Yoga is no less than a boon to live a healthy life: Dr. Anup Das
PATNA : The ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna celebrated the 10th International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm on 21st June 2024 under the theme ‘Yoga for Self and Society’ and ‘Women Empowerment’. On this occasion, a one-hour yoga session was organized in the campus at 06:30 AM, in which about 70 personnel of the Scientific, Technical and Administrative Cadre of the Institute participated. The students of IARI Patna Hub also participated in this programme.
Addressing the session, Dr. Anup Das, Director, ICAR-RCER, Patna said that health is the greatest wealth. “We can stay physically and mentally healthy through regular practice of yoga. Yoga is no less than a boon to live a stress-free life. In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, people have to face various lifestyle diseases and other issues, in such a situation, it is essential for people to include yoga in their lifestyle to stay healthy,” said Dr. Das.
During the yoga session, Dr. J.J. Gupta, Retired Principal Scientist, ICAR-RCER, Patna taught important yoga postures like Vajrasana, Dhanurasana, Matsyasana, Anulom-Vilom Pranayama, Kapalabhati, and narrated their importance for healthy life.
Dr. Kamal Sarma, Dr. Shivani, Dr.Ved Prakash, Dr. Kumari Shubha, Mr. Abhishek Kumar, Mr. Sanjay Rajput, Mr. Umesh Kumar Mishra and others played important roles in organizing the programme successfully.
