- The World's first Yoga University has been established in Los Angeles, USA. The name of the University is Vivekananda Yoga University (VaYU). It offers programs that combine scientific principles and modern research approaches to the ancient Indian practice of yoga.
- This university is launched by the External Affairs Minister V. Muraleedharan and Chairman of the Standing Committee on External Affairs P. P. Chaudhary during a virtual event held at the Consulate General of India in New York.
- Eminent Indian yoga therapist Dr. H. R. Nagendra has appointed as the first Chairman of the VaYU University. At Present, he working as the Chancellor of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (SVYASA), a deemed university located in Bengaluru.
Published On : 25 Jun 2020
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