New Delhi. South Asian University (SAU), established by the SAARC nations and located in New Delhi, celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga with great zeal and participation. Themed “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, the event witnessed active involvement from faculty, staff, and students of SAU representing various SAARC countries.
The celebration was chaired by Prof. K.K. Aggarwal, President of SAU, and renowned academician Prof. Saroj Aggarwal. Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Aggarwal emphasized that yoga is not merely a form of physical exercise but a path toward self-awareness and spiritual well-being. He stressed the importance of promoting yoga throughout South Asia and said that SAU is committed to becoming a key center for yoga outreach in the region.
Prof. Saroj Aggarwal highlighted the immense benefits of yoga for women, stating that it is an ancient practice that nurtures physical, mental, and emotional health.
Dr. Ravindra Kumar Soni, Registrar of SAU, informed the gathering that regular yoga sessions have been introduced on campus for faculty, staff, and students to integrate yoga into their daily lives—a commendable step towards holistic well-being.
The event also featured a captivating performance by young yoga artists, who demonstrated various asanas with grace and discipline. These young performers were felicitated and awarded by Prof. K.K. Aggarwal, Prof. Saroj Aggarwal, Vice-President Prof. Sanjay Chaturvedi, and Dr. Ravindra Soni for their exceptional display.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from the SAU academic and non-academic community, including families and a large number of students. The stage was anchored by Prof. Ambrish Saxena, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. Rakesh Mohan, Acting Finance Director, and Mr. M.P. Kedia, Superintending Engineer.
