Early Times Report JAMMU, Dec 25: Bharatiya Yog Sansthan, Jammu celebrated "Mahila Yog Shakti Diwas" throughout country and abroad. This is one of the six important annual functions of the Sansthan. This event is conducted and managed exclusively by the women Sadhaks, Shikshaks and Adhikaris of the Sansthan. It is all about participation of women in propelling the society into good health and good living through Yog. Accordingly, Bharatiya Yog Sansthan, Jammu celebrated "Mahila Yog Shakti Diwas today in the sprawling lawns of the ashram at Gole Gujral Jammu. The programme was quite impressive though short, in view of the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic. Social distancing and other Covid protocol were ensured. Poornima Sharma, Deputy Mayor Jammu was the chief guest of the function. Speaking on the occasion Sharma said that she is fully aware about the yog activities of the Sansthan and the positive impact it has on the society at large. She appreciated that events like Mahila Yog Shakti Diwas are quite empowering for the women in the society. Dr Sanjogta Soodan, Health Officer JMC was the guest of honour, who while speaking on the occasion urged female foke to practise Yoga daily. This will enable them to get rid of lifestyle diseases. Yoga is a stepping stone for Fit India movement, she said. Satya Pal, President of the Sansthan said that in J&K, Bharatiya Yog Sansthan is running 125 Yoga Sadhana Kendras in and around Jammu, Samba and Udhampur. Yoga at these centres is taught daily by expert volunteers (Shikshaks) of the Sansthan free of cost. These classes are attended by a large number of people, both men and women, of all age groups on regular basis. |