Shri Ambika Yoga Kutir- Sagar Mein Yog

Maritime Industry Stalwarts

Hathayogi Shri Nikam Guruji in 1965 founded Shri Ambika Yoga Kutir (SAYK) in Girgaum, Mumbai, Maharashtra. He continued the yoga activity in his residence for 20 years. He believed that Yoga is a precious gift bequeathed to us by our ancestors. So we should not devalue it by charging fees. So he created a chain of dedicated yoga teachers and gave them the mantra of Selfless service (Seva Vrata) - Teach Yoga Free of cost to all.. Today, the Shri Ambika Yoga kutir has over 91 branches (85 in India and 6 Abroad) with 2500 selfless volunteers teaching yoga free of cost.

The Recent Collaboration between the Directorate General of Shipping and the Yoga Institute celebrated “Sagar Mein Yog” Event during National Maritime Week at Shri Ambika Yoga Kutir graced by Shri Shyam Jagannathan and other industry stalwarts.

In compliance with the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India’s policy for standardizing the Qualification of Yoga Teachers, to date, 210 teachers of SAYK have been accredited as Certified Yoga Teachers by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.

Shri Ambika Yoga Kutir (SAYK) was accredited as a Yoga School by QCI in 2017. SAYK has also been accredited as a Leading Yoga Institute in 2019 by the Yoga Certification Board, under the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. `SAYK is conducting YPI, YWI, YTE classes and also for Yoga Volunteers.

Recently in all branches of Shri Ambika Yoga Kutir, 3 month course on every Sunday has began which helps in gaining physical and mental strength.

In the last nine years, the Modi government has made an unparalleled contribution in promoting yoga, not just as a physical pursuit but as a holistic lifestyle choice that transcends borders and cultures. The emphasis placed on yoga at both the national and international levels underscores its importance in fostering physical well-being, preserving cultural heritage, and enhancing India's soft power on the global stage.

Yoga, a transformative practice, offers a unique synthesis of physical empowerment, mental balance, and emotional stability essential for navigating the challenges of modern life. In response to PM Modi’s passionate call, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga in 2014.

Yoga as a mantra is a significant one for every Indian, in particular, in the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal. PM Modi asserts, “Through Yoga, we know the selfless action, we decide the journey from Karma to Karmayoga.” It is yoga, according to him, that has the potential to foster physical strength and mental expansion needed to create a developed India by 2047.