Leh, Jun 17: As part of the International Day of Yoga 2025 celebrations, the Maha Bodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) and the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), with support from LAHDC Leh, hosted “Sam Yoga – Fusion of Healing Science” on June 16 at the NISR campus in Leh. The event spotlighted the collaborative potential of yoga and traditional healing systems in enhancing overall well-being.
Dr. Raghavendra Rao, Director of the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy, New Delhi, attended as Chief Guest. Guest of Honor included Ven Bhikkhu Sanghasena, founder of MIMC, Dr. Tashi Thinlas, Director of Health for UT Ladakh, and Dr. Satya Lakshmi, Director of the National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune.
Experts from ten states participated in the one-day program, which began with a ceremonial lamp lighting and a Medicine Buddha prayer. Dr. Padma Gurmet, Director of NISR, delivered the welcome address, outlining the institute’s role in bridging ancient and modern health practices.
The event centered on integrating yoga with medical systems such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy, Naturopathy, and Sowa-Rigpa. Lectures highlighted scientific insights into yoga’s therapeutic value. Speakers included Dr. Amit Kanthi from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthan, Ms. Nityatara Raina, yoga therapist from Mumbai, Lt. Col. Rahul Manral from the High Altitude Medical Research Centre, and Dr. Phuntsog Angchok of Arogya Bharti Ladakh.
Scholars from NISR, including Dr. Nawang Tangais, Dr. Tsering Thakchoe, and Dr. Pasang Dolma, presented on Sowa-Rigpa’s contributions to holistic health. The theme, aligned with the broader IDY 2025 slogan “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” focused on yoga’s role in supporting physical, mental, and environmental harmony.
Through this collaborative effort, organizers aimed to promote deeper integration between yoga and indigenous health traditions, reflecting Ladakh’s ongoing commitment to holistic and sustainable wellness.
