Yoga sessions held across DK on International Yoga Day

People participated in large number in yoga sessions at different places across Dakshina Kannada to mark International Yoga Day

People participated in large number in yoga sessions at different places across Dakshina Kannada to mark International Yoga Day on Wednesday.

In the programme held at the new integrated terminal building of Mangaluru International Airport, representatives of over 75 stakeholders took part. It included personnel from airport security group of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and personnel from airport security, immigration, customs, and Airports Authority of India. Instructors Karthik Shetty and Kumar Shenoy conducted the yoga session.

At Excellent Pre University College, Moodbidri, Veereshananda Swami of Tumukur Ramakrishna Vivekananda Ashram inaugurated the Veetaraga Meditation Centre and Swami Vivekananda Maanavothana Forum. Students were given orientation about yoga, which was followed by performances.

International yoga athlete Aishani G. Rai gave a special presentation.

The programme at the University College, Mangaluru, was inaugurated by Associate Professor of Kasturba Medical College’s Radiology Department Vinaya Poornima.

Prathyaksh Kumar, national-level yoga performer of the college, gave demonstration of yogasanas.

Speaking on the occasion, principal Anasuya Rai said the college has started a new yoga therapy centre following good response to the classes conducted by the Yogic Science Department.