normalnormalnormalThe Yoga Institute (TYI) in Santacruz, Mumbai—the world’s oldest organized yoga centre and a pioneer in holistic health education for over 107 years—celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with remarkable scale and enthusiasm. Aligned with this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” the Institute engaged lakhs of participants through hundreds of programmes across government institutions, defence establishments, corporate offices, educational campuses, airports, and digital platforms globally.From Mumbai to Chennai, Jaipur to Bhubaneswar, the celebrations promoted healthy ageing across generations and professions, highlighting yoga’s role in preventive healthcare, resilience, and conscious living.On this occasion, Dr. Hansaji Yogendra shared: “Ageing is a natural process, but decline is not. Through yoga, we can maintain strength in the body, clarity in the mind, balance in the emotions, and joy in the heart. Healthy ageing is not about adding years to life alone; it is about adding vitality, independence, and purpose to every year of life.”Having touched over 10 crore lives, trained more than 100,000 certified teachers, and earned the Prime Minister’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Yoga, The Yoga Institute continues to advance authentic yoga education worldwide, empowering individuals to lead healthier and more meaningful lives.Key Highlights of the Celebration3-Day Online Yoga Festival (19–21 June): Attracting global participation, the festival featured sessions by ISKCON monk Gauranga Das Ji, nutritionist Ryan Fernando, holistic health expert Mickey Mehta, and senior TYI teachers. Participants explored practical approaches to healthy ageing through meditation, nutrition, stress management, and sound healing.Bandra Reclamation Mega Session: Thousands gathered for a grand community yoga session under the guidance of Dr. Hansaji Yogendra, Director of The Yoga Institute. The event was attended by Shri Ashish Shelar, Cabinet Minister, Government of Maharashtra, and wellness advocate Terence Lewis.Yoga by the Bay (Marine Drive): Organized in association with The Times of India, Shaina NC, and Mickey Mehta, this sunrise session drew thousands of participants. Dignitaries including Smt. Anupriya Patel, Shri Jitin Prasada, and Shri Jayant Chaudhary attended, reflecting a growing national commitment to public health.Institutional, Educational, and Corporate OutreachThe Institute expanded its outreach with targeted programmes for diverse sectors:Public & Defence Sector: Sessions were held at the Maharashtra Mantralaya, CCRYN, Mumbai International Airport (T1 and T2), CISF, the Indian Army, and the Indian Air Force to support mental clarity and physical well-being.Educational Institutions: Programmes across BMC schools and colleges—including Mithibai, NMIMS, Chetana, and Thakur College—introduced students to yoga for self-development.Corporate Wellness: Initiatives were organized for ONGC, SBI, Bank of Baroda, Mazagon Dock, and Tata Care. A large-scale partnership with Macleods Pharmaceuticals also enabled yoga programmes across multiple cities nationwide.Community engagement was further strengthened through sessions at post offices including the General Post Office (GPO), Mahim, Mumbai Central, and Vile Parle, as well as through programmes organized with the Chandok Group across Borivali, Andheri, and Chembur, ensuring that yoga reached diverse sections of society.For over 107 years, The Yoga Institute has remained at the forefront of authentic Yoga education and community wellness. Having touched more than 10 crore lives, trained over 100,000 certified Yoga teachers, published more than a thousand books, and nurtured a digital community exceeding 10 million+ individuals worldwide, the Institute continues to play a transformative role in making yoga accessible to people from every background. Its extraordinary contribution to the field of Yoga has been nationally recognized through the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Yoga, conferred by the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.normalnormalThe post The Yoga Institute celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga with pan-India programmes appeared first on Chandigarh City News.