Central Executive Body Members

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.
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 Manjiri” and the authorship of several books on diverse topics, such as “Vata Pitta Va Kafa,” “Mahila Rog Aur Yog,” “Dhyan Sadhana,” “101 Rog Aur Yog,” “Yog Darshan (Part 1),” “Yog Darshan (Part 2),” and “Shikshak Samhita, “Asan Avam Yog Vigyan”, “Explore Yoga” and “Madhumeh 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 750 videos, further spreading the essence of yoga to enthusiasts worldwide. For the past 11 years, Sri Des Raj has been organizing transformative yog shivirs along with 200 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 IYUSHCON-23. Notably, he has emerged as a source of inspiration for the youth through his weekly series of yogic videos, motivating them to embrace yoga as a way of life. Throughout his journey, Sri Des Raj 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