International Day of Yoga celebrations in Tamil Nadu Prant

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, Tamil Nadu Prant organized International Day of Yoga programs at 118 places in Tamil Nadu, with a total participation of 10,653 people. For organizing these programs, 120 Kendra Karyakarthas were involved. The details of programs branch-wise/Prakalpa-wise are given below:

Chennai: 7 places, 1382 participants

Madurai: 6 places, 182 participants

Thoothukudi: 4 places, 957 participants

VK Rural Development Programme: 82 places, 4698 participants

VK Natural Resources Development Project: 10 places, 2020 participants

VKV Kanyakumari: 8 places, 964 participants

VKV Vallioor: 1 place, 450 participants

The programs were held in schools, colleges, and public spaces, drawing enthusiastic participation from students, youth, and the general public. All sessions followed the Common Yoga Protocol prescribed by the Ministry of AYUSH, covering āsanas, prāṇāyāma, and relaxation techniques.

These celebrations not only promoted physical and mental well-being but also served to strengthen cultural and spiritual awareness rooted in the Yogic tradition.

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