To mark International Yoga Day 2025, Sri Aurobindo Society hosted a rich tapestry of events from June 16 to 21, uniting seekers, educators, and practitioners across disciplines under the theme “Yoga and Awakening: Bharat’s Gift to the World.” Organised by AuroYajna and UDITAM, the events were conducted online and on-campus, creating immersive experiences that highlighted the depth and relevance of Yoga as a conscious path for individual and collective transformation.
June 16–17: Talks by Dr. Beloo Mehra — Exploring Harmony and Sādhanā
Dr. Beloo Mehra, Director of BhāratShakti, delivered two insightful lectures exploring foundational aspects of Integral Yoga. On June 16, she spoke on “Harmony Within and Without,” emphasising that true harmony is an inward 
movement requiring consistent awareness and alignment with one’s higher nature. Drawing from Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, she discussed the organisation of one’s emotions, thoughts, and actions around the soul’s aspiration.
On June 17, her session titled “Sādhanā of India” explored the deeper purpose of India's spiritual destiny. Quoting Sri Aurobindo's Bhawani Mandir, she discussed the responsibility of India to offer a universal spiritual path for humanity and called for a conscious, soul-based approach to national regeneration. She stressed the importance of education, inner discipline, and the development of higher faculties of consciousness. Her talks illuminated the relevance of spiritual sādhanā in creating a more awakened and harmonious society.
June 18: Dr. Kishor Kumar Tripathy — Rediscovering the Wisdom of Indian Culture
Dr. Kishor Kumar Tripathy, Member Secretary, AuroBharati, delivered a lecture on “Yoga and Indian Culture,” 
underscoring the unity between Yoga and the spiritual heritage of India. He elaborated on how Yoga was never meant to be an isolated discipline but rather a lived experience embedded in India’s artistic, ritualistic, and philosophical traditions.
Highlighting Sri Aurobindo’s and the Mother’s perspectives, Dr. Tripathy explored the concepts of Swabhāva and Swadharma, explaining how realising one's inner nature and purpose is essential to spiritual growth. He called for the revitalisation of Indian Knowledge Systems and urged educators to go beyond mechanical interpretations, instead invoking the inner spirit of Indian civilisation through their teaching.
June 19–20: Dr. Aditi Kaul — Conscious Living and Self-Mastery
As part of UDITAM’s contribution to the celebrations, Dr. Aditi Kaul conducted two interactive sessions titled 
“Understanding Our Many Selves” and “Recognising the Play of the Ego.” On June 19, she guided participants through reflections on the various parts of being—physical, vital, mental, and psychic—helping them identify inner movements and align more closely with their true self.
On June 20, the focus shifted to discerning ego from true individuality. Participants explored how ego often distorts perception and action, and how cultivating detachment, sincerity, and aspiration can help reclaim authenticity. Dr. Kaul blended Integral Yoga psychology with practical exercises, offering attendees tools to observe and refine their inner landscapes. The sessions created a safe space for sincere reflection, affirming that spiritual growth is not an abstract idea but a lived and evolving practice.
June 21: Concluding Talk by Shekhar M.K. — One World, One Health
On International Yoga Day itself, Shekhar M. K. from AuroYajna and UDITAM concluded the week with a talk titled “One World – One Health.” Synthesising the week’s themes, he guided participants to consider health and healing from a yogic lens—one where physical wellness is inseparable from inner clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual connection.
In his signature reflective style, Shekharji discussed purification of the being (śuddhi-kriyā) and the importance of cultivating an inner relationship with the Divine. Using metaphors and insights from the Mother, he challenged listeners to ask: “What would I think or say if the Divine sat beside me?” He shared that illness is not punishment but an invitation to transform rigid mental habits and misaligned vital energies.
The talk was complemented by a guided experience of body-mind relaxation, breath awareness, heart-centred affirmation, and conscious stillness. Participants were reminded that in Integral Yoga, health is not just absence of disease but the presence of Grace, harmony, and psychic awakening.
Conclusion:
The International Yoga Day 2025 celebrations at Sri Aurobindo Society became a multidimensional journey—a blend of inner exploration, educational reflection, and collective aspiration. Anchored in the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, each session offered tools to go deeper, to align with the spirit, and to bring Yoga into every thought, action, and relationship.
The week’s offerings reminded all that Yoga is not merely posture or philosophy, but a conscious way of living—one that connects us with the deeper currents of our being and the evolutionary call of our times.
