International Day of Yoga Celebration by Sandeepani Shishuvihar in Kodungallur

On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, Sandeepani Shishuvihar, run by Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation, Kodungallur (Keralam Prant), organized a Yoga programme on 25th June 2026 at Ananda Dham, Sringapuram, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The programme witnessed the participation of 20 people, including 9 students, 9 parents, and 2 Karyakartas.

The celebration commenced with the auspicious lighting of the traditional lamp by Mananeeya Lakshmi Kumari Didi, Director of VK-VVF who addressed the gathering with an inspiring talk on how early yoga practice can nurture a healthy body, a disciplined mind, and strong moral values in young children.

Following this, Ms. Bindu Chechi led an engaging and interactive practical session, guiding the young children through accessible yogasanas, basic breathing practices, and gentle relaxation techniques. The children participated with remarkable confidence and joy, making the event a success.

The program drew to a close with a collective encouragement for all families present to integrate yoga into their daily lives as a pathway toward holistic health, happiness, and value-based living.

International Day of Yoga celebrated at Naruvamoodu in Thiruvananthapuram

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Keralam Prant, Thiruvananthapuram Branch organized a vibrant program to celebrate the International Day of Yoga at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Naruvamoodu. Held from 10:15 am to 11:15 am on June 23, 2026, the event drew an enthusiastic gathering of 212 participants.

The program commenced on an auspicious note with the traditional lighting of the lamp, accompanied by a prayer recited by the students. Following this, the audience was treated to a beautiful, rhythmic presentation where students gracefully demonstrated various yoga asanas woven into a dance form.

The highlight of the event was an inspiring address by Adaraneeya Priyamvada Didi, who spoke extensively on the multi-faceted importance of Yoga. She highly appreciated both the students and teachers for their excellent performance and dedication. In her address, she emphasized that Yoga goes far beyond physical well-being; while it makes the body strong and calms the mind, it crucially nurtures emotional balance, concentration, and memory power. Furthermore, she highlighted how Yoga expands one's empathy, fostering a desire to feel for and serve others. She concluded with a powerful appeal to the students to make Yoga a regular practice in their daily lives to contribute their very best to the Nation.

Following the address, a practical session was conducted under the expert guidance of Aadaraneeya Kalyani Didi. Participants actively engaged in loosening exercises, followed by the practice of various Asanas, and the physical routine with Anuloma-Viloma and Bhramari pranayama.

The successful and rejuvenating program concluded with the chanting of the Shanti Mantra.

International Day of Yoga Celebrated at CMMOLP School in Kodungallur by VKVVF

On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation, Kodungallur (Keralam Prant) organized a special Yoga programme on 23rd June 2026 at CMMOLP School, Kodungallur, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 80 students.

The session was led by Kendra Karyakarta, Ms. Jayalakshmi Chechi, the one-hour program guided the children through a structured routine featuring gentle warm-up exercises, age-appropriate yogasanas, basic pranayama, and calming relaxation techniques, all interspersed with interactive yoga activities, aimed at introducing them to the transformative practice of yoga in an enjoyable, child-friendly manner.

The program concluded with successfully sowed the seeds of a healthy lifestyle among the young participants, reflecting Vivekananda Kendra's ongoing commitment to holistic education and character building through yoga.

International Day of Yoga celebrated at Cherai by VKVVF

On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation, Kodungallur (Keralam Prant) organized a Yoga programme on 22nd June 2026 at Sahodaran Ayyappan L.P. School, Cherai, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 200 students, along with the Principal and faculty members.

The grand program was coordinated by the school's physical education teacher, Sri Shiva Krishna ji, the practical session was led by Yogacharya Adaraneeya Sudhakar Ji, a Senior Jeevan-vrati of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari. He expertly guided the large gathering of young learners through a series of structured yogasanas, deep breathing practices, and rejuvenating relaxation techniques.

During his address, Adarneeya Sudhakar Ji enlightened the children on how a daily yoga discipline directly fosters vibrant physical health, sharper mental concentration, strong self-discipline, and well-rounded personality development.

The event was exceptionally well received, successfully embedding the core message of "Yoga for Health, Harmony, and Holistic Development" in the hearts of the young participants.

The program reached a powerful conclusion with a collective Sankalpa led by Kum. Sweta. Under her guidance, all 200 students and staff pledged to integrate yoga into their daily routines and dedicate themselves to building a healthy, harmonious, and value-based society.

VK Thiruvananthapuram organized International Day of Yoga Programme at Chinmaya Vidyalaya in Kunnumpuram

On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Keralam Prant, Thiruvananthapuram Branch organized a Yoga programme on 21st June 2026 at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kunnumpuram, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The programme witnessed the participation of 46 students.

The program commenced solemnly with a traditional prayer and the Deepa Prajjwalan. Following the invocation, Adaraneeya Priyamvada Didi addressed the gathering to explain the profound importance of yoga.

In her inspiring address, Adarneeya Priyamvada Didi emphasized that yoga extends far beyond physical asanas and pranayama; it is essentially a holistic way of life. She highlighted how yoga nurtures noble virtues within us, enabling individuals to constructively contribute their refined qualities to the growth of society and the nation at large.

Following this inspiring discourse, the practical session commenced. The students were guided through a systematic routine starting with gentle loosening exercises to prepare the body, followed by a sequence of standing, sitting, prone, and supine asanas. To harmonize their mental state, the participants practiced Anuloma-Viloma and Bhramari pranayama.

The successful program concluded with the chanting of the Shanti Mantra, leaving the students with a deeper understanding of yoga as a tool for personal and national upliftment.