SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES FOR IDY 2020 16 DAYS TO GO

• This year’s IDY will be observed around the themes Yoga @Home and Yoga with family.
• Organizations/ NOGs are requested to issue internal guidelines within their organization/offices giving the background of the observation of International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2020. This may be displayed prominently on their websites.
• Organizations and NGOs are requested to use social media platforms to spread the message of IDY 2020.
• Efforts may be taken to organize Yoga related activities such as online lectures, workshops etc. by Yoga experts, starting 3 weeks ahead of IDY. This would help in building up enthusiasm as we draw closer to 21st June, 2020.
• Since the focus of IDY would be on yoga demonstrations based on Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), efforts may be made to familiarize the general public with CYP. Organising of training programmes of 15 day duration (one hour per day) on CYP and ensuring maximum public participation in the same is recommended using facebook, google meet or any other social media platform.
• The Common Yoga Protocol shall be performed individually or with family within the confines of their homes on 21st June, 2020 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. followed by any suitable and customized 15-minute programme on Yoga.
• Organizations/ NGOs may strive to distribute Yoga attire, Yoga Mats, Caps etc. duly having the logo of IDY to their volunteers/employees/public and encourage others to practice and adopt Yoga using social distancing norms.
• Some competitions on Yoga-theme may also be organized to create interest among the volunteers/employees/public, especially among the younger generation like quiz, essays,etc.
• Organizations and NGOs should encourage participants to take part in the online video vlogging competition (My Life –My Yoga) by CCRYN, Ministry of AYUSH and ICCR.
• Organizations and NGOs should enlist themselves in the yoga locator app and yoga portal of Ministry of AYUSH.
• Organization may arrange a live screening of Doordarshan’s national telecast related to International day of Yoga on 21st June, 2020, to foster the sense of participating in the nation-wide yoga movement.
• Banners/ Cut outs on IDY- 2020 may be displayed at vantage points.
• Online publicity campaigns on IDY2020 may be organized by using social media.
• Organizations and NGOs should follow the social media handles and pages of Ministry of AYUSH and IDY 2020.
• Organizations/NOGs can display Yoga Charts and standees inside their offices.
• If the Organization is having any official newsletter, bulletin or magazine, articles and related matter about Yoga may be published.
• Organization may encourage the employees/public to participate in quiz and other competitions being organized by Ministry of AYUSH.
• Organization may plan long term activities related to Yoga, so that the impact of IDY-related mobilization goes on well beyond 21st June, 2020.
• Organization and NGOs can enlist healthcare professionals and yoga experts to educate the public about preventive measures in Covid and use of Yoga through online webinars.
• Organizations may disseminate the videos of CYP to the communities using social media accounts.
• Organizations should strive to increase their social media presence using the hashtags of IDY 2020.

Yoga is an invaluable ancient Indian practice with numerous benefits to both physical and mental health. Given, the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic including restrictions on the movement of people and a slowdown in economic activity, the benefits offered by Yoga have become especially important for physical and mental wellbeing. Of particular importance are its proven benefits on general health and immunity enhancement, along with its globally accepted role as a stress buster. This year International Day of Yoga will be celebrated in the confines of your home.

• This year’s IDY will be observed around the themes Yoga @Home and Yoga with family.
• You and your family are requested to join thousands of others on this day from your respective homes by doing the 45- minute long Common Yoga Protocol drill at 7.00 AM on 21st June 2020.
• Common Yoga protocol Training videos are available on yoga portal, ministry of Ayush website and other social media handles and platforms. This will also be played on TV channels in the coming days in the run up to IDY.
• You can also refer to youtube video links on Common yoga protocol available in various languages.
• You may upload your image and video on social wall of Yoga portal, Ministry of AYUSH.
• One can also live stream such videos and upload on youtube and share on social media handles of Ministry of AYUSH.
• One can participate in the video Vlogging contest (My Life-My Yoga) held by CCRYN, Ministry of AYUSH, and ICCR. One can find the guidelines and competition details in the Ministry website and yoga portal (Under Competition Section).

IDY-2020 presents on occasion for all organizations devoted to the promotion of Yoga to come forward and spread the message about the rewards of regular practice of yoga among the general public. Every individual stands to gain from the regular practice of yoga through long term benefits in health, happiness and well being. Yoga professionals can play an important role in making IDY an effective national movement for health and wellness. Here are some suggested activities to reach out to the people and induct them into the blissful world of yoga:

• This year’s IDY will be observed around the themes Yoga @Home and Yoga with family.
• Yoga Professionals may take the lead in organizing Yoga camps and yoga training programmes for the general public using online social media platforms.
• Efforts may be taken to organize Yoga related activities such as lectures, workshops etc. by Yoga experts, starting few weekahead of IDY. This would help in building up enthusiasm as we draw closer to 21st June, 2020.
• Since the focus of IDY would be on Individual and family yoga demonstrations based on Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), efforts may be made to familiarize the general public with Common Yoga Protocol.
• Organizing of online training programs of 15 day duration (one hour per day) on CYP and ensuring maximum public participation in the same is recommended.
• The Common Yoga Protocol shall be performed in the confines of homes on 21st June, 2020 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. followed by any suitable and customized 15-minute programme on Yoga.
• Yoga Professionals may disseminate the IDY activities and common yoga portal through their social media accounts tagging the Ministry.
• Yoga Professionals may display Yoga Charts and standees at vantage points. Banners/ Cut outs on IDY - 2020 may be displayed at prominent places.
• Some competitions on Yoga-theme may also be organized to create interest among the volunteers/employees/public, especially among the younger generation.
• Organize online Yoga lectures, webinars on health etc.for general public.
• It is of utmost important that the concept of Yoga@Home be highlighted in any such communication, due to COVID-19 to avoid any miscommunication/misunderstanding which may lead to the violation of leading GoI advisories on the management of the pandemic—especially mass gatherings, social distancing norms, and use of basic protective measures such as masks and sanitisers.
• Yoga professionals can participate in the video vlogging contest (My Life-My Yoga) held by CCRYN, Ministry of AYUSH and ICCR. One can find the guidelines and competition details in the Ministry website.

IDY-2020 presents on occasion for all the Central Ministries and their Departments to come forward and spread the message about the rewards of regular practice of yoga among their staff and the public. Every individual stands to gain from the regular practice of yoga through long term benefits in health, happiness and well being. Central ministries and their Departments can play an important role in making IDY an effective national movement for health and wellness. Here are some suggested activities to reach out to all the employees/staff and induct them into the blissful world of yoga:

• This year’s IDY will be observed around the themes Yoga @Home and Yoga with family.
• Central Ministries are requested to issue internal guidelines within their organization/offices giving the background of the observation of International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2020.
• Efforts may be taken to organize Yoga related activities such as lectures, workshops etc. by Yoga experts, starting 2 Weeks ahead of IDY. This would help in building up enthusiasm as we draw closer to 21st June, 2020.
• Since the focus of IDY would be on individual and family yoga demonstrations based on Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), efforts may be made to familiarize the employee/staff with CYP. Organising of training programmes of 15 day duration (one hour per day) on CYP and ensuring participation using social distancing norms is recommended.Alternatively Ministries can disseminate the videos of common yoga protocol that is in Youtube and yoga portal.
• The Common Yoga Protocol shall be performed individually or with family within the confines of their homes on 21st June, 2020 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. followed by any suitable and customized 15-minute programme on Yoga.
• Central Ministries may strive to distribute Yoga attire, Yoga Mats, Caps etc. duly having the logo of IDY to their staff and encourage everyone to practice and adopt Yoga.
• Some competitions on Yoga-theme may also be organized to create interest among the employees, especially among the younger generation. Central Ministries may promote social media campaigns and social media handles of IDY.
• Central Ministries may arrange a live screening of Doordarshan’s national telecast related to International day of Yoga on 21st June, 2020, to foster the sense of participating in the nation-wide yoga movement.
• Banners/ Cut outs on IDY - 2020 may be displayed at vantage points.
• IDY logo can be displayed on their website.
• They can follow social media posts of ministry of AYUSH on IDY.
• Central Ministries can display Yoga Charts and standees inside their offices.
• If the Central Ministry is having any official E-newsletter, bulletin or magazine, articles and related matter about Yoga may be published.
• Central Ministries may encourage the employees to participate in quiz and other competitions being organized by Ministry of AYUSH. They may encourage their staff to participate in the online video contest conducted by Ministry of AYUSH and ICCR. One can find the guidelines and competition details in the yoga portal of Ministry website.
• Organizeonline Yoga lectures, webinars on health etc. in association with NGOs involving Yoga experts.
• Central Ministries may plan long term activities related to Yoga, so that the impact of IDY-related mobilization goes on well beyond 21st June, 2020.
• It is of utmost important that the concept of Yoga@Home be highlighted in any such communication, due to COVID-19 to avoid any miscommunication/misunderstanding which may lead to the violation of leading GoI advisories on the management of the pandemic—especially mass gatherings, social distancing norms, and use of basic protective measures such as masks and sanitisers.
• Ministries should strive to increase their social media presence using the hashtags of IDY 2020.

IDY-2020 presents on occasion for all the States/UTs Governments to come forward and spread the message about the rewards of regular practice of yoga among the people of States/UTsas well as government employee. Every individual stands to gain from the regular practice of yoga through long term benefits in health, happiness and well being. Every individual can play an important role in making IDY an effective national movement for health and wellness. Here are some suggested activities to reach out to all the people of the States/UTs and induct them into the blissful world of yoga:

• This year’s IDY will be observed around the themes Yoga @Home and Yoga with family .
• Activities may be taken up through District/ Municipal/ Panchayat authorities, as well as different Ministries/Departments, to observe IDY in a befitting manner.
• State Ministries are requested to issue internal guidelines to all Ministries/Departments and Autonomous Bodies giving the background and rationale of the observation/ of International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2020.
• Efforts may be taken to organize Yoga related activities such as lectures, workshops etc. by Yoga experts, starting 1-2 months ahead of IDY at District/City/Town/Village levels. This would help in building up enthusiasm as we draw closer to 21st June, 2020.
• Since the focus of IDY would be on individual and family yoga demonstrations based on Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), efforts may be made to familiarize the employee/staff with CYP. Organizing of training programs of 15 day duration (one hour per day) on CYP and ensuring participation using social distancing norms is recommended. Alternatively, Ministries can disseminate the videos of common yoga protocol that is in YouTube and yoga portal.
• The Common Yoga Protocol shall be performed individually or with family within the confines of their homes on 21st June, 2020 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. followed by any suitable and customized 15-minute program on Yoga.
• State Ministries may strive to distribute Yoga attire, Yoga Mats, Caps etc. duly having the logo of IDY to their employees and encourage everyone to practice and adopt Yoga.
• Some competitions on Yoga-theme may also be organized to create interest among the employees, especially among the younger generation.
• Banners/ Cut outs on IDY - 2020 may be displayed at vantage points.
• State Ministries can display Yoga Charts and standees inside their offices.
• If the State Ministry is having any official newsletter, bulletin or magazine, articles and related matter about Yoga may be published.
• State Ministries may encourage the employees to participate in quiz and other competitions being organized by Ministry of AYUSH. They may encourage their staff to participate in the online video contest (My Life- My Yoga) conducted by CCRYN, Ministry of AYUSH and ICCR. One can find the guidelines and competition details in the yoga portal of Ministry website.
• Organiseonline Yoga lectures, webinars on health in association with NGOs involving Yoga experts.
• It is of utmost important that the concept of Yoga@Home be highlighted in any such communication, due to COVID-19 to avoid any miscommunication/misunderstanding which may lead to the violation of leading GoI advisories on the management of the pandemic—especially mass gatherings, social distancing norms, and use of basic protective measures such as masks and sanitisers.
• State Ministries may plan long term activities related to Yoga, so that the impact of IDY-related mobilization goes on well beyond 21st June, 2020.

IDY-2020 presents on occasion for all the PSUs and Autonomous Bodies to come forward and spread the message about the rewards of regular practice of yoga among their staff and public. Every individual stands to gain from the regular practice of yoga through long term benefits in health, happiness and well being. PSUs and Autonomous Bodies can play an important role in making IDY an effective national movement for health and wellness. Here are some suggested activities to reach out to all the employees/staff and induct them into the blissful world of yoga:

• This year’s IDY will be observed around the themes Yoga @Home and Yoga with family.
• PSUs and Autonomous Bodies are requested to issue internal guidelines within their organization/offices giving the background of the observation of International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2020.
• Efforts may be taken to organize Yoga related activities such as lectures, workshops etc. by Yoga experts, starting 1-2 months ahead of IDY. This would help in building up enthusiasm as we draw closer to 21st June, 2020.
• Since the focus of IDY would be on individual and family yoga demonstrations based on Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), efforts may be made to familiarize the employee/staff with CYP. Organising of training programmes of 15 day duration (one hour per day) on CYP and ensuring participation using social distancing norms is recommended. Alternatively, Ministries can disseminate the videos of common yoga protocol that is in Youtube and yoga portal.
• The Common Yoga Protocol shall be performed individually or with family within the confines of their homes on 21st June, 2020 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. followed by any suitable and customized 15-minute programme on Yoga.
• Organisation/ Governing Body may strive to distribute Yoga attire, Yoga Mats, Caps etc. duly having the logo of IDY to their staff and encourage everyone to practice and adopt Yoga.
• Some competitions on Yoga-theme may also be organized to create interest among the employees, especially among the younger generation.
• Institution may encourage their staffto participate in quiz and other competitions being organized by Ministry of AYUSH. They may encourage their staffto participate in the online video contest (My Life- My Yoga) conducted by CCRYN, Ministry of AYUSH and ICCR. One can find the guidelines and competition details in the yoga portal of Ministry website.
• Organisation/ Governing Body may arrange a live screening of Doordarshan’s national telecast related to International day of Yoga on 21st June, 2020, to foster the sense of participating in the nation-wide yoga movement.
• Banners/ Cut outs on IDY - 2020 may be displayed at vantage points.
• Organisation/ Governing Body can display Yoga Charts and standees inside their offices.
• If the Organisation/ Governing Body is having any official newsletter, bulletin or magazine, articles and related matter about Yoga may be published.
• Illuminating the building appropriately atleast one week before 21st June 2020 would add to the sense of importance of the event.
• Organisation/ Governing Body may encourage the employees to participate in quiz and other competitions being organized by Ministry of AYUSH.
• Organiseonline Yoga lectures, webinars on health in association with NGOs involving Yoga experts.
• It is of utmost important that the concept of Yoga@Home be highlighted in any such communication, due to COVID-19 to avoid any miscommunication/misunderstanding which may lead to the violation of leading GoI advisories on the management of the pandemic—especially mass gatherings, social distancing norms, and use of basic protective measures such as masks and sanitisers.
• Organisation/ Governing Body may plan long term activities related to Yoga, so that the impact of IDY-related mobilization goes on well beyond 21st June, 2020.

IDY-2020 presents on occasion for all the Universities & their affiliated colleges along with all the schools to come forward and spread the message about the rewards of regular practice of yoga among their students/employees/staff. Every individual stands to gain from the regular practice of yoga through long term benefits in health, happiness and well being. Each Student/Staff can play an important role in making IDY an effective national movement for health and wellness. Here are some suggested activities to reach out to all the students/employees/staff and induct them into the blissful world of yoga:

• This year’s IDY will be observed around the themes Yoga @Home and Yoga with family.
• Institutions are requested to issue internal guidelines within their organization/offices giving the background of the observation of International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2020.
• Efforts may be taken to organize Yoga related activities such as online lectures, workshops etc. by Yoga experts, starting 1 week ahead of IDY. This would help in building up enthusiasm as we draw closer to 21st June, 2020.
• Since the focus of IDY would be on individual and family yoga demonstrations based on Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), efforts may be made to familiarize the employee/staff with CYP. Organising of training programmes of 15 day duration (one hour per day) on CYP and ensuring participation using social distancing norms is recommended.Alternatively Ministries can disseminate the videos of common yoga protocol that is in Youtube and yoga portal.
• The Common Yoga Protocol shall be performed individually or with family within the confines of their homes on 21st June, 2020 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:45 A.M. followed by any suitable and customized 15-minute programme on Yoga.
• Institution may strive to distribute Yoga attire, Yoga Mats, Caps etc. duly having the logo of IDY to their students/employees/staff and encourage everyone to practice and adopt Yoga.
• Some competitions on Yoga-theme may also be organized to create interest among the students/employees.
• Institution may arrange a live screening of Doordarshan’s national telecast related to International day of Yoga on 21st June, 2020, to foster the sense of participating in the nation-wide yoga movement.
• Banners/ Cut outs on IDY - 2020 may be displayed at vantage points.
• Institution can display Yoga Charts and standees inside their offices.
• If the Institution is having any official newsletter, bulletin or magazine, articles and related matter about Yoga may be published.
• Institution may encourage their students to participate in quiz and other competitions being organized by Ministry of AYUSH. They may encourage their students to participate in the online video contest (My Life- My Yoga) conducted by CCRYN, Ministry of AYUSH and ICCR. One can find the guidelines and competition details in the yoga portal of Ministry website.
• Organise Yoga lectures, webinars on health in association with NGOs involving Yoga experts.
• It is of utmost important that the concept of Yoga@Home be highlighted in any such communication, due to COVID-19 to avoid any miscommunication/misunderstanding which may lead to the violation of leading GoI advisories on the management of the pandemic—especially mass gatherings, social distancing norms, and use of basic protective measures such as masks and sanitisers.
• Institution may plan long term activities related to Yoga, so that the impact of IDY-related mobilization goes on well beyond 21st June, 2020.