju Arogyalayam and highlighted yoga's benefits for physical and mental well-being. Speaking at the 11th International Yoga Week celebrations in Amaravati on Sunday, he urged citizens to promote greenery and protect the environment. The week-long yoga training, supported by the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy under the 'Yoga Samavesh' initiative, saw 1,237 registrations — 551 women and 686 men. Dr Manthena Satyanarayana Raju led the sessions and explained yoga's role in holistic health. Former MP Gokaraju Ganga Raju and Tadikonda MLA Tenali Sravan Kumar also took part.
India Gazette
08-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
All India Institute of Ayurveda to host Iyengar Yoga Workshop under Yoga Samavesh as part of International Yoga Day celebrations
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): As part of the International Day of Yoga 2025 celebrations, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) is set to organise a special three-day Iyengar Yoga Workshop under the inclusive theme of Yoga Samavesh. The workshop will be held from June 9 to 11, between 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM daily, according to the Ministry of AYUSH. The sessions will be led by renowned Iyengar Yoga teacher Amit Sharma from Lifeyoga Centre, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The workshop will focus on precision in body alignment techniques and enhancing mental wellness, hallmarks of the Iyengar Yoga tradition. Participation is open to scholars and yoga enthusiasts affiliated with AIIA. While highlighting the significance of Yoga Samavesh and the workshop, Prof Manjusha Rajagopala Director, AIIA mentioned that 'Through Yoga Samavesh, AIIA is committed to making yoga accessible to all. This Iyengar Yoga workshop will offer participants the opportunity to experience the therapeutic depth of yoga through structured alignment and mindful discipline.' The initiative underscores AIIA's continuous efforts to promote holistic wellness through authentic and inclusive yoga practices in the run-up to the International Day of Yoga on June 21. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to mark celebrations for the International Yoga Day, scheduled to be celebrated on June 21 in Andhra Pradesh. Earlier, in a post on X, the Prime Minister expressed happiness at witnessing people's enthusiasm ahead of the Yoga Day celebrations and said that 'Yogandhra 2025' was a commendable effort to popularise the ancient practice. 'Gladdening to see enthusiasm building up towards Yoga Day 2025. #Yogandhra2025 is a commendable effort by the people of AP to make Yoga popular. I look forward to marking Yoga Day in AP on the 21st,' PM Modi said. 'I call upon all of you to mark Yoga Day and also make Yoga a regular part of your lives,' he added. The Prime Minister was responding to a post by Union Minister of State (MoS) Health Prataprao Jadhav, who posted on X, 'Over 2,000 yoga enthusiasts gathered at the majestic Puligundu Twin Hills near Chittoor for Yogandhra 2025, a powerful and peaceful kickoff to Andhra Pradesh's month-long lead-up to IDY2025. Surrounded by 1,000-ft rock formations, the energy was as grounded as it was uplifting.' This year's International Yoga Day is set to be a grand celebration, with Visakhapatnam hosting a record-breaking yoga event. On June 21, Prime Minister Modi will participate in the celebrations, which will feature over 2.5 lakh people performing yoga together at a single location -- an attempt to set a new world record. The grand event will take place along the 27-kilometre-long coastal road of Visakhapatnam, which will serve as the venue for this massive yoga session. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is also expected to join PM Modi for the yoga performance. (ANI)
