Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) is an autonomous Institution fully funded by Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India. MDNIY is a focal Institute for Planning, Training, Promotion and Coordination of Yoga Education, Training, Therapy and Research in all its aspects.
The institute aims to promote deeper understanding of Yoga philosophy and practices based on classical Yoga amongst people. The main Vision and Mission of the Institute is ''Health, Harmony and Happiness for all through Yoga''. Yoga has been included as Intangible Cultural Heritage of India by UNESCO.
Lately, MDNIY has been at the base of formation of Indian Yoga Association (IYA), Yoga Certification Board (YCB), National Yogasana Sports Federation (NYSF) etc.