The 4th International Yoga Day was observed at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur in a grand manner on Thursday.
On the occasion, a yoga camp was organised in collaboration with Patanjali Yoga Committee, Baleswar where all employees of ITR participated and practiced various Yoga Asanas and Pranayams.
The camp was organised inside the ITR technical campus and was inaugurated by ITR Director Dr BK Das. Yoga guru Meera Vajpayee and her team members from Patanjali Yoga Committee, Baleswar, were present during the inaugural session and conducted the yoga session thereafter. Associate Director, ITR PC Routray was also present during the inaugural function and explained the actual significance of observing the International Yoga Day.
The Director, ITR emphasised on the importance of practicing yoga to maintain physical, emotional and spiritual health. During the camp, Meera Vajpayee and Kapil Chand from Patanjali Yoga Committee demonstrated and explained the advantages of various Asanas and Pranayams.
They also explained the proper way in which one can practice yoga regularly and remain free from anxiety and common ailments. The occasion was marked by a plantation programme towards spreading the message of cleaner, greener and healthier environment.
All employees of ITR along with the members of Patanjali Yoga Committee planted various medicinal plants during the programme.