As Mysuru celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga, city seeks to regain its global identity (opens original article in a new tab)

Mysuru celebrates its 12th International Day of Yoga with widespread events, aiming to regain its status as a global yoga destination amid challenges from declining foreign student numbers and competition from other cities.

• Mysuru celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga with 120 venues across the city, expecting 1.2 lakh participants
• YFM plans to promote yoga and regain global recognition as a yoga destination after decline in foreign students post-COVID and Sharath Jois' death
• Mysuru's yoga popularity among locals has grown, with 300 yoga schools and free or low-cost training available to residents
• Competition from Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Pune has led to spread of foreign yoga students across multiple destinations
• YFM aims to expand yoga outreach to every household in the city