International Day of Yoga 2026 at Auro World – A Centre for Gifted Children in Sattur

As part of the International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations, Vivekananda Kendra Rural Development Programme (VKRDP), Kovilpatti Branch (Tamil Nadu Prant), organized a special yoga programme on 19 June 2026 at Auro World – A Centre for Gifted Children, Sattur, Virudhunagar District.

The programme was specially designed for children with autism, with the objective of introducing yoga as a means to enhance physical well-being, concentration, and emotional balance. Shri A. Velusamy, Yoga Pramukh, VKRDP Kovilpatti, conducted the session. He demonstrated simple and appropriate yogic practices that could be comfortably performed by the children.

The children enthusiastically participated in the session according to their individual abilities, with the active support and encouragement of their teachers and parents. The programme beautifully reflected this year's International Day of Yoga theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," by highlighting the inclusive and therapeutic benefits of yoga for people of all abilities and age groups.

A total of 32 children, along with 24 teachers and parents, participated in the programme, making it a meaningful and inspiring celebration of yoga and inclusivity.

Yoga Samavesh in Tamil Nadu Prant,Kovilpatti

In line with the 11th International Day of Yoga theme — “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”— the Ministry of AYUSH launched “Yoga Samavesh” as one of the ten signature events. Yoga Samavesh emphasizes inclusivity, offering tailored yoga practices for diverse population groups such as children, the differently-abled, senior citizens, women, and those with specific health conditions.

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Prant organized Yoga Samavesh programs at two special locations, focusing on extending the benefits of yoga to the differently-abled and individuals undergoing mental health rehabilitation. The celebrations brought together inclusivity, compassion, and spiritual upliftment through the transformative practice of yoga.

Yoga Samavesh at Auro World – Centre for Differently-Abled Children, Sattur.

The VK Rural Development Programme, Kovilpatti branch organized a Yoga Samavesh at Auro World – Centre for Differently-Abled Children, Sattur on 19th June 2025. A total of 45 children with special needs, along with their parents, participated in the session.

Shri Veluswamy ji, Yoga Pramukh, VK Kovilpatti, led the session.

Participants were guided through simple loosening exercises, breathing practices, and yoga asanas, all demonstrated in an accessible and engaging manner.

The teachers and staff at Auro World expressed heartfelt gratitude for the initiative and showed great enthusiasm to continue such beneficial practices in the future.