International Festival of Yoga and Meditation 2026 Inaugurated at MIMC, Leh
The week-long International Festival of Yoga and Meditation (IFYM) 2026, organized by the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), was inaugurated at MIMC, Leh, in the presence of His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and Shri Harsh Malhotra, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by distinguished dignitaries, spiritual leaders, scholars, representatives of the armed forces, yoga practitioners, and participants from India and several countries abroad. The programme began with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp.
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In his welcome address, Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena emphasized the importance of Yoga and Meditation as pathways to inner peace, compassion, and holistic well-being. He highlighted MIMC’s three decades of service in promoting compassion, interfaith harmony, education, and meditation, and noted that MIMC is Ladakh’s first Yoga Certification Board-accredited institute and a recipient of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Yoga Award.
A major highlight of this year’s festival is the historic Yoga and Meditation session planned at Siachen Base Camp, symbolizing peace, resilience, and inner strength. Bhikkhu Sanghasena also shared his vision of establishing Ladakh as a global destination for Yoga, Meditation, Spirituality, and Holistic Well-being.
The festival will feature seminars, workshops, meditation sessions, Yogathons, cultural exchanges, and special Yoga programmes at iconic locations across Ladakh, including Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, and the Sindhu River. The event will conclude on 21 June 2026, International Day of Yoga, with a grand public celebration promoting the universal message of peace, harmony, and well-being.
