On 28 March 2026, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Morabadi, Ranchi, in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (Ministry of AYUSH), organized the 85th-day event of the 100 Days Countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026.
The program was held under the theme Yoga-Yukt Jharkhand, Rog-Mukt Jharkhand (Yoga-aligned Jharkhand, Disease-free Jharkhand) and was divided into two sessions:
Session I: Mass Yoga Practice (Morning)
- Participation: Approximately 1,300 participants practiced the Common Yoga Protocol simultaneously.
- Reach: The session covered 22 centers across 4 districts of Jharkhand, spanning forests, hills, and plains.
- Chief Guest: Shri B.B. Mohanty (Dronacharya Awardee in Boxing), who spoke on the integration of Yoga into modern sports training.
Session II: Seminar and Technical Sessions (Afternoon)
Held at the Ashrama auditorium, this session featured several specialized segments:
- Laughter Yoga: Led by Shri Ajit, head of Laughter Yoga in Jharkhand.
- Naturopathy: Dr. Ramesh Tiwani (Arogya Kendra, Bhopal) discussed how internal toxicity leads to disease and advocated for naturopathic solutions.
- Yoga Break: A short routine for daily well-being was demonstrated by yoga teacher Shri Pritam Banik.
- Spiritual Guidance: Swami Bhaveshananda, Secretary of the Ashrama, concluded the event by defining Yoga as the process of reconnecting with the Divine source.
Recognitions and Collaborations
- Partners: The event was organized in collaboration with Patanjali Yoga Samiti, Ranchi, and the Commando Defence Academy, Ranchi.their service. The program was supported by Patanjali Yoga Samiti, Ranchi, and the Commando Defence Academy, Ranchi.
- Awards: Individuals including Shri Jagdish Singh and Ms. Rani Ranjani were honored for their contributions to the field of Yoga.
