International Yoga Day (IYD) - 2023

Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha - Patanjali

Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and science for healthy living. This year, the theme for International Yoga Day 2023 was 'Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' effectively encapsulating our collective aspiration for 'One Earth, One Family, and One Future.'

Yoga is an ancient practice intended to enlighten the physical, mental, and emotional excellence of an individual. The theme aims to inspire the yoga community for global development. The theme has been selected after much deliberation and consultation, it appropriately portrays, how during the peak of the pandemic, yoga served humanity in alleviating human suffering.

In this connection with this, NSS unit, JSS Medical College, AHER, Mysuru conducted yoga session on 21st June 2023 in the auditorium between 6:45 am-7;30 am. Various types of “Yoga” postures, and pranayama technique was taught and demonstrated by yoga coach Ms. Jahnavi V Madhu, 4th semester M.Sc. and Ms. Monika D, 2nd semester. They were the students from the department of Yoga JSSAHER, Mysuru. The yoga session was involving the active participation of students and faculty members of JSS Medical College, Mysuru. The activity was supported and encouraged by the Principal and Vice Principal of JSS Medical College, Mysuru, Dr Vijaya Vageesh, Dept. of Physiology, and Mr. Srujan, Department of Yoga, AHER. The program was supervised and coordinated by NSS program officers, NSS unit, JSS Medical College, Mysuru.