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His Holiness Unyazi LweZulu Shembe Endorses and Blessed the Sivananda World Peace Foundation’s 12th International Day of YogaDurban, KwaZulu-Natal – 2026 The Sivananda World Peace Foundation is honoured to announce that His Holiness Unyazi LweZulu Shembe, Spiritual Leader of the Nazareth Baptist Church (Shembe), has been our Honorary Patron of the Foundation and has Given Blessings and support for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY 2026).
The endorsement reflects a shared commitment to unity, healing, and social cohesion across KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa through the practice of yoga and the traditional values of Ubuntu. Last year during the Sod turning ceremony at the Sivananda World Peace Foundation International Peace, Yoga and Wellness Centre in Groutville His Holiness was Honoured being the Honorary Patron of the Foundation.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 21 June 2026
Time: From 09h00
Venue: Durban Amphitheatre
Theme: Yoga for Wellness, Wisdom and Global Peace The 12th International Day of Yoga, hosted by the Sivananda World Peace Foundation, will bring together communities, faith leaders, cultural groups, and the public for a day of yoga, breathwork, and dialogue centered on wellness, reconciliation, and sustainable development. “His Holiness’s Blessings and his support for IDY 2026 strengthens our message that yoga is a universal practice for peace that transcends culture and faith,” said the Foundation.
“It reflects the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect that IDY 2026 seeks to embody. ”The event forms part of a broader program of precursor activities, including the Precursor Yoga Event at Jabula Beach, iSimangaliso Wetland Park* on Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 09h00, leading up to the main celebration on 21 June.
Members of the public, media, and partner organizations are invited to attend and participate. About Sivananda World Peace Foundation* The Sivananda World Peace Foundation promotes yoga, wellness, and service to underprivileged communities across KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa. Its work integrates physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing with social upliftment and cultural.