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, Dakshin Prant organized International Day of Yoga programs at 122 places in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with a total participation of 8,917 people. The vibhag-wise details are as follow:
- Karnataka Vibhag: 9 places, 2,436 participants
- Tamil Nadu Vibhag: 103 places, 5,870 participants
- Kerala Vibhag: 10 places, 611 participants
The programs were conducted in the Kendra karyalayas, Prakalp karyalayas, Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas, other institutions, and public places, etc., engaging people from all walks of life. All participants actively joined in, practicing Yogasanas and Pranayama as per the International Day of Yoga protocol.