TOI Yogathon: Asanas, Awareness & a Whole Lot of Zen

Time of India

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Nagpur: The lush lawns of Chitnavis Centre transformed into a vibrant stretch of mats and mindfulness as over 500 yoga enthusiasts gathered for the TOI Yogathon 2025, organised by The Times of India in association with the Raisoni Group and presented by Max Healthcare, to mark
International Yoga Day
.
The event began with pre-dawn warm-ups and progressed into a dynamic session of asanas, meditation, and wellness talks under the open sky. Participants—from tourists to toddlers—embraced the ancient Indian discipline not just as a fitness routine, but as a holistic way of life.
Leading the main session, fitness coach Madhumita Ghurbe stressed the need to integrate yoga into daily life. "People often treat yoga like a one-off workout, but the true benefits emerge when it becomes part of your lifestyle—along with good sleep and balanced nutrition," she told the enthusiastic crowd.
The audience included people of all age groups—students, homemakers, professionals, senior citizens, and tourists. Among them was Sven Gruel, a German national, who stumbled upon the event online and decided to attend. "Seeing people of all ages practice yoga together in India, the land of its origin, was incredibly fulfilling," he said.
The event featured a spectacular yoga pyramid display by children from Chakrasan Sports Association, drawing applause for their grace and balance.
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Members of Sarvodaya Health Club began their morning with guided meditation and warm-ups, setting a tranquil tone.
"This was our first time attending such a public yoga event. After months of regular practice, we've experienced real health benefits," said Vijaya Chandrekapure, a Sarvodaya participant.
For many, Yogathon was a reminder of the importance of physical well-being. "We're mentally so active but physically negligent.
Yoga helped me bring that imbalance to light," said Sayali Panchabudhe, an MBA student. Her peer Harshal Bhiwapurkar added, "It was eye-opening to learn how internal and external health are interlinked."
Real estate professional Sunil Tidke said he turned to yoga to deal with body aches. "Meditation especially helped ease my stress. Watching my daughter perform today was the highlight," he said.
Several local walking and fitness groups participated in the Yogathon.
Members of the Gorewada Morning Walk Group called it "a rare and enriching opportunity" to break their routine and join a larger wellness movement.
The event saw attendance from a wide cross-section of community leaders and dignitaries. Among them were Dr Nilesh Agrawal and Medical Superintendent Dr Santosh Tiwari of Max Healthcare, Sharad Suryawanshi of Krida Bharti.
They were joined by several notable figures from various community and social organizations, including Tarun Sharma, president of Lions Club; Anjali Mantri, president of the Marwari Ladies Wing; and Prachi Agrawal, secretary of the same wing.
Manali Arora, founder of Dhakkad Group, and Ganesh Bamdekar, secretary of Telugu Samaj, were also present. The Sindhi Samaj was represented by its president Manohar Motsinghani, while Roshan Wakode, president of Raj Towers, and Nilesh Somkuwar, owner of ABS Fitness Gym, were among the local representatives in attendance.
Other dignitaries included Ravi Mahulkar, president of Mind Fitness Club; Chandrapal Sonatakke, president of Vittal Rukmani Apartment; Mahesh Chopde, assistant professor at GS College of Economics; and Gauri Jadhav, principal of Base School.
The Yogathon concluded with a collective meditation, echoing the theme of this year's celebration: Yoga for Harmony and Healing.