12/09/2026
SANGOSTHI 2026
CONFLUENCE OF YOGA, WISDOM, LEADERSHIP & COLLECTIVE PURPOSE
Sangosthi 2026, convened by the Indian Yoga Association (IYA) on 12–13 September 2026 at Adhyatma Sadhna Kendra, New Delhi, commenced today with a distinguished gathering of Yoga Acharyas, scholars, educators, practitioners, researchers and institutional leaders from across the Yoga fraternity.
More than a conclave, Sangosthi is a forum for meaningful dialogue, fellowship and collective reflection, bringing together IYA Life Members, Associate Centres, Yoga Professional Members and diverse institutions and traditions of Yoga. It celebrates the depth and diversity of India’s Yoga ecosystem while strengthening the shared values and purpose that unite the fraternity.
The opening day featured substantive deliberations on the enduring relevance of Yoga and its evolving role in healthcare, education, research, wellness, professional practice and holistic human development. The discussions emphasised the importance of responding to contemporary needs while remaining rooted in the philosophical, spiritual and experiential foundations of Yoga.
The gathering was enriched by the presence of Maa Dr. Hansaji Yogendra, President, Indian Yoga Association and Director, The Yoga Institute; Padma Shri Swami Bharat Bhushan Ji, eminent Yoga Acharya and Founder, Mokshayatan Yog Sansthan; Shri K.C. Jain, Director, Adhyatma Sadhna Kendra and Managing Trustee, Akhil Bhartiya Anuvrat Nyas; Dr. S. P. Mishra, Vice President and CEO, Personnel Certification Board, Indian Yoga Association; Sadhwi Vasanti Iyer, Joint Secretary, Indian Yoga Association; and Ganga Nandini Ji, Director, Publicity and Public Relations, Indian Yoga Association, along with numerous eminent members of the Yoga fraternity.
Their collective presence created an atmosphere of wisdom, mutual respect, meaningful exchange and shared purpose.
Sangosthi 2026 reaffirms a collective commitment to preserving the authenticity and timeless wisdom of Yoga while enabling its responsible evolution through stronger collaboration, meaningful research, professional excellence and wider knowledge-sharing.
At its heart, Sangosthi is a coming together of minds, traditions and institutions to deepen the understanding of Yoga, strengthen collective purpose and advance its transformative potential for the wellbeing of humanity.