The Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar, under the Ministry of Ayush, successfully concluded a 100-day countdown campaign for the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026, reaching over 4,500 participants through various yoga awareness and outreach initiatives. The campaign was aligned with the IDY 2026 theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' (स्वस्थ आयु के लिए योग) and focused on promoting yoga benefits for a healthy, active, and balanced lifestyle.
During the campaign, ITRA organized 11 major programmes including yoga workshops, Continuing Medical Education (CME) programmes, Common Yoga Protocol training sessions, free yoga classes, 'Yoga 365' group practice sessions, national-level competitions, and a 'Run for Yoga' awareness event. Participation spanned diverse demographic groups including students, youth, healthcare professionals, senior citizens, labour communities, prison inmates, security personnel, and the general public. Youth engagement was specifically encouraged through creative activities such as poster making, shloka recitation, poetry writing, song writing, and reel-making competitions.
Beyond the campaign, ITRA maintains ongoing yoga education through five academic programmes including two postgraduate diploma and three executive diploma courses, plus six specialized courses focusing on Yoga Science, Lifestyle Management, Wellness, Dietetics, Ayurveda, and Naturopathy. The Department of Swasthavritta at ITRA provides year-round free yoga training and specialized programmes for specific groups including pregnant women and senior citizens.
Looking ahead, ITRA students will present a special 'Yoga Fusion Performance' combining music and yoga postures on June 21 to coincide with International Day of Yoga and World Music Day. A large-scale 'Yoga Mahasangam' event is planned at Dhanvantari Ground in Jamnagar with expected participation from local residents, doctors, students, faculty members, and ITRA employees from Jamnagar and nearby districts.
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