Special Efforts being made to involve Divyangs in the Yoga Day functions: AYUSH Minister
In the run up to the International Day of Yoga, 2016 a National Health Editor’s conference on “Yoga for Holistic Health – Recent Researches” was organized today by the Ministry of AYUSH in association with Press Information Bureau, Government of India at the National Media Centre. The event was inaugurated by the Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, and seven eminent experts from diverse fields presented recent researches in the field of Yoga demonstrating its advantages in attaining holistic health. The event witnessed participation from over 125 media persons including national and regional media, both print and electronic.
Addressing the health editors, Shri Shripad Naik said that there are a number of research works conducted all over the World on different aspects of Yoga and its utility in the promotion of health, prevention and management of various disorders, besides improvement in the physiological functions of the body.
Referring to the preparations for this year’s Yoga Day, the Minister added that the Government has decided to take forward the momentum created last year with greater and more active participation of all sections of the society, particularly Divyangs. The main programme would be the Mass Yoga Demonstration from 7 AM to 8 AM on 21st June, 2016 by following the Common Yoga Protocol for 45 minutes. Additionally, the various Yoga Institutions are free to follow their own protocol for the remaining 15 minutes, the Minister explained.
Shri Shripad Naik said that momentum of last year will be carried forward with active participation of all sections of society particularly the youth. Yoga-fests, seminars, workshops, musical and cultural programmes based on Yoga, involving students from schools, colleges, universities, various youth organizations, such as, NYKS, NSS, RWAs, etc are being organized.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary AYUSH, Shri Ajit M. Sharan said that arrangements are being made to organize Yoga day celebrations in every country wherever India has a diplomatic Mission.
Eminent Yoga researchers who made presentations on the occasion are as under-
1. Dr. Shirley Telles, Director, Partanjali Research Foundation on Yoga who spoke role of Yoga in Stress Management
2. Dr Rajvi H Mehta, a senior Iyenger Yoga Teacher. She gave a discourse on Yoga for Muscular Skeleton Disorders with special emphasis on women’s health
3. Dr S C Manchanda, Cardiologist, spoke about the relevance of Yoga in preventing lifestyle disorders with special emphasis on cardio vascular diseases
4. Dr. Usha Kiran from AIIMS, Delhi gave a presentation on Yoga for Mental Health
5. Dr. H R Nagendra, Chancellor, S-VYASA University elaborated upon on Yoga for Youth
6. Dr. I V Basavraddi, director MDNIY gave a presentation on Traditional & scientific basis of yoga protocol
7. Dr. Shashi Bala Singh, Director, DRDO whose presentation revolved around science of Yoga in stressful environmental conditions
A live demo of various Asanas was also held alongwith questions answers session with the experts. Technical sessions were conducted by Dr. I V Basavaraddi, Director, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga of the Ministry of Ayush.
The celebrations organized by the Government of India across the world to mark 1st International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June, 2015 were a grand success. The event was able to portray Yoga as a symbol of rich cultural heritage of India. The Mass Yoga Demonstration at Rajpath, New Delhi was a historic event and also set two Guinness records i.e. largest yoga class at a single venue involving 35985 participants and maximum number of nationalities i.e. 84 participating in a yoga class.
The M/o AYUSH will also be organizing a 2-day International Conference on “Yoga for Body and Beyond” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 22nd & 23rd, June, 2016, in which eminent experts of Yoga from across the globe would be participating.
Addressing the health editors, Shri Shripad Naik said that there are a number of research works conducted all over the World on different aspects of Yoga and its utility in the promotion of health, prevention and management of various disorders, besides improvement in the physiological functions of the body.
Referring to the preparations for this year’s Yoga Day, the Minister added that the Government has decided to take forward the momentum created last year with greater and more active participation of all sections of the society, particularly Divyangs. The main programme would be the Mass Yoga Demonstration from 7 AM to 8 AM on 21st June, 2016 by following the Common Yoga Protocol for 45 minutes. Additionally, the various Yoga Institutions are free to follow their own protocol for the remaining 15 minutes, the Minister explained.
Shri Shripad Naik said that momentum of last year will be carried forward with active participation of all sections of society particularly the youth. Yoga-fests, seminars, workshops, musical and cultural programmes based on Yoga, involving students from schools, colleges, universities, various youth organizations, such as, NYKS, NSS, RWAs, etc are being organized.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary AYUSH, Shri Ajit M. Sharan said that arrangements are being made to organize Yoga day celebrations in every country wherever India has a diplomatic Mission.
Eminent Yoga researchers who made presentations on the occasion are as under-
1. Dr. Shirley Telles, Director, Partanjali Research Foundation on Yoga who spoke role of Yoga in Stress Management
2. Dr Rajvi H Mehta, a senior Iyenger Yoga Teacher. She gave a discourse on Yoga for Muscular Skeleton Disorders with special emphasis on women’s health
3. Dr S C Manchanda, Cardiologist, spoke about the relevance of Yoga in preventing lifestyle disorders with special emphasis on cardio vascular diseases
4. Dr. Usha Kiran from AIIMS, Delhi gave a presentation on Yoga for Mental Health
5. Dr. H R Nagendra, Chancellor, S-VYASA University elaborated upon on Yoga for Youth
6. Dr. I V Basavraddi, director MDNIY gave a presentation on Traditional & scientific basis of yoga protocol
7. Dr. Shashi Bala Singh, Director, DRDO whose presentation revolved around science of Yoga in stressful environmental conditions
A live demo of various Asanas was also held alongwith questions answers session with the experts. Technical sessions were conducted by Dr. I V Basavaraddi, Director, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga of the Ministry of Ayush.
The celebrations organized by the Government of India across the world to mark 1st International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June, 2015 were a grand success. The event was able to portray Yoga as a symbol of rich cultural heritage of India. The Mass Yoga Demonstration at Rajpath, New Delhi was a historic event and also set two Guinness records i.e. largest yoga class at a single venue involving 35985 participants and maximum number of nationalities i.e. 84 participating in a yoga class.
The M/o AYUSH will also be organizing a 2-day International Conference on “Yoga for Body and Beyond” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 22nd & 23rd, June, 2016, in which eminent experts of Yoga from across the globe would be participating.
Courtesy:pib.nic.in
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