The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) joined the global celebration of International Yoga Day in a special ceremony that highlighted the universal appeal of this ancient practice and strengthened international partnerships in health and wellness education. The event, which was held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, served as a precursor to the main International Yoga Day celebrations scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025. International Yoga Day, established by the United Nations in 2014 following a proposal by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has since become a worldwide celebration of yoga's transformative power.

The celebration at UHAS was expertly led by Prinyanka Saini, a senior faculty member at Art of Living Ghana, who guided participants through the practice with skill and enthusiasm. The event also featured the presence of Ankur Agarwal, Director of Art of Living Ghana, an offshoot of a global movement called The Art of Living Foundation that has brought yoga, meditation and practical wisdom to millions of people in over 180 countries.

Speaking on behalf of the Indian High Commissioner, Shri Manish Gupta, Brijksh Kumar, Head of Finance at the Indian High Commission, delivered an inspiring address that captured the essence of yoga's universal message. "Yoga is not just a form of exercise, but also a philosophy and a way of living," Kumar emphasized. He said, "The word 'yoga' itself means ‘uniona’. A union of the body, mind, and spirit. It teaches us how to live in harmony with ourselves and with others."

Professor Julian Korley Kortei, Dean of School of Sports and Exercise Medicine, UHAS in a brief address, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Indian High Commission and Institute of Traditional and Alternative Medicine, UHAS specifically the Director, Professor Kwame Banga, for working so hard to make the UHAS celebration a reality. Professor Kortei further highlighted the subsisting valuable relationship between UHAS and the Indian High Commission, expressing optimism for an even larger participation in future celebrations.

This initiative that brought together students, faculty and distinguished guests positioned UHAS as a leader in comprehensive health education that honours cultural diversity and traditional and contemporary approaches to wellness.