Mumbai: The Yoga Institute (TYI), Santacruz, Mumbai, the world’s oldest organized yoga centre and a pioneer in holistic health education for more than 107 years, celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with extensive programmes across India and abroad.
Aligned with this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” the institute reached lakhs of participants through hundreds of programmes conducted at government institutions, defence establishments, educational campuses, corporate offices, airports and digital platforms.
From Mumbai to Chennai, Jaipur to Bhubaneswar, the celebrations highlighted yoga’s role in preventive healthcare, mental well-being, resilience and conscious living.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Hansaji Yogendra, Director of The Yoga Institute, said:
“Ageing is a natural process, but decline is not. Through yoga, we can maintain strength in the body, clarity in the mind, balance in the emotions, and joy in the heart. Healthy ageing is not about adding years to life alone; it is about adding vitality, independence, and purpose to every year of life.”
Three-Day Online Yoga Festival
One of the major highlights was the 3-Day Online Yoga Festival (June 19–21), which attracted participants from around the world.
The festival featured sessions by renowned personalities including Gauranga Das Ji, Ryan Fernando, Mickey Mehta, and senior teachers from The Yoga Institute. Discussions focused on healthy ageing through meditation, nutrition, stress management and sound healing.
Mega Community Yoga Sessions
Thousands of participants attended a large-scale yoga session at Bandra Reclamation, led by Dr. Hansaji Yogendra. The event was attended by Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Ashish Shelar and wellness advocate Terence Lewis.
Another major event, Yoga by the Bay at Marine Drive, was organised in association with The Times of India, Shaina NC and Mickey Mehta. The sunrise session drew massive participation and was attended by dignitaries including Anupriya Patel, Jitin Prasada, and Jayant Chaudhary.
Outreach Across Institutions
The Yoga Institute expanded its impact through targeted programmes across various sectors.
Sessions were conducted at the Maharashtra Mantralaya, CCRYN, Mumbai International Airport, CISF, Indian Army and Indian Air Force establishments.
Educational institutions including Mithibai College, NMIMS, Chetana College and Thakur College hosted yoga sessions aimed at helping students embrace healthy lifestyles and self-development.
Corporate wellness initiatives were organised for ONGC, SBI, Bank of Baroda, Mazagon Dock and Tata Care, while a partnership with Macleods Pharmaceuticals enabled yoga programmes across multiple cities.
Community outreach also extended to post offices and residential neighbourhoods, helping yoga reach diverse sections of society.
A Legacy of Global Impact
For more than a century, The Yoga Institute has played a transformative role in making authentic yoga accessible to people across the globe.
The institute has touched more than 10 crore lives, trained over 100,000 certified yoga teachers, published more than 1,000 books, and built a digital community exceeding 10 million followers worldwide.
Its contribution to yoga was recognised through the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Yoga, presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
As India continues to promote yoga as a tool for wellness and preventive healthcare, The Yoga Institute remains committed to empowering individuals to lead healthier, happier and more meaningful lives.
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