Unesa Sets MURI Record for Largest Yoga Event with Disabled Participants

Surabaya (ANTARA) - Universitas Negeri Surabaya (Unesa) has set a Museum Rekor Dunia Indonesia (MURI) record through a mass yoga event involving the largest number of participants with disabilities within an educational institution, held in Surabaya on Sunday to commemorate International Yoga Day 2026.

A total of 3,000 participants joined the yoga session themed “Guiding Synchronized Gathering of Thousands Through A Unified Body-Mind Journey,” organised by Unesa in collaboration with the Indian Embassy via the Honorary Consul of India in Surabaya.

The event featured actor and yoga instructor Anjasmara Prasetya and included more than 150 participants with disabilities.

“There is no gap between disability and non-disability. Ultimately, we have proven this alongside the incredible Mas Anjasmara, who provided movements that are indeed accessible to children with disabilities,” said Unesa Vice Rector IV, Dwi Cahyo Kartiko, during the event at Campus II Lidah Wetan, Surabaya.

Dwi Cahyo stated that the organisation of this activity aligns with Unesa’s three main pillars of excellence: sports, arts, and disability.

He added that the university is committed to providing a fair and inclusive space to improve the health quality of the entire academic community, regardless of condition or background.

He further noted that yoga offers various benefits, including boosting metabolism, improving blood circulation, increasing oxygen levels, and helping the body to relax.

MURI representative Almy Birama expressed appreciation for Unesa’s initiative in providing a communal sports space that remains attentive to the needs of people with disabilities.

“Within the educational institution environment, this is the first yoga session with the largest number of participants involving people with disabilities, and we appreciate the spirit and good intention to embrace everyone,” she said.

The Indian Ambassador to Indonesia, Shri Sandeep Chakravorty, also expressed his appreciation to Unesa for organising the event.

“I am certain that the message coming from Surabaya today is that yoga is also for people with disabilities. I believe this is a very important message for the world,” he said.