National Institute of Sowa Rigpa holds yoga seminar in Leh during International Festival of Yoga and Meditation 2026
The Ministry of Ayush reported on 18 June 2026 that the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, Leh, held a seminar on 'Integration of Yoga for Public Health' as part of the International Festival of Yoga and Meditation 2026.
Summary
The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR), Leh, with the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh, organised a seminar on 'Integration of Yoga for Public Health' as part of the week-long International Festival of Yoga and Meditation 2026, the Ministry of Ayush reported on 18 June 2026. NISR Director Dr. Padma Gurmet stressed integrating Yoga with Sowa Rigpa for preventive healthcare, and the chief guest was Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi, former Director of the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga.
Key facts
- Organisers
- National Institute of Sowa Rigpa and Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh
- Seminar
- Integration of Yoga for Public Health
- Festival
- International Festival of Yoga and Meditation 2026 (week-long)
- NISR Director
- Dr. Padma Gurmet
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which institute in Leh organised the seminar 'Integration of Yoga for Public Health' as part of the International Festival of Yoga and Meditation 2026?
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Correct answer: D — National Institute of Sowa Rigpa
The seminar was organised by the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR), Leh, with the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre.