India launches new yoga protocols to fight lifestyle diseases
The Hindu
India's new yoga protocols aim to combat lifestyle diseases through evidence-based practices, promoting wellness and preventive healthcare nationwide.
The Union Ayush Ministry has launched a comprehensive “Yoga Protocol for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Target Groups”, in a significant push towards reshaping the country’s healthcare narrative from treatment to prevention.
Launched during the Yoga Mahotsav 2026 earlier this month by Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav, the initiative is being seen as a timely intervention to tackle various lifestyle diseases.
The initiative has been developed by the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Traditional Medicine (Yoga) (WHOCCIND 118), at the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of Ayush.
The protocols are designed as structured, evidence-based modules that integrate Yogic practices into daily life in a simple, accessible, and scalable manner.
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