The IIT, Bhubaneswar, celebrated the 4th International Day of Yoga on Thursday in its campus with grandeur.
Students, faculty members, staff and their families enthusiastically participated in large numbers. In addition, school children of nearby villages like Khudupur, Kansapada and Podapada, which have been adopted by IIT Bhubaneswar and students of Vigyan Jyoti Programme also participated.
Preceding to the celebrations, practice sessions were held on March 13, May 2 and June 18, 19 and 20. Yogasanas, Kapalbhati, Pranayama, Dhyana, Sankalp and meditation were imparted to all participants by the experts from the Pandit Ravishankar University.
About 180 participants joined the programme.
The final event presided over by Director Prof RV Rajakumaron on Thursday started with an enthralling practice session with his active participation. Prof Rajakumar addressed the gathering and shared his own wisdom on how Yoga has helped him stay fit and has provided inner energy to lead a vibrant institute as a director.
Shyam Agarwal, trainer and faculty at The Art of living Institute, delivered talk on “Mind and its role in leading a healthy, peaceful and successful life”. He also conducted a short session on meditation and breathing techniques.
The programme was coordinated by Dr B Hanumantha Rao, co-coordinator of the institute and arranged by Dr S S Yadav, OSD Sports. Prof Peddireddi, Dean (SA) and Dr Sankarshan Mohapatra, President Gymkhana, also were present.