Ananda Marga Celebrates International Yoga Day 2026 Across the Globe

June 23, 2026

Ananda Marga Celebrates International Yoga Day 2026 Across the Globe

21 June 2026

Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha enthusiastically celebrated International Day of Yoga 2026 across numerous countries, cities, educational institutions, government offices, community centers, and public spaces around the world.

The celebrations brought together thousands of participants from diverse backgrounds, including students, teachers, government officials, professionals, community leaders, and spiritual seekers. Yoga demonstrations, meditation sessions, yogasanas, Kaoshikii dance, Tandava, health awareness programs, and spiritual discourses were conducted in collaboration with district administrations, schools, colleges, offices, resident welfare associations, and local communities.

From India to Australia, Europe to Southeast Asia, and many other regions, participants experienced the holistic benefits of Yoga through practical sessions guided by dedicated Ananda Marga Yoga teachers, Acaryas, and volunteers.

The essence of Yoga was highlighted through the timeless Sanskrit aphorism:

“संयोगो योगो इत्युक्तो, जीवात्मा परमात्मनः।”

Yoga is not merely physical exercise. True Yoga is the union of the individual soul (Jiivātma) with the Supreme Consciousness (Paramātman). It is the path of inner growth, self-realization, harmony, and spiritual awakening.

Throughout the celebrations, special emphasis was placed on the deeper spiritual dimensions of Yoga as taught by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, the founder of Ananda Marga. Participants were encouraged to adopt Yoga as a complete way of life that nurtures physical health, mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual progress.

The events demonstrated that Yoga transcends boundaries of nationality, culture, religion, and language, serving as a universal science for human well-being and collective harmony.

As the world faces increasing physical, mental, social, and environmental challenges, Yoga offers a practical path toward peace, resilience, and inner fulfillment.

Let us embrace Yoga as a way of life—bringing balance to the body, clarity to the mind, and bliss to the soul.

Yoga is the path. Yoga is the Dharma.

🌿 May this International Yoga Day inspire everyone to practice Yoga, Meditation, and a life of service and universal love.

Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha
Self-Realization and Service to All

Mindfulness for Stress Management Workshop at Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore

March 3, 2025

🌿 Mindfulness for Stress Management Workshop at Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore 🧘‍♂️✨

📅 Date: 22nd February 2025
📍 Organized by: Department of Political Science, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous)
🤝 In Association with: Ananda Marga Gurukul

A transformative 3-hour workshop on Mindfulness for Stress Management was conducted by Avtk. Ananda Anupama Acarya, Reetu Didi, and Pranab Dada, making the session deeply insightful and enriching for all participants.

💡 Key Highlights of the Session:
“Being Your Real Self: Health & Happiness” – Understanding the true purpose of life: Self-Realization & Service to All.
Ensuring Physical Health – Sentient food habits and the importance of superfoods for students.
Practical Experience – Participants enthusiastically learned Asanas, Kaoshikii, and Tandava Dance and committed to incorporating them into their daily routines.
Meditation & Mind Power – Exploring the mind as a reservoir of infinite possibilities. Avtk. Ananda Anupama Acarya guided participants through meditation and offered Naam Mantra initiation. Students were encouraged to seek further personal lessons from Ananda Marga Acaryas.

🏆 As a token of appreciation, Ananda Marga Books & Diaries were gifted to 10 dedicated participants for their enthusiastic participation in Asanas and Kaoshikii Tandava Dance.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to Kristu Jayanti College Management, Prof. Jaya Ma’am, and the student & staff coordinators for their support in organizing this enriching session with Ananda Marga.

✨ Let’s continue this journey of self-growth, mindfulness, and holistic well-being! 🌸

📢 #Mindfulness #StressManagement #YogaForWellbeing #Meditation #AnandaMarga #SelfRealization #SpiritualGrowth #KristuJayantiCollege #Kaoshikii #Tandava

Enriching Bengaluru’s Youth through Yoga and meditation

April 26, 2024

Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha Bengaluru recently organized a Short-Term Yoga Certification Training Program from April 15th to April 24th, 2024. Led by trainer Avadhutika Ananda Aradhana Acarya and guided by Ananda Marga Gurukul, the program aimed to introduce yoga and meditation practices to undergraduate students from Govt. First Grade College Domlur, Shantinagar Bengaluru.

The training sessions included yoga asanas for physical and mental well-being, concentration-enhancing exercises, neuro-exercises, and Kaushiki yogic dance, known for its therapeutic benefits. On the final day, gratitude was expressed by the Principal, professors, and participants. Additionally, a Kaushiki competition and a written exam based on the teachings during the camp were conducted, with certificates being issued to the participants.