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Community Medicine Organized World Yoga Day 2026 Promoting Healthy Ageing Through Holistic Wellness Practices

31 Jul 2026

Department of Community Medicine,  RMCHRC, Mandhana, Kanpur organized World Yoga Day on 23^th June 24^th june at RMCHRC,RHTC and UHTC under the guidance of  Dr. Anju Gahlot, HOD Dept. of Community Medicine.
Theme:"Yoga for Healthy Ageing".

Introduction:

International Day of Yoga is held every year on 21 June to highlight the myriad physical, mental, and spiritual advantages of yoga. In response to a petition from India, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared the day in 2014. The inaugural International Day of Yoga was celebrated on June 21, 2015. Since then, it has spread throughout the world, inspiring individuals of all ages and backgrounds to embrace yoga as a means of leading a more balanced and healthful existence.Regular yoga practice enhances strength, flexibility, balance, mental well-being, and emotional resilience while helping to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases.

Global and Indian prevalence of Yoga

Globally, an estimated 300 million people practice yoga, reflecting its widespread acceptance as a complementary health practice. In India, despite being the birthplace of yoga, only about 35% of adults report ever practicing yoga, with 13% practicing at least weekly and 7% practicing daily, while approximately *62% have never practiced yoga as per WHO report 2026.

Objectives of celebration:

1.Promote holistic health and well-being by encouraging the regular practice of yoga for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

2· Raise awareness about healthy ageing in line with the 2026 theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," highlighting yoga's role in maintaining mobility, strength, balance, cognitive function, and independence throughout life.

3· Encourage disease prevention and health promotion by emphasizing yoga as an effective lifestyle practice for reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and stress-related disorders.

4· Promote healthy lifestyles by encouraging regular physical activity, mindfulness, proper breathing techniques, and balanced living among people of all age groups.

5· Increase community participation through yoga sessions, awareness campaigns, workshops, and educational activities that foster social inclusion and collective well-being.

6· Strengthen global recognition of yoga as a valuable, evidence-based practice that contributes to universal health, peace, and sustainable development.

7· Encourage lifelong practice of yoga by making yoga accessible and inclusive for children, adults, older persons, and individuals with varying physical abilities.

Event Organized:

“Yoga is more than a form of physical exercise—it is a holistic way of life that nurtures the body, calms the mind, and uplifts the spirit. As the world faces increasing challenges from non-communicable diseases, mental health disorders, stress, and unhealthy lifestyles, yoga offers a simple, accessible, and cost-effective approach to promoting health and well-being. The International Day of Yoga 2026 reaffirms the importance of integrating yoga into daily life to build healthier individuals, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future. Let us embrace yoga as a lifelong practice and work together towards "One Earth, One Health”.