International Day of Yoga #IDY2026
Twelfth International Day of Yoga (#IDY26) is being organized by Icon Shakti in cooperation with the Consulate General of India, Chicago, and co-hosted by VYAYAM, VYANJAN, Balodyan, AIM for Seva, Sohum Realty, Association of South Asian Real Estate Professionals, Lake County Ganesh Mandal, Smart Sakhi, Yoga with Komal, HUM-USA, Ayurveda Union of Midwest, VT Seva, Sewa USA, Lake County Indians Association, Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mandi Theater, Best Brains Buffalo Grove, Maharashtra Mandal of Chicago, Friends of Madhya Pradesh in IL, Chinmaya Mission - Yamunotri, U S Kids 4 Water, Art4Hearts, Sanjeevani, A3N Media, ANCSOS, Chicago Agrawal Association, HSS - Buffalo Grove, & AIANA (Alliance of Indian Americans of Naperville Area).
Members of the community are invited to join us with family and friends to celebrate the joy and gift of yoga for physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.
While the program is free for all, registration is mandatory. Please sign up at https://forms.gle/r4mYgxLQ4hVVB84u7 .
General timeline of the program on June 20, 2026 (Rotary Village Green, 265 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089):
8:00 - 8:15 a.m. - Check-in
8:15 - 9:15 a.m. - Yoga (warm-ups, Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Laughter).
9:15 - 9:45 a.m. - Prize Distribution for the Speech, Poster, and Yogasana Contests
9:45 - 10 a.m. - Wind up
Yoga session will be led by Vidya Nahar (vyayam.com), Komal Bhonagiri (yogwithkomal.com), and Anitha Bellary (https://anithasapuru.substack.com/).
Several raffle prizes will be given away to in person attendees at #IDY26, thanks to the generous donations from local businesses and service organizations.
Twelfth International Day of Yoga 2026 Raffle Prizes
No. Raffle Provider Raffle Prize Estimated Value
1 Aparna's Specialties 2 lbs Pav Bhaji (8 Pav included) $25
2 Best Brains of Buffalo Grove Free Registration for Classes $75
3 Chicago Dance Varsity Via LCIA Free 1 Month of Group Dance Classes $80
4 Hema Veda Free 90 Minute Ayurvedic Consultation $250
5 India Hub Free Combo of 1 Salwar Suit + 1 Saree $100
6 Indian Dance School Free 1 Month of Group Dance Classes $100
7 LCIA Free 1 LCIA Garba Ticket (10/24/2026) $15
8 Poornamidam Yoga Free 4 Yoga Classes in a Month $60
9 Shirani Nayar Creatives Free 30 Minute Family Photo Session $75
10 Smart Sakhi Free 1 Handmade Rangoli Mat $50
11 VYAYAM Free 1 Month Live Online Group Yoga Classes $95
Free Sunrise Yoga in the Park ( https://tinyurl.com/sunriseyoga26 ) is being organized on all Fridays in June from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Free Poster ( https://tinyurl.com/idy26poster ), Speech ( https://tinyurl.com/idy26speech ), and Yogasana ( https://tinyurl.com/idy26yogasana) contests are being organized for kids and adults on the topic of Yoga for Wisdom, Wellness, and World Peace to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga.
We are thankful to our contest prize sponsors - VYAYAM (vyayam.com), Balodyan (balodyan.com), and VYANJAN (vyanjan.us), Best Brains of Buffalo Grove (bestbrains.com/buffalo-grove), Poornamidam Yoga School (www.poornamidam.org), and Smart Sakhi (www.smartsakhi.org).
Poster contest entries in each age category of the poster contest will be displayed at Raupp Museum of Buffalo Grove June 1-18, and on June 20 at the community practice event.
Speech contest will take place at the National India Hub (930 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173) on Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m.
Yogasana contest will take place at the National India Hub (930 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173) on Sunday, June 14, at 4 p.m.
Winners will be announced, and prizes will be distributed at the Community Yoga event on June 20.
Info: vyayam.com vidya@vyayam.com 847-537-4710 (landline)
