The ‘Yoga Mahotsav‘ held in celebration of the 75-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga witnessed an overwhelming turnout at Wadia college sports ground in Pune (Maharastra) jointly organized by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga and National Institute of Naturopathy, Ministry of Ayush, Govt of India by thousands of participants gathered for the gala event, actively engaging in the practice of the common Yoga protocol (CYP). This remarkable display of enthusiasm and participation underscores the growing importance of Yoga in fostering personal and societal betterment, the Ministry of Ayush said in a statement on Sunday.The event witnessed the presence of guests including Satyajit Paul, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Ayush, Vishwas Mandalik, President, Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nashik, Yoga Guru, Vijayalakshmi Bharadwaj, Director, Ministry of Ayush, Dr Satya Lakshmi, Director, National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune and Vaidya Dr Kashinath Samagandi, Director of MDNIY. Their participation added value to the occasion, reflecting the collective commitment towards promoting Yoga and advancing the cause of betterment for individuals and communities alike, the ministry said.
Speaking on the occasion, Satyajit Paul, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Ayush, said, “It is a matter of immense pleasure and pride that Pune is hosting this wonderful ‘Yoga Mahotsav’ in this pristine environment. Yoga is a global movement towards healthier and better tomorrow,” he said and appreciated the huge gatherings.
Vishwas Mandalik, President, Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nashik, said, “Yoga is a wonder gift of India’s rich heritage that has benefitted the world to become a healthier place. Yoga is basically a spiritual discipline which is based on an extremely subtle science that concentrates on bringing harmony between mind and body.
Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) was given a huge importance in today’s mega show. After the addresses, a live demonstration of Common Yoga Protocol was performed by the experts of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the leadership of Director, MDNIY, in which more than 5,000 Yoga sadhaks performed the Common Yoga Protocol. The programme was streamed through various social media platforms of ministry of Ayush, MDNIY and other Yoga institutions.
The Indian Yoga Association also supported the 75th day IDY-2024 celebration with their Maharashtra State Chapter.
