Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Patanjali Hosts Nine-Day Yoga Olympiad Training
The Patanjali Research and Wellness Centre held a special nine-day event called the 'Yoga Olympiad Orientation and Training Programme' from January 22 to 30, 2026.
This event was all about teaching people how to use yoga and naturopathy to stay healthy and find inner peace.
Important people from the Sikkim Government's Education Department came to learn how yoga can help people, especially those living in rural areas.
Acharya Balkrishna and Swami Ramdev were the main speakers.
They talked about how yoga is good for the body, mind, and soul, and how naturopathy can help the body heal naturally.
The participants also went on field visits to places like Parmarth Niketan and Gita Bhawan to experience spirituality firsthand.
At the end of the programme, everyone received certificates and shawls.
The Patanjali Research and Wellness Centre hosted a nine-day 'Yoga Olympiad Orientation and Training Programme' from January 22 to 30, 2026.
The programme focused on psychology, Yogdarshan, and spirituality to promote internal peace and overall development.
Officials from the Sikkim Government's Education Department participated to learn about yoga's benefits, especially for rural areas.
Acharya Balkrishna emphasized yoga's holistic benefits for the body, mind, and soul, while Swami Ramdev discussed naturopathy as a natural healing method.
Participants visited spiritual sites like Parmarth Niketan and Gita Bhawan, and received certificates and shawls at the programme's conclusion.
- Who
- Participants included Education Department officials from the Sikkim Government, led by Acharya Balkrishna and Swami Ramdev.
- What
- A nine-day Yoga Olympiad Orientation and Training Programme focusing on wellness, naturopathy, and spiritual growth.
- When
- From January 22 to 30, 2026.
- Where
- At the Patanjali Research and Wellness Centre.
- Why
- To promote yoga for overall development, awareness, and equality, especially in rural areas.
- Event Name
- Yoga Olympiad Orientation and Training Programme
- Duration
- January 22 to 30, 2026
- Location
- Patanjali Research and Wellness Centre
- Key Speakers
- Acharya Balkrishna, Swami Ramdev
- Participants
- Education Department officials from Sikkim Government
- Focus Areas
- Psychology, Yogdarshan, Spirituality, Naturopathy
- Certification
- Certificates and shawls awarded to participants