Pune Prepares for Grand Yoga Mahotsav: Countdown to International Day of Yoga 2024

Pune, 5th April 2024: Pune gears up for a spectacular celebration as it hosts the 75th-day countdown event of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards holistic wellness. Scheduled for April 7, 2024, at the Wadia College Sports Ground, the event is set to draw over 5000 enthusiastic yoga practitioners from across the region.

Embracing the theme of holistic health and wellness, the Mahotsav will witness the active participation of various community stakeholders, including Gram Pradhans, Anganwadi Workers, Asha Workers, Ayush Health & Wellness Centers, Resident Welfare Associations, Women Welfare Organizations, and School Children.

Distinguished dignitaries, renowned yoga gurus, and experts in yoga and allied sciences will grace the occasion, amplifying the message of yoga’s transformative power. With a focus on promoting yoga for health and well-being at both national and international levels, the event aligns with the spirit of World Health Day, coinciding on April 7, 2024.

The International Day of Yoga, observed annually on June 21, serves as a global platform to advocate for the myriad benefits of yoga. To heighten awareness and encourage widespread participation, a 100-day countdown initiative commenced on March 13, culminating in the grand 75th-day countdown event.

Jointly organized by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga and the National Institute of Naturopathy, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, the event epitomizes a collective celebration of yoga’s universal appeal. Participants will engage in the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), designed by experts to harness yoga’s full potential, including pranayama and meditation for enhanced physical and mental well-being.

Support from the Indian Yoga Association’s Maharashtra State Chapter underscores the collaborative effort to promote yoga across diverse communities. The Mass Yoga Demonstrations and sessions, spanning ‘100 days, 100 cities, and 100 organizations,’ epitomize the nationwide campaign leading up to the 10th International Day of Yoga.

As the countdown continues, workshops, lectures, and yoga sessions aim to ignite a collective consciousness towards embracing yoga as a pathway to holistic health and well-being. With each yoga posture and breath, participants symbolize a shared commitment to personal and societal transformation, underscoring yoga’s timeless relevance in fostering harmony and balance in the modern world.