Celebration of 5^th International Day of Yoga

ICAR - CCARI has celebrated the 5^th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with great enthusiasm in grand manner on 21.06.2019. All the staff members participated in Mass demonstration of Yoga practice based on the Common Yoga Protocol and attended the various programmes in daylong celebration of Yoga. IDY called “Festival of Yoga and Wellbeing” was started with the practice of various Yoga asanas followed by the Pranayama and Yog Nidra under guidance of the Certified Yoga Instructor Shri Shailendra Gupta from Saligao, Goa. Shri Shailendra Gupta (Yoga Guru) also delivered the talk on various physical, mental and spiritual benefits of the Yoga practice in daily life. Dr. J. R. Faleiro, the renowned Scientist of FAO, Rome and Ex-Scientist of this Institute graced the occasion with his kind presence. Dr. E B. Chakurkar, Director (A) addressed the gathering on this occasion and sensitized the participants regarding huge benefits one can get from the Yoga practice. He also emphasized that the Yoga asanas can be practiced daily in the campus and all should participate in it either early morning or at evening in a group.

Earlier, the pre-requisite training sessions according to the common yoga protocol were arranged from 10^th to 20^th June daily for the participants. The theme being observed during this year’s celebration was “Usage of Eco-friendly Yoga products and accessories” and same being promoted from time to time during this duration.  Essay and Slogan writing competitions for staff members were organised in second half of the day. Shri Vinod Ubarhande, Farm Superintendent (Nodal Officer, 5^th IDY) coordinated various activities for celebration of 5^th IDY.