International Yoga Day 2023 Celebrated in Central University Jammu

JAMMU June 21: The 9^th International Yoga Day celebrated on 21st June, 2023 with great enthusiasm at Central University of Jammu (CUJ) campus with the themed “Vaudhav kutumbakam”, which means earth is my home. Yoga not only promotes physical relaxation but also eases mental and emotional tension.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain was the chief guest of the event. During his address Vice Chancellor Prof. jain said that word yoga has been derived from the Sanskrit language which means to unite. This implies the union of mind, body and soul.

Let us pledge to make Yoga an integral part of our daily lives & also inspire others to do the same, for a better & healthier future, said Prof. Jain.

The session on Yoga and Pranayama was conducted by Mr.Sandeep Sharma (Yoga instructor) and more than 150 participants attended the session. The session started with the systematic practice of different “ASANAS” of standing, sitting and lying under the instructions of the Yoga Instructor, He also mesmerised the participants with demonstration of some of the most difficult asanas.

The event was attended by the Registrar Prof. Yashwant Singh, faculty, Staff and students. In the end of the program Registrar Prof. Yashwant Singh, presented a formal vote of thanks.