{"id":4340,"date":"2026-06-24T06:38:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T06:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/?p=4340"},"modified":"2026-06-24T06:38:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T06:38:11","slug":"vinayaka-missions-research-foundation-achieves-nova-world-record-on-international-day-of-yoga-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/vinayaka-missions-research-foundation-achieves-nova-world-record-on-international-day-of-yoga-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Vinayaka Mission\u2019s Research Foundation Achieves Nova World Record on International Day of Yoga 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Chennai, Tamil Nadu \u2013 June 20, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0550-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4342\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vinayaka Mission\u2019s Research Foundation (Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956), Chennai Campus<\/strong>, marked the <strong>12th International Day of Yoga 2026<\/strong> with an extraordinary achievement by organizing a large-scale yoga event that earned official recognition as a <strong>Nova World Record<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event brought together <strong>more than 1,500 participants<\/strong>, who successfully performed a <strong>continuous non-stop yoga session for 20 minutes and 26 seconds<\/strong>, demonstrating remarkable endurance, discipline, unity, and commitment to holistic health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  data-id=\"4345\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0526-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4345\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  data-id=\"4344\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0521-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4344\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  data-id=\"4346\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0506-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4346\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  data-id=\"4348\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0411-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4348\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  data-id=\"4349\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0412-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4349\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  data-id=\"4343\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0410-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4343\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  data-id=\"4350\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0494-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4350\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The program was conducted under the inspiring themes <strong>\u201cYoga for Health, Harmony &amp; Well-being\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201cYoga for One Earth, One Health,\u201d<\/strong> reflecting the global vision of yoga as a powerful tool for fostering physical fitness, mental wellness, social harmony, and environmental consciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants enthusiastically engaged in the yoga performance, showcasing synchronization, concentration, and collective spirit. The event served as a meaningful platform to promote the benefits of yoga and encourage healthy lifestyle practices among students, faculty members, and the wider community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This remarkable accomplishment was achieved under the guidance and leadership of <strong>Dr. V. K. Omprakash, Director of Sports, Vinayaka Mission\u2019s Research Foundation \u2013 Deemed University, Chennai Campus<\/strong>, whose dedication and encouragement played a vital role in the successful execution of the record attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  data-id=\"4353\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0640-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4353\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  data-id=\"4352\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0313-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4352\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  data-id=\"4354\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0376-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4354\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In recognition of this outstanding achievement, the event was officially awarded a <strong>Nova World Record<\/strong> and entered into the <strong>Nova Book of Records<\/strong> under <strong>Record No. NWRPL26Y-3063<\/strong>, dated <strong>20 June 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0611-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4355\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The university administration, faculty members, staff, and participants expressed immense pride in receiving this prestigious recognition. The achievement stands as a testament to Vinayaka Mission\u2019s Research Foundation\u2019s commitment to promoting health, wellness, physical fitness, and holistic education through the timeless practice of yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  data-id=\"4356\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_0581-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4356\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This milestone not only celebrates the spirit of International Yoga Day but also reinforces the institution\u2019s dedication to nurturing healthier individuals and contributing to a more harmonious and sustainable world through the practice of yoga.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chennai, Tamil Nadu \u2013 June 20, 2026 Vinayaka Mission\u2019s Research Foundation (Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956), Chennai Campus, marked the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 with an extraordinary achievement by organizing a large-scale yoga event that earned official recognition as a Nova World Record. The event brought together more than 1,500 participants, who successfully performed a continuous non-stop yoga session for 20 minutes and 26 seconds, demonstrating remarkable endurance, discipline, unity, and commitment to holistic health and well-being. 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