Kanpur: Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) Kanpur is set to organize a comprehensive yoga workshop on the occasion of International Yoga Day 2026. The event will be held on its campus from June 9 to June 21, marking a 13-day celebration of yoga and wellness.
Theme and Inaugural Ceremony
The yoga fortnight will be observed under the global theme 'Yoga for Healthy Aging'. The inaugural function is scheduled for Tuesday at the Senate Hall of the university. Following the ceremony, a special meditation workshop will be conducted by the Isha Foundation, where participants will learn about the scientific aspects of meditation and mental health.
Event Highlights
A total of 15 events will be organized across the university campus and various institutes. These include:
- Women's yoga camp
- Summer yoga camp
- Yoga camps in urban and rural areas
- Reunion of former yoga students
- Yoga therapy camps
- Therapy workshop
- Meditation camps
- An international seminar
- Special yoga sessions for senior citizens
- The main International Yoga Day celebration on June 21
Organizing Bodies
These programs will be organized under the joint aegis of the Department of Physical Education, the CSJMU Yoga OPD, and the National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA). The collaboration aims to promote holistic health and well-being through yoga and meditation.
