Aligning with this year’s theme of “Yoga for One Earth, One Health” the event highlighted the role yoga plays in nurturing physical and mental strength
LUCKNOW, 21st June 2025:Indian Institute of Management Lucknowcelebrated the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June 2025 with participation from more than 200 community members, including students, faculty, staff, and officials. The event was graced by Prof. Sanjeet Singh, Dean (Faculty), alongside Prof. Ashutosh Sinha, Prof. Pankaj Kumar, Prof. O. S. Vaidya, Prof. PushpendraPriyadarshi, Prof. Arvind Shroff, Prof. K.B. Gupta and Col. Sanjeev Bakhshi, Chief Administrative Officer, IIM Lucknow.
Additionally, Mr. Sreekesh P. Retail Branch Banking Head, North-3, Mr. Kunal Gupta, Circle Head, Lucknow, Mr. SayanNandy, Cluster Head, Lucknow North, and Mr. Amit Kumar (Branch Manager), from Axis Bank; Mr. Manoj Kumar Saxena, Regional Head, and Mr. Piyush Devgan, Deputy Regional Head, from Central Bank of India, and Mr. Anil Kumar, General Manager, State Bank of India, Lucknow and Bareilly Module, Mr. Dheeraj Kumar, Deputy General Manager, Lucknow West Module, Mr. Kumar Parimal, Regional Manager, Lucknow-West-1, and Ms. Swati Singh, Branch Manager, from State Bank of India, graced the event as special guests and event partners.
Aimed at promoting physical and mental health, the participants performed 20 asanas during the event, which highlighted the benefits of yoga, built community spirit, and enhanced global awareness and personal development.
Addressing the participants during the event, Prof. Sanjeet Singh, Dean (Faculty), highlighted the importance and benefits of yoga in maintaining one’s health and emphasised on practicing yoga daily.
This year’s theme for the International Day of Yoga was “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” emphasising the interconnectedness of human well-being and planetary health through the holistic practice of yoga.
To celebrate the spirit of wellness and unity, the Institute also organised a Yoga Competition on 14th June 2025, which saw active participation from more than 70 participants across four age categories. As part of the International Day of Yoga celebrations, the Institute acknowledged the outstanding performers of this competition with prizes and participation certificates during the event.
The International Day of Yoga activities at IIMLucknow aligned with the holistic development goals of the Institute and contributed to creating a healthier and more harmonious learning environment. The integration of physical and mental wellness practices enriched the campus culture, promoting overall well-being.
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, established in 1984, is the fourth in the prestigious IIM family of management schools to be established in India after IIM Calcutta, IIM Ahmedabad, and IIM Bangalore. In 2005, IIM Lucknow expanded its area of influence in the realm of management education by becoming the first IIM to set up a satellite campus exclusively for Executive Education at NOIDA in Delhi NCR region.
IIM Lucknow is accredited by AACSB and AMBA while its EQUIS Accreditation is ongoing. The institute features in the prestigious FT -100 Top Global Business schools for both the 2-year Flagship PGP program and One-year IPMX Program. It is also consistently ranked amongst top business schools in the NIRF Rankings. IIM Lucknow was the first IIM to start a 2-year full time MBA program in Sustainable Management 10 years back. It also has a long-standing full-time MBA program in Agri Business Management.
Throughout its last 40 years’ journey IIML has touched millions of lives through its academic programs, executive education programs, research, and consulting. The centres for excellence at IIM Lucknow including the Centre for Public Policy, Centre for Food and Agribusiness Management, Centre for Business Sustainability, Centre for Marketing in Emerging Economies, to name a few, regularly carry out evidence-based research and interventions in public policy and management practice. Faculty of IIM Lucknow also feature in top 2% of global scientists for research output and impact.
The alumni of IIM Lucknow now occupy top positions in the world of business, public policy and in several other fields.
Situated in a city known for its cultural heritage, the campus is spread over more than 190 acres of beautifully landscaped area. With its foundation in the city of “Tehzeeb”, IIM Lucknow inculcates human values and professional ethics in the students to help them make a positive impact not just on the nation but on a global platform. IIM Lucknow has an ideal setup conducive to learning, accessibility and excellence.
