Bhubaneswar: Yoga is the essence of physical, mental and overall well-being. Recently, the CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar) celebrated the International Yoga Day at its campus with the support from the Bharatiya Yoga Santhan, Chandrasekharpur Yoga Zilla, Bhubaneswar. 

“Yoga for one earth and one health” was the theme this year. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Nabin Kumar Dhal, Chief Scientist and was graced by Rajkishore Acharya, District president, Bharatiya Yoga Santhan, Chandrasekharpur Yoga Zilla as the Chief Guest. The chief dignitaries motivated the audience about the importance of Yoga in everyday life and how it should be incorporated to improve the quality of one’s life. 

The Yoga Guru Rajkishore Acharya stressed upon the importance of Yoga in the life of everyone. He inspired the staff, students and children of IMMT to keep Yoga in their daily lives and lead stress-free lives through Yogic lifestyle and enhance their physical and mental well-being with the practice of Yogic Philosophy. The Yog Shadhaka’s and Shadhika’s of Bharatiya Yoga Sansthan conducted the Yoga, Pranayam and Dhyan in a very effective way along with conveying the health benefits of each part. All the participants proactively performed Yoga, Pranayam and Dhayn as instructed. 

The event was coordinated by Abhaya Kumar Sahoo, Ashok Kumar Behera and Mahendra Kumar Sahoo of CSIR-IMMT. They were supported by Tapas Kumar Sahoo and Anil Kumar Rath and other regular members of IMMT Yoga Kendra.