Fitness enthusiasts and students participate in International Yoga Day
On June 21, 2025, Tiruchi joined the world in celebrating International Yoga Day with the theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health."
The city saw a wave of yoga sessions and wellness programs—bringing together students, workers, and community members to focus on both mind and body.
Southern Railway hosts large group sessions
Southern Railway held group yoga sessions across Tiruchi, Vriddhachalam, and Thanjavur—led by Art of Living experts and aimed at helping staff de-stress.
Over 500 people gathered at Thanjavur's Sri Brahadeeswarar temple for a huge community session organized by ASI and NCC cadets. Even elderly devotees joined in.
BHEL and schools run dedicated programs
BHEL in Kailasapuram teamed up with Isha Foundation trainers to host yoga for employees and locals.
Schools on campus and Bharathidasan University's NSS cell ran their own programs too—with support from local yoga groups—showing that yoga is becoming a bigger part of health and education in the community.