The extensive campaign was successfully carried out across 98 locations in the state, with a total participation of 7,193 people. The initiative was made possible through the dedicated efforts of 155 Karyakartas, who took this year’s global theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” to the grassroots level.
The celebrations reached diverse sections of society, ensuring that the benefits of Yoga were accessible to people across different age groups and backgrounds. Programmes were organized in educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and rural communities.
Special emphasis was placed on creating awareness among rural communities through the active involvement of the Rural Development Programme (VKRDP) and the Natural Resources Development Project (VK-NARDEP). During the sessions, instructors highlighted how regular Yoga practice contributes to cognitive well-being, joint mobility, overall vitality, and healthy ageing, in alignment with this year’s theme.
Here’s the consolidated report branch wise:
- VKV Kanyakumari – 1 program, 580 participants
- VKV Vallioor – 1 program, 512 participants
- VK Thoothukudi – 1 program, 569 participants
- VK Madurai – 6 programs, 534 participants
- VK RDP – 78 programs, 3,422 participants
- VK NARDEP – 4 programs, 357 participants
- VK Kanyakumari (HQ) – 3 programs, 463 participants
- VK Chennai – 1 program, 50 participants
- VK Kovilpatti – 3 programs, 706 participants
All the programmes featured trained Yoga instructors from Vivekananda Kendra, who conducted sessions based on the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) prescribed by the Ministry of Ayush. The sessions included loosening exercises, asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation. Every programme concluded with a Sankalpa, where participants resolved to make Yoga an integral part of their daily lives.
To sustain the momentum generated by the celebrations, Tamil Nadu Prant has already planned structured follow-up activities, reaffirming its long-term commitment to community well-being through the regular practice of Yoga.
