Rohilkhand Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital (RAMCH), Bareilly, successfully celebrated the 12th International Yoga Week on the theme “Healthy Ageing” from 15th to 21st June 2026. The week-long programme was jointly organized by the Department of Swasthavritta& Yoga and NSS Unit–4, with enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and NSS volunteers.
The celebrations commenced on 15th June 2026 with the district-level inauguration of Yoga Week at Dori Lal Sports Stadium, Bareilly.
As part of the week-long activities, several competitions were organized at the college:
- 16 June:Slogan Writing and Poster Making Competitions were conducted. The winners were Deepanshi, Tuba Sheikh, Prabhpreet Kaur, Nancy Kumari, Anya Gangwar, and Anshika Rathore.
- 17 June: A YOGASANA COMPETITIONwas organized, in which Ravindra, Akshat Srivastava, and Mohit Mishra secured the top positions.
- 18 June: A SPEECH COMPETITIONon the significance of yoga was held. Mohd. Aman, Kavya Gaur, and Purva emerged as winners.
- 19 June: A Short Skit Competition was organized, where all participants delivered commendable performances. Aman, Kanishka, and Surbhi were declared winners.
- 20 June: A RANGOLI COMPETITIONbased on the theme of yoga and wellness was conducted. Teams led by Zoya Akram, Anya Gangwar, and Kanishka secured the top positions.
The celebrations concluded on 21st June 2026 with the “Yoga Sangam” programme held at the Bareilly International University (BIU) Campus. The event was attended by Principal Vaidya Rakesh Kumar Tewari, Dr. Gyandev Sharma, Dr. R. B. Prajapati, Dr. Rahul Yadav, Dr. Priyanka Kashyap, Dr. Surbhi, Dr. Akshat, Dr. Sandhya Tiwari, Dr. Shimi Ben, Dr. Ayush, Dr. Ramdev, along with faculty members, medical officers, staff, and students of the college and hospital.
Additionally, around 50 students from the institution participated in the district-level mass yoga session at Dori Lal Sports Stadium, Bareilly. Under the guidance of Dr. Srikanth D., Dr. Himani Verma, and Dr. Devraj Singh Panwar, the students presented a creative Rangoli depicting the 12 postures of Surya Namaskar and delivered a disciplined yoga demonstration, which received wide appreciation from the dignitaries and audience.
A proud moment for the institution was the achievement of Ms. Deepanshi Gangwar, whose poster won the First Prize at the district level and was recommended for the State-Level Competition.
The successful celebration of International Yoga Week 2026 reinforced the importance of yoga in promoting healthy ageing, physical fitness, mental well-being, and holistic health, while encouraging active participation and creativity among students.
Day 1: June 16, 2026
On 16 June 2026, Rohilkhand Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital (RAMCH), Bareilly organized International Yoga Day activities with enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and NSS volunteers.
In the early morning session at 5:30 AM, Dr. Himani Verma and Yoga Instructor Ms. Gunjan Arora conducted Sukshma Vyayama, Asanas, Pranayama, and Meditation for all students. Principal Vaidya Rakesh Kumar Tewari, Dr. Srikanth D., and Dr. Rahul Yadav (NSS Programme Officer) also participated in the yoga session.
In the afternoon, Slogan Writing and Poster Making Competitions were organized to promote awareness about yoga and healthy living. Students and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers actively participated with great enthusiasm.
The programme successfully encouraged physical fitness, mental well-being, and awareness about the importance of yoga in daily life.
Day 2: June 17, 2026
On 17 June 2026, Rohilkhand Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital (RAMCH), Bareilly continued its International Yoga Day celebrations with great enthusiasm.
The morning session started at 5:30 AM with a yoga session led by Dr. Himani Verma and Yoga Instructor Ms. Gunjan Arora, during which students practiced Sukshma Vyayama, Asanas, Pranayama, and Meditation. The session was attended by Principal Vaidya Rakesh Kumar Tewari, Dr. Srikanth D., and Dr. Rahul Yadav (NSS Programme Officer).
In the afternoon, a Yoga Asana Competition was organized under the guidance of Dr. Srikanth D., Dr. Himani Verma, and Yoga Instructor Ms. Gunjan Arora. Students from all batches and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers enthusiastically participated, showcasing their yoga skills and promoting the spirit of health and wellness.
The competition was judged by Dr. Himani Verma, Dr. Gyandev Sharma, and Yoga Instructor Ms. Gunjan Arora. The programme successfully encouraged students to adopt yoga as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle and highlighted the importance of physical and mental well-being.
Day 3: June 18, 2026
On 18 June 2026, Rohilkhand Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital (RAMCH), Bareilly continued its International Yoga Day celebrations with active participation from students, faculty members, and NSS volunteers.
The day began at 5:30 AM with a yoga session conducted by Dr. Himani Verma and Yoga Instructor Ms. Gunjan Arora, during which participants performed Sukshma Vyayama, Asanas, Pranayama, and Meditation. The session was attended by Principal Vaidya Rakesh Kumar Tewari, Dr. Srikanth D., Dr. Ayush Lal P. M., Dr. Rahul Yadav (NSS Programme Officer), and NSS volunteers.
In the afternoon, a Speech Competition on the significance of yoga was organized under the guidance of Dr. Srikanth D., Dr. Himani Verma, Dr. Rahul Yadav, and Yoga Instructor Ms. Gunjan Arora. Students from all batches enthusiastically participated and expressed their views on the importance of yoga in promoting a healthy lifestyle.
The competition was judged by Dr. Gyandev Sharma, Dr. Himani Verma, and Yoga Instructor Ms. Gunjan Arora. The programme successfully enhanced awareness about the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga while encouraging students to adopt yoga as a part of their daily lives.
Day 4: June 19, 2026
On 19 June 2026, Rohilkhand Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital (RAMCH), Bareilly continued its International Yoga Day celebrations with enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and NSS volunteers.
The day commenced at 5:30 AM with a yoga session conducted by Dr. Himani Verma and Yoga Instructor Ms. Gunjan Arora. The session included Sukshma Vyayama, Asanas, Pranayama, and Meditation. Principal Vaidya Rakesh Kumar Tewari, Dr. Srikanth D., Dr. Ayush Lal P. M., Dr. Devraj Singh Panwar, Dr. Rahul Yadav (NSS Programme Officer), and NSS volunteers actively participated in the session.
In the afternoon, a Short Skit (Laghu Natika) Competition was organized under the guidance of Dr. Srikanth D., Dr. Himani Verma, Dr. Rahul Yadav, and Yoga Instructor Ms. Gunjan Arora. Students from all batches enthusiastically participated, presenting skits highlighting the importance of yoga, healthy living, and wellness.
The competition was judged by Dr. Gyandev Sharma, Dr. Himani Verma, and Yoga Instructor Ms. Gunjan Arora. The programme was also graced by Medical Superintendent Dr. H. S. Rai, Principal Vaidya Rakesh Kumar Tewari, along with faculty members and medical officers, who appreciated the creativity and active participation of the students.
The event successfully promoted awareness of yoga as a holistic approach to physical, mental, and emotional well-being while encouraging teamwork, creativity, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Day 5: June 20, 2026
On 20 June 2026, Rohilkhand Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital (RAMCH), Bareilly continued its International Yoga Day celebrations with enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and NSS volunteers.
The day began at 5:30 AM with a yoga session conducted by Dr. Himani Verma and Yoga Instructor Ms. Gunjan Arora, during which participants practiced Sukshma Vyayama, Asanas, Pranayama, and Meditation. The session was attended by Principal Vaidya Rakesh Kumar Tewari, Deputy Medical Superintendent (DMS) Dr. Gyandev Sharma, Dr. Srikanth D., Dr. Ayush Lal P. M., Dr. Rahul Yadav (NSS Programme Officer), and NSS volunteers.
In the afternoon, a Rangoli Competition was organized under the guidance of Dr. Srikanth D., Dr. Himani Verma, Dr. Priyanka Kashyap, Dr. Rahul Yadav, and Yoga Instructor Ms. Gunjan Arora. Students from all batches and NSS volunteers enthusiastically participated, creating vibrant rangoli designs based on the themes of Yoga, Health, and Wellness.
The programme was graced by Medical Superintendent Dr. H. S. Rai, Principal Vaidya Rakesh Kumar Tewari, Prof. Dr. Mukesh Kumar Saxena, and Dr. Gyandev Sharma, who appreciated the creativity and active involvement of the participants.
The event successfully promoted the importance of yoga, creativity, and holistic well-being while fostering teamwork and cultural values among students.
