The department of Physiology conducted a Guest Lecture on meditation on 13th June 2023 between 9.00 to 11.00 am in view of celebration of International Meditation Day. The Resource person was Yoga Guru Dr. K Raghavendra Pai- Secretary of Sri Veda Vyasa Yoga Pratishtana, Mysuru.He was welcomed by Professor & Head Dr.Rajeshwari.L

Dr.Pai described about the five Koshas of our existence and explained in detail about meditative practices. He elaborated on the procedures of “karna chaithanya” and “yogic walk” with practical demonstrations. Students were motivated to practice these brief and simple practices. 250 First year MBBS students and more than 50 staff were delighted and actively participated. These sessions were lively and energetic creating positive vibrations. A very positive feedback was received from students.

This was followed by honouring the guest speaker by Administrative Officer Sri S R Satish Chandra and Vice Principal (Para clinical)- Dr.Praveen Kulkarni.

Programme concluded with vote of thanks by Professor Dr.Sudha Sreenivas.