New Delhi: In a significant move to promote the benefits of yoga and holistic wellness, Union Minister of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, officially launched the Weekly Yoga Podcast, a new initiative by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY).
The podcast was introduced through the Minister’s social media channels and will be available on all major streaming platforms.
The Weekly Yoga Podcast is designed to make yoga more accessible by combining traditional yogic wisdom with contemporary health and lifestyle practices.
Each episode will feature guided yoga sessions, expert interviews, and educational content to help individuals integrate yoga into their daily routines.
The launch follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent address during the 120th episode of Mann Ki Baat, where he emphasised the importance of the 2025 International Yoga Day and its theme — “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The podcast aligns with this vision by promoting physical, mental, and environmental wellness through yoga.
In its first episode, the podcast reflects on yoga’s transformation from an ancient Indian tradition to a global health movement. It also explores the philosophical foundations of this year’s Yoga Day theme, which ties into India’s G20 ethos of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” — the belief that the world is one family.
Weekly Yoga Podcast Signature Events
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of International Day of Yoga, the Ministry of Ayush has unveiled 10 Signature Events to expand yoga’s global presence:
- Yoga Sangam: Simultaneous yoga sessions at 1,00,000 locations aiming for a world record
- Yoga Bandhan: Strategic partnerships with 10 countries for global sessions
- Yoga Mahakumbh: A week-long celebration across 10 cities
- Yoga Connect: A global summit with wellness experts and practitioners
- Yoga Prabhav: A decade-long impact assessment of yoga on public health
- Yoga Unplugged: Youth-centric festivals to engage the younger generation
- Harit Yoga: Linking sustainability efforts with yoga principles
- Yoga Park: Creating community yoga parks
- Yoga Samavesh: Inclusive yoga programs for seniors, children, and differently-abled individuals
- Samyog: Integration of yoga practices into modern healthcare systems
The podcast initiative underscores the government’s commitment to promoting yoga as a universal tool for unity, health, and sustainability.
Listeners can access the Weekly Yoga Podcast on platforms associated with Prataprao Jadhav, MDNIY, and the Ministry of Ayush.
To listen and learn more, visit: www.yogamdniy.nic.in
