International Yoga Day 2024

Jun 20, 2024

The Youth Red Cross unit of Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, in association with the Nitte Institute of Integrative Medicine & Research, organized a program to celebrate International Yoga Day 2024 on 20th June 2024, at the University Auditorium, Paneer campus. The program began with a short introduction of the chief guest, prayer, and lamp lighting. Mrs. Latha S, YRC Coordinator, NUINS, welcomed the gathering. Principal, Prof.(Dr) Fatima Dsilva, addressed the gathering and shared her views on the day.

Chief guest Prof. (Dr.) Manjunath S, Dr. BC Roy, Multispecialty Research Centre, IIT Kharagpur, and Adjunct Professor, Nitte DU enlightened the young minds on the science of yoga, research-based evidence on yogic practices, and the effects of yoga on human health.

Dr. Arun Thejaus, Asst. Prof., Nitte Institute of Integrative Medicine & Research, elaborated on the history of yoga and demonstrated a deep relaxation technique. The program concluded with the vote of thanks. A total of 160 students and five staff members attended the program.