The DBT-IBSD Shillong celebrates International Yoga Day 2020 in the Campus Upper Shillong

Shillong, June 21: The Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (DBT-IBSD), Shillong Centre, Meghalaya, celebrated International Yoga Day 2020 by practicing yoga postures. Surya Namaskaar, Pranayaam and Sudarshan kriya was practiced on the day along with the residing students staying in the Campus.

The initiative of practicing this International Yoga Day 2020 (with the theme of  “Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home) with Pranayam and Sudarshan Kriya in all 4 campuses of DBT-IBSD at Imphal, Gangtok, Aizawl and Shillong was taken up under the guidance of the Director, DBT- IBSD, Prof. Pulok K. Mukherjee. DBT-IBSD is an autonomous institute under Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India.

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity.

Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.The draft resolution establishing the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states.

The proposal was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address during the opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly, in which he said: “Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action a holistic approach that is valuable to our health and our well-being. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.”

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