NSS Campus Unit –I, University of Jammu in collaboration with Department of Economics organized Yoga Workshop

JAMMU, June 12: In lieu of upcoming International Yoga Day, the NSS Volunteers of Campus Unit-I, Faculty of Social Sciences and Arts, University of Jammu in collaboration with Department of Economics organized Yoga Workshop for the NSS volunteers and students of department of Economics on 12 June 2023 as a part of International Yoga Day celebrations.

The main aim of the workshop was to raise awareness and benefits of the ancient and traditional system of keeping the mind and body healthy through Yoga. More than 40 Volunteers from NSS campus Unit I and students of Department of Economics participated in the workshop. Dr. Ritu Chaku ,Associate Professor, Yogic Science, Sharda School of Humanities and Social Science, Greater Noida was the special resource person of the workshop. Dr Ritu gave a brief introduction of meaning and importance of yoga in one’s life.

During practical session, she made the participants practise nearly 14 different types of standing, sitting and spine asana. She also explained the importance of doing each and every asana to the participants. The entire event was conducted under the mentorship of Prof. Umesh Rai, Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor and Chairman; NSS University of Jammu who lauded the efforts put in by NSS volunteers and congratulated them for the successful conduction of the event. Prof. Savita Nayyar, Convenor, NSS Campus Units, University of Jammu also congratulated the entire team and also motivated the students to continue practising asana for better physical and mental well being. Prominent among those present includes faculty members of department of Economics; Prof. Aroon Sharma, Prof. Jasbir Singh, , Prof. Dipanker SenGupta, Prof. Falender K.Sudan, Prof.Prakash C. Antahal, Prof.Sunita Sharma Prof. Virender Koundal,  Dr.Manoj Bhatt, and Dr. Tsering Yangzom. Prof. Virender Koundal welcomed the Resource person of the workshop. Prof.Sunita Sharma presented vote of thanks. The event was overall Coordinated by Dr. Shallu Sehgal, NSS Programme Officer, Campus Unit-I. Dr. Shallu Sehgal thanked Dr. Hema Gandotra Coordinator, NSS Office, Programme Officers of all campus units, heads of all the departments of NSS campus Unit I for their support and encouragement.

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