Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini participated in a yoga protocol training program on Tuesday to prepare for International Yoga Day [1].
The event signals the state government's push to standardize yoga practices among officials and the public before the global celebration. By leading the training, the Chief Minister aims to promote health and wellness as a priority for state leadership.
Saini was accompanied by Speaker Harvinder Kalyan during the session [2]. The training took place at the Haryana Vidhan Sabha premises in Chandigarh [1, 2]. The program focused on teaching specific yoga protocols to ensure consistency in how the practice is performed, and shared, during the upcoming festivities.
During the event, Saini praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his role in bringing yoga to the global stage. He said the international acceptance of the practice was evident, citing that 170 countries supported the initiative at the United Nations [3].
This preparation is part of a broader effort to ensure that the 2026 observance of International Yoga Day is executed with precision [2]. The training session served as a practical demonstration of the protocols that participants are expected to follow during the official event.
Saini said the global recognition of yoga reflects India's cultural contribution to world health. The training at the legislative premises underscores the integration of traditional wellness practices into the daily routines of government administration.
“170 countries supported the initiative at the United Nations”
The emphasis on 'protocol training' suggests a shift toward the standardization of yoga in India's public sector. By aligning state-level activities with a specific set of guidelines, the Haryana government is mirroring a national strategy to present yoga as a structured health science rather than just a spiritual practice, further cementing its role as a tool of soft power and public health policy.
