As part of the nationwide observance of International Day of Yoga 2026, all the branch centres of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari celebrated the occasion with great enthusiasm. The celebrations reflected Vivekananda Kendra's commitment to promoting the true spirit of Yoga as a way of life based on the vision of Oneness.
In Madhya Prant, International Day of Yoga programmes were organized at 51 locations, bringing together 2,373 participants from different sections of society. The branch-wise/Karyasthan-wise/Prakalpa-wise details are as follows:
- Janjgir Champa: 3 locations, 76 participants
- Bina: 9 locations, 96 participants
- Raipur: 2 locations, 70 participants
- Jabalpur: 2 locations, 51 participants
- Damoh: 2 locations, 30 participants
- VK NEEDAM, Gwalior: 3 locations, 105 participants
- Lalitpur: 1 location, 74 participants
- Tikamgarh: 2 locations, 48 participants
- Bilaspur: 3 locations, 458 participants
- Ahilya Nagar Indore: 2 locations, 98 participants
- Annapoorna Nagar: 2 locations, 150 participants
- Gwalior: 2 locations, 82 participants
- Bhopal: 2 locations, 158 participants
- Bhind: 1 location, 62 participants
- Sagar: 3 locations, 216 participants
- Jirapur: 1 location, 52 participants
- Ujjain: 1 location, 54 participants
- Dhar: 1 location, 32 participants
- Jhabua: 5 locations, 306 participants
- Durg: 1 location, 23 participants
- Shivpuri: 2 locations, 88 participants
- Jhansi: 1 location, 44 participants
The programmes were held at educational institutions, community centres, and public venues, making Yoga accessible to people of all age groups. Participants enthusiastically performed Yogasanas, Pranayama, and meditation in accordance with the Common Yoga Protocol issued by the Ministry of AYUSH. The celebrations not only encouraged the practice of Yoga but also inspired participants to embrace a healthy, disciplined, and harmonious way of life.
