President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the invaluable gift of Yoga to the world during her inauguration speech at the national conference on the integration of Yoga in the School Education System. The event, organized by Kaivalyadhama as part of its centenary year celebrations, took place in Lonavala, Maharashtra.
The President highlighted the global celebration of Yoga Day since 2015, emphasizing its holistic approach to health and well-being, as recognized by a United Nations General Assembly resolution. She underlined the significance of Indian knowledge tradition in the National Education Policy 2020, aiming to introduce the benefits of Yoga to the younger generation.
President Murmu emphasized Yoga’s role in the overall development of an individual, addressing physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects. She praised Swami Kuvalayananda for promoting the scientific approach and utility of the Yoga system in the 20th century, particularly in schools. The President expressed confidence that Kaivalya Vidya Niketan, a school run by Kaivalyadhama Sansthan, would serve as an example for other schools, maintaining the effective fusion of Yoga tradition and science.
Founded in 1924 by Swami Kuvalayananda, Kaivalyadhama is one of the oldest and pioneering yoga institutes globally, following the principles and philosophy of Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga. Notably, Kaivalyadhama has been proactive in conducting scientific research to demonstrate the benefits and uses of Yoga.