International Day of Yoga is celebrated with enthusiasm by all the branch centers of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari across Bharat. Through these celebrations, Vivekananda Kendra aims to bring Yoga to the general public in its true essence, i.e., Yoga as a way of life based on the vision of Oneness.
This year, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Telugu Prant organized International Day of Yoga programs at 84 places in Telengana and Andhra Pradesh, with a total participation of 8,488 people. To organize these programs, 138 karyakarthas were involved. The vibhag-wise details are as follow:
- Hyderabad Vibhag: 35 places, 2,185 participants
- Krishna, Godavari & Uttar-Andhra Vibhags: 8 places, 710 participants
- Balaji Vibhag: 37 places, 5,213 participants
- Rayalaseema Vibhag: 4 places, 380 participants
The programs were conducted in the institutions and public places engaging people from all walks of life. All participants actively joined in, practicing Yogasanas and Pranayama as per the International Day of Yoga protocol.