International Yoga Day celebration at Kalinga University Naya Raipur

RAIPUR, CG (INDIA): International Day of Yoga is an annual event celebrated on June 21 to raise awareness worldwide about the benefits of practicing yoga. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. 

Kalinga University celebrated the 11th International Yoga Day with the theme of "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," which emphasizes how yoga supports not just individual well-being but also the health of our planet.

The event was jointly organized by the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science (Department of Yoga) and the Dean Student Welfare of Kalinga University with the support of Chhattisgarh Yoga Aayog, Government of Chhattisgarh. The event was attended by the faculty and other staff members of the University. 

The International Yoga Day began by joining the online stage, set to witness the grand commencement of the event by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. Thereafter, Dr R Shridhar, Vice Chancellor, Kalinga University while addressing the attendees, shared his experience on divine healing powers of Yoga.  He emphasized that regular practice Yoga can lead to a healthy and fit body. 

Dr. Rajesh Manik, Assistant Professor, Yoga department began the program with chanting of Om . The attendees actively participated in various yoga asanas and breathing exercises, guided by Dr. Rajesh Manik and Dr. Dhananjay Jain from the Yoga department. The session aimed at taking care of our bodies through yoga goes hand in hand with caring for the Earth we all share.

Students from the yoga department presented live yoga asanas on stage to assist participants in comprehending them.Dr. Dhananjay Jain, Assistant Professor and Head of the Yoga Department, gave a very instructive session about Dhyan.

After the session, a vote of thanks was proposed appreciating the efforts of the department and faculties to make it a grand success and 100 T-shirts were distributed to participants received by the Chhattisgarh Yoga Aayog. The celebration concluded with the distribution of nutritious refreshments. .

The International Yoga Day Celebration at Kalinga University was a resounding success, promoting the importance of yoga in achieving physical and mental well-being.