Presently, holding the esteemed position of President at Bharatiya Yog Sansthan, Sri Des Raj Ji has an impressive and extensive journey in the realm of yoga. His association with Bharatiya Yog Sansthan began in 1985 when he embraced yogic practices as a student (Sadhak) within the institution.
At Present more than 4500 Yog Centres, free of cost are being operated on daily basis across 23 States of India and more than 60 Centers have been established in 10 foreign countires.
Over the years, he has been actively involved in various roles, offering his services on a voluntary basis. From being a dedicated yoga teacher and center incharge to assuming responsibilities as zonal president, district president, and state level executive, Sri Des Raj Ji has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the organization’s growth.
Notably, he also served as the General Secretary of the sansthan for an impressive tenure of 11 years, until May 2021. At Present Shri Des Raj Ji is also a member of Executive Council of Indian Yoga Association.
Sri Des Raj’s passion for promoting yoga extends beyond national borders, as he has been an avid visitor and advocate of yoga in foreign countries. Through his regular contributions to the quarterly magazine “Yog Manjari” and the authorship of several books on diverse topics, such as “Vata Pitta Va Kafa,” “Mahila Rog Aur Yog,” “Dhyan Sadhana,” “Shikshak Sanhita (English)”, “101 Rog Aur Yog,” “Yog Darshan (Part 1),” “Yog Darshan (Part 2),” Smadhi Pad (Laghu Pustika), Sadhan Pad (Laghu Pustika), Vibhuti Pad (Laghu Pustika), “Shikshak Samhita (Hindi), “Asan Avam Yog Vigyan”, “Explore Yoga”, “Madhumeh Rog Aur Yog”, “Haddi Rog aur Yog” and Motapa Rog Aur Yog”. He has shared his expertise and knowledge with a wider audience.
The impact of his work and teachings is evident through more than 100 episodes of yoga-related programs on Lok Sabha TV. All of these episodes can be accessed on the YouTube channel “Lok Sabha Yog Nirog.” Furthermore, Bharatiya Yog Sansthan’s YouTube channel boasts over 923 videos, further spreading the essence of yoga to enthusiasts worldwide. For the past 14 years, Sri Des Raj has been organizing transformative yog shivirs along with more than 220 dhyan shivirs, fostering an environment of holistic well-being and self-discovery.
Des Raj Ji was honored with Yog Rattan award from Hon’ble Governor of Haryana Shri Bandaru Dattatreya on 24th August, 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan in AYUSHCON-23. He was also honored with Maharishi Patanjali Yog Rattan award from Hon’ble Governor Sh. Jishnu Verma on 13th November, 2024 in a special program organized at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Notably, he has emerged as a source of inspiration for the youth through his weekly series of yogic videos, Explore Yoga motivating them to embrace yoga as a way of life.
Des Raj Ji was specially honoured with Prime Minister National Award in Yoga (Organization) from the Prime Minister of India Sh. Narender Modi Ji on 19th December, 2026 at Bharat Mandapum, New Delhi in the 2nd Global Summit on Traditional Medicine Organized by WHO & Govt. of India’s Ministry of Ayush.
Des Raj Ji was also honoured with Excellency Award on 10th January, 2026 from Shri Murli Manohar Joshi Former Union Minister at Nepal Embassy, New Delhi in Vishwa Hindi Diwas Summelam.
Throughout his journey, Sri Des Raj Ji remains dedicated to Bharatiya Yog Sansthan’s mission of “Jiyo Aur Jeewan Do,” which emphasizes living a fulfilling and meaningful life through the practice and philosophy of yoga.
