Port Blair, June 23: The ICAR -CIARI celebrated International day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June along with rest of the county by practicing the standardized Mass Yoga Demonstration based on the Common Yoga protocol (CYP) in the morning between 7-8 am in its guest house community hall. The staff of the institute participated in the programme.
To make the event more inclusive, a one-day seminar on "Festival of Yoga and Wellbeing" was also organized to create awareness among those who are yet to initiate yoga and to inspire them. Dr. M.S. Kundu Nodal officer of Yoga welcomed the guests and speakers present in the seminar. He also explained the genesis of celebration of International Day of Yoga. Five eminent speakers also spoke on this occasion and inspired the staff.
Dr. G. Sarkar, Professor and Head Biochemistry ANIIMS in his deliberation narrated different aspect of health, lifestyle and Yoga. He explained that practicing meditation early in the morning cured chronic disease, which he experienced in his real life.
Mr. P. Perumal Yoga teacher from Patanjali Yoga Samity and Bharat Swabhiman (Trust), South Andaman and Dr. Sudershan, Medical Officer from AYUSH described different advantages of yoga. Sister Sarmista from the Prajapita Brahma KumariIshwariyaViswaVidyalaya, Port Blair centre explained about the different aspect of Rajyoga and its effect on mind. She also gave demonstration of meditation to staff present in the seminar. Earlier the Director Dr. A. Kundu in his presidential address opined that one day the yoga movement will also solve the health problem of the society in the coming years as has been seen in case of green revolution to mitigate the food problem of India. Mrs Harsha Haridas, Organising Secretary of the seminar proposed vote of thanks.