MDNIY Inaugurates Five-Day National Workshop on Patanjala Yoga Sutra
The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), Ministry of Ayush, today inaugurated a five-day National Workshop on “Patanjala Yoga Sutra: Vibhuti Pada (In the Light of Vyasa Bhashya)”. Scheduled from October 26 to 30, 2026, the workshop aims to deepen participants’ understanding of Vibhuti Pada through a systematic study of the Patanjala Yoga Sutra and its traditional interpretation.
Prof. Krishna Kant Sharma, former Professor, Department of Vedic Philosophy, Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan (SVDV), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, participated as the subject expert and emphasised the importance of integrating classical wisdom with practical learning.
Dr. Jyoti Keswani, Director, MDNIY, highlighted the relevance of the Patanjala Yoga Sutra in personal development and the cultivation of discipline and awareness. She stated, “This classical text inspires us to become better human beings by cultivating discipline and awareness to manage the ego (Asmita).
Md. Taiyab Alam, Communication and Documentation Officer and DD (I/C), MDNIY, underscored the importance of applying the teachings of Yoga in everyday life . Dr. I. N. Acharya, Programme Officer, MDNIY, discussed the contemporary relevance of the Patanjala Yoga Sutra, particularly in understanding and regulating the human mind. Vibhuti Pada, the third chapter of the Patanjala Yoga Sutra, explores advanced dimensions of Yogic practice, including Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi, collectively known as Samyama.
