International Conference on Yoga for Belonging and Empowerment | Maitrī-balam
Date | November 21 & 22, 2026
Time | Schedule will be shared shortly
Venue | Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam (Opposite KYM, Mandaveli Premises)
Mode | In-person
Conference Fee | Offered at No Cost to the Participant
The KYM Mitra International Conference focuses on the lives and experiences of underprivileged communities and differently abled individuals. It explores how Yoga Practices and Therapy, together with the support of families and communities, can create pathways towards greater participation, independence and belonging.
At the heart of this journey is the recognition that every individual has unique strengths and capacities. Their full potential can be realised when the right environment and support are provided.
Through shared experiences, demonstrations, case studies and stories of beneficiaries and their primary caregivers, we hope to illuminate the journey from:
- Care to Participation
- Dependence to Independence
- Inclusion to True Belonging
The conference brings together the experiences of organisations, educators, beneficiaries and their families and caregivers to explore how Yoga can become a means of empowerment, inclusion and meaningful participation in everyday life.
Together, we envision a world where every individual has the opportunity to belong, participate, contribute and flourish.