KATRA: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University celebrated 12th International Yoga Day with a morning yoga session. Vice Chancellor, Prof . Pragati Kumar graced the occasion. The theme for this year yoga day was " Yoga for Wellness, Wisdom, and World Peace." Yoga instructor Mr. Gurmel conducted the yoga session. The session started with the chanting of 'OM' and Gaytri mantra.
The session included various yoga poses like dhunarasan, bhujangasan, halasan, pashimottasan, vrikshasan, taadasan etc. Prof. Balbir Singh, Dean Academic Affairs congratulated all participants and emphasised to include yoga in their daily routine to lead healthy and happy life. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Pragati Kumar discussed the role of yoga to improve physical and mental health and also to avoid lifestyle diseases.
Faculty and staff members along with their family members participated with great enthusiasm to celebrate the day. NSS Programme Coordinator, Dr. Rajiv Kumar thanked all the participants for joining the yoga day celebration
