The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) enthusiastically organised the global celebration of the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) today with various events designed to promote physical, mental and spiritual well-being. These witnessed robust involvement from students, faculty, staff and their families, underscoring IIT Bombay's dedication to fostering a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
The day began at 6:30 am with a 45-minute Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) drill, a globally renowned yoga program that consistently remains the core of International Day of Yoga celebrations. The Director of IIT Bombay Prof. Shireesh Kedare along with other Deans, Registrar and officials attended the programme at the indoor badminton court of Gymkhana on the IIT Bombay campus.
The IDY-2024 festivities at IIT Bombay were further elevated by the esteemed presence of Prof. K. Satya Lakshmi, Director of the National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In the evening, Yogastha will host their flagship event “The Yogathon Challenge” featuring 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar at 5:30 pm. This event will be the culmination of a series of preparatory Surya Namaskar sessions that began two weeks before June 21.
On this remarkable occasion, the core members of Team Yogastha, the dedicated student body of IIT Bombay, were honoured with Yoga Volunteer Certificates from the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in the morning session.
Yogastha and Civil Engineering Association (CEA), IIT Bombay also organised a workshop on "Yoga, Spirituality, and Indian Mysticism" by Prof. Swami Vedajnananda-ji Maharaj on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
On May 2, 2024, Yogastha kicked off a grand 50-day celebration chasing up to the IDY. The festivities commenced with a mini-Yogathon challenge, where participants were tasked with completing 54 continuous rounds of Surya Namaskar. This initial event along with the regular morning yoga practices, set the stage for the subsequent 50 days filled with enriching yoga-related activities.
The International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024 series featured diverse workshops on topics such as Surya Namaskar, the sequential flow of stretching, the benefits of stretching before performing asanas, Tratak kriya, Yog Nidra, pranayama techniques and empowering women through yoga with a focus on hormonal balance. Additionally, Yogastha hosted a five-day yoga camp to guide participants in establishing a weekly yoga routine. These meticulously planned activities made the International Day of Yoga 2024 a memorable and impactful celebration at IIT Bombay.