International Day of Yoga-2023 Celebrated at SMVITM

As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, National Service Scheme (NSS), Youth Red Cross Wing, NCC Unit and Yoga & Fitness committee of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal, Udupi, celebrated International Day of Yoga (IDY-2023) with a theme “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ” on Tuesday, 21 June 2023 in the institute premises. Sri. M Venkatesh Mehendale and Sri. K Raghavendra Bhat, Jilla Prabhari, Bharath Swabhiman Trust, Udupi will be the resource persons for this program.

Shri Raghavendra Bhat started his speech by explaining the theme of this year’s International Day of Yoga is “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, which represents our shared desire for “One Earth, One Family, One Future”. He also explained that regular practice of Yoga will help the students to achieve better mental and physical health, helps to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Sri. M Venkatesh Mehendale and Sri. K Raghavendra Bhat started Yoga demonstrations with the yoga prayer. After which a few warm up and simple Asanas like Taadasana, Vrikshasana, Trikonasana, Bhadrasana, Vakrasana, Shashankasana, Bhujangasana, Shavasana, Pranayama Dhyana etc were performed by the students and the staff members enthusiastically and the importance of these Asanas was explained simultaneously by the yoga trainer.

Prof. Dr. Thirumaleshwara Bhat, Principal, said Yoga Day is celebrated among the youth and children to make them understand the importance of Yoga in their life. He encouraged the students to practice Yoga and meditation on a regular basis for a healthy body and mind. Ms. Nidhi Patkar welcomed the gathering and compeered the program. Mr. Darshanraj of 3^rd year CSE invoked the blessings from almighty. Mr. Nagaraja Rao NSS Coordinator, Dr. Raviprabha and Mr. Roshan Kotian and Ms.Lahari Vaidya coordinated the program. More than 200 members participated including the Principal, Vice Principal, HOD’s, faculty, staff and students of SMVITM.