Manipal Academy of Higher Education Celebrates International Day of Yoga 2024

Manipal, June twenty fourth, 2024: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) celebrated the International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2024, with the theme “Yoga for Self and Society.” The occasion was coordinated by the Division of Yoga, Centre for Integrative Medicine & Research (CIMR), and witnessed the participation of 350 college students, workers, college, and area people members.

The celebration started with a yoga follow session on the Indoor Futsal Court, Marena Sports Complex, Manipal, at 8:00 AM. The session was led by Dr. Annapoorna Okay., Head of the Division of Yoga, CIMR. Participants engaged in a spread of yogic practices following the UGC protocol, together with varied asanas, pranayama, and leisure methods.

Following the yoga follow, a stage programme commenced at 9:00 AM on the identical venue. The occasion was hosted by Dr. Lavya Shetty, Assistant Professor, and Dr. Divya Poojary, PG Student. Distinguished company included Dr. HS Ballal, Pro Chancellor, MAHE; Dr. Sharath Kumar Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Health Sciences; Shri T. Satish U. Pai, Executive Chairman, Manipal Media Network Ltd and Vice President, Academy of General Education; Dr. P. Giridhar Kini, Registrar, MAHE; Mrs. Indira Ballal, Philanthropist; and Dr. Satish Rao, Director Research, MAHE & Director, Manipal School of Life Sciences.

The programme started with an invocation by Dr. Athmika Shetty, adopted by a welcome deal with from Dr. B.S. Satish Rao. Dr. Annapoorna Okay. supplied an summary of the actions and competitions held over the previous three months, emphasizing the significance of yoga for holistic well being and well-being. Dr. Sharath Kumar Rao highlighted the importance of the International Day of Yoga, urging day by day yoga follow. Certificates and prizes for varied yoga competitions had been distributed by Dr. P. Giridhar Kini. The occasion included the felicitation of notable people by Mrs. Indira Ballal.

Dr. HS Ballal delivered the presidential deal with, underscoring the advantages of asanas and pranayama. The occasion concluded with a yoga demonstration by M.Sc. Yoga Therapy college students. The celebration was organized beneath the management of Dr. B.S. Satish Rao and Dr. Annapoorna Okay., with contributions from the instructing and non-teaching workers of the Division of Yoga, CIMR, and M.Sc. Yoga Therapy college students. The occasion concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Neetinakumar J Patil, Associate Professor, Division of Yoga, CIMR, MAHE.