Ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga
(IDY) 2026, the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA),
Jamnagar, successfully concluded its 100-day countdown campaign, reaching more
than 4,500 participants through a series of yoga awareness and outreach
programmes, on June 19.

The campaign, centred on the theme ‘Yoga
for Healthy Ageing,’ featured 11 major events, including yoga workshops,
Common Yoga Protocol training sessions, Continuing Medical Education (CME)
programmes, free yoga classes, ‘Yoga 365’ group practice sessions,
national-level competitions and a ‘Run for Yoga’ awareness rally.

Participants included students, healthcare
professionals, senior citizens, labourers, prison inmates, security personnel
and members of the public, reflecting the campaign’s broad community outreach.
Youth engagement was a key focus, with competitions in poster-making, poetry,
shloka recitation, songwriting and reel creation drawing enthusiastic
participation.

Beyond public awareness activities, ITRA
continued its efforts in yoga education and capacity building through diploma
and specialised courses in Yoga Science, Lifestyle Management, Wellness,
Dietetics, Ayurveda and Naturopathy. The institute provides year-round free
yoga training too, including dedicated programmes for pregnant women and senior
citizens.

As part of the International Day of Yoga
celebrations on June 21, ITRA students will present a special ‘Yoga Fusion
Performance’ combining music and yoga. A large gathering is expected at the
Yoga Mahasangam event at Dhanvantari Ground, with participation from doctors,
students, faculty members and residents from Jamnagar and neighbouring
districts.

With its extensive outreach and educational
initiatives, ITRA’s campaign underscores the growing popularity of yoga as a
tool for preventive healthcare and holistic well-being.