On the occasion of International Day Of Yoga, a special programme was arranged at Dadar under the auspices of Aayush Ministry, INO and Surya Foundation. The morning session was for Yog practice and Sadguruji was invited as Key Speaker for later session. 

Revered Sadguruji was received by the organisers with grace and He was welcomed with traditional Arati! Other dignitaries involved Padmashree Dr. Tatyarao Lahane, Smt. Padma Dixit (ex-minister in UP State cabinet), Mr. Arun Dev (Ex-Deputy Mayor, Mumbai) and Shivanand Maharaj! The session started with Lighting of the lamp and soon it was followed by a Yoga demonstration by 3 young Yog practitioners. Again an example of what Yoga can do to human body. Sadguruji appreciated the same wholeheartedly. Sadguruji was felicitated at the hands of Shivanand Maharaj! 

Sadguruji, in his apt speech, made an immediate connection with the entire audience! All the dignitaries as well as the participants were listening to Him with full concentration. Sadguruji mentioned that this was not the beginning of Yoga, but celebration of Yoga! We had started this journey 100 days back in a programme at Shivaji Park. He also mentioned about His recent Expedition to Kedarnath and Badrinath where the team led by Him performed Yog at Kedarnath temple, in freezing cold and at an height of 13000 feet above sea level as a mark of celebration of International Day Of Yoga 2022. Perhaps it’s one of the kind and a word record in itself. Further, he talked about Kriya Yoga and about 5 angas of Kriya Yoga! He then explained that Kriya Yoga is what is mentioned by Lord Shrikrishna to Arjun in the 18 Holy Chapters of Bhagwad Geeta! Regular practice of Kriya Yoga brings internal as well as external changes in a person. At the same time, we cannot forget our social obligations and have to fulfil those. He remarked that every soul is unique and beautiful. His concluding remarks were that spirituality is nothing but Mastery over breath. He applauded all participants for their enthusiasm and thanked all organisers for arranging such a special programme. 

He also talked about our ongoing Eye Pledge We Pledge campaign and how Dr Lahane always supported this social cause and he is a champion when it comes to eye related issues, surgeries and eye donation campaign. 

All the other dignitaries wished participants on the occasion of IDY2022. It was superb to listen to Dr Lahane's speech. He mentioned that Dr. Mangeshda is a great personality and his active role in EPWP campaign has brought nearly 1 crore registrations. He appreciated Sadguruji for His contribution in the field of Yoga and stressed that He does selfless work for others and society. He urged people to practice Yoga for good and long health. 

Special thanks to Mrs Vandana Darade and Dr. Raj who were the lead organisers of this programme. 

Our special thanks to revered Sadguruji because of whom we could attend this special programme as delegates. 

As narrated by Kriyaban Hrishikesh Ambaye