SHRI PANKAJ BHAGAT
Zonal Coordinator – East India & North East Zone
Secretary – IYA West Bengal Chapter
BIO
Shri Pankaj Bhagat is a distinguished Yoga leader, National Coach, and Social Reformer who has been instrumental in transforming the Yoga and Yogasana landscape of India.
Over the last 12 years, through his visionary leadership and the guiding principle “LET’S GET UNITED”, he has built one of the most extensive and impactful Yoga ecosystems in the country.
With contributions spanning West Bengal, East India Zone, across India, and International platforms, Shri Bhagat is recognized as a pioneer in Yoga Education, Yogasana Sports, Women Empowerment through Yoga, and Mass Awareness.
PAN-INDIA & INTERNATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
1. LEADERSHIP IN EAST INDIA ZONE
As Zonal Coordinator – East India, IYA, Shri Bhagat has been instrumental in:
- Strengthening IYA’s presence across East Indian states
- Coordinating National Yoga Campaigns, IDY programs, and Certification Drives in the Zone
- Mentoring State Chapters and District Committees for standardized Yoga education
2. WEST BENGAL MODEL – A NATIONAL BENCHMARK
Under his leadership, Yog Sports Association of Bengal has become a model for other states:
- 21 Affiliated Districts | 70+ Schools | 150+ PE Teachers | 12 DSA Secretaries
- 200+ Certified Yoga Teachers and 55 Teachers placed in Schools, Colleges, Universities & MNCs
- 1500+ Yoga Awareness Programmes conducted across West Bengal
- Free Education: Yoga Certificate Courses, Spoken English & Sanskrit for underprivileged communities so far
3. NARI SHAKTI YOG SPORTS ASSOCIATION – INDIA’S FIRST WOMEN’S YOGASANA BODY
Founded by Shri Bhagat and Registered under Society Act XXVI of 1961
- 21 District Committees established within 1 year
- 200 Certified Judges trained | 1200+ IDY Programs in 2025 & 2026
- International Collaboration: National Workshop on Women Empowerment with Self Healing Hub, Finland
- Social Initiatives: Raj Bhavan Awareness Program, Educational Tours in North Bengal
4. GLOBAL & NATIONAL REPRESENTATION
- International Coach, Yogasana Bharat – First International Coach selected from West Bengal
- Conducted and participated in National Workshops, Judges & Coaches Training across multiple states
- Promoted Indian Yoga and Yogasana on International Platforms through collaborations and exchange programs
NATIONAL HONORS & RECOGNITIONS
- Invited to Rashtrapati Bhavan by Yogasana Bharat(NYSF) as Best Performer of West Bengal -during “75 Crore Surya Namaskar Project”
- ‘Most Active Associate Centre Award 2024’ – Awarded to Yog Sports Association of Bengal out of 234 Centres in India by Padmashri Dr. H.R. Nagendra Ji & Shri Subodh Tiwari Ji
- ‘Yog Seva Puraskar 2025’ by Indian Yoga Association in the presence of Dr. H.R. Nagendra Ji, Dr. Hansa Yogendra Ji & Shri Subodh Tiwari Ji
- ‘Yog Shiromani Award 2025’ | ‘Patanjali Yoga Award 2024’ | ‘Yog Ratna Award’
- National Appreciation from Indian Yoga Association for IDY 2025
EXPERTISE & CREDENTIALS
- National Yogasana Coach – NSNIS Patiala | State & National Judge – National Yogasana Sports Federation
- YCB Level 3 Certified Yoga Teacher – AYUSH, Govt. of India
- M.Sc & YIC in Yoga Science – SVYASA University, Bengaluru
- B.P.Ed – Bachelor of Physical Education | M.A, B.A English Honours
- Ex Observer – Sikkim, Yogasana Bharat | Ex Assistant Observer – Gujarat, Yogasana Bharat
- Academic Head – Yog Sports Association of Bengal
CURRENT PORTFOLIOS
- Zonal Coordinator – East India, Indian Yoga Association
- Secretary, Indian Yoga Association – West Bengal Chapter
- Chairman, Nari Shakti Yog Sports Association
- Secretary, Yog Sports Association of Bengal
- Vice President, Yog Sports Foundation
- Life Member, Indian Yoga Association
VISION & MISSION
“To unite, to serve, and to elevate. His mission is to promote the authentic essence of Yoga and Yogasana, build the World’s Largest Yoga Community, and ensure that the benefits of Yoga reach every home, every school, and every individual – from Bengal to Bharat to the World.”
Connect:
- pankajbhagatpom@gmail.com
- westbengal@yogaiya.in
- Yogsportsassociationofbengal@gmail.com
- narishaktiyogsportsassociation@gmail.com