Morarji desai national institute of yoga

Indian autonomous yoga organization

The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (acronym MDNIY)^[1] is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.

It is the nodal agency for Planning, Training, Promotion and Coordination of Yoga Education, Training, Therapy and Research.

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The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, established through the Government of India under the Ministry of Ayush, is committed to encouraging the yoga practice and knowledge across the country.^{[citation needed]}

Its purpose is to promote the yoga teacher Training and provide advanced research in this area.^[2] MDNIY has been organizing Yoga Mahotsav annually since 2016.

Yoga Mahotsav is a curtain raiser for International Day of Yoga to sensitize the masses regarding celebration of IDY.^[3]

Common Yoga Protocol and Yoga DVD for International Day of Yoga, celebrated on 21 Jun