Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 21: New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) celebrated the “12th International Day of Yoga” with great enthusiasm and active participation from officers, employees, CISF personnel, stakeholders, family members, and members of the port community, reaffirming its commitment towards health, wellness, and holistic living.
The celebrations were inaugurated by S Shanthi, deputy chairperson, NMPA, in the august presence of Jijo Thomas, secretary, NMPA; Veeraraghavan, financial adviser & chief accounts officer; Deepak Rath, chief mechanical engineer; K Rajendra Kumar, traffic manager; Surekha Hoskeri, chief medical officer; Rajendra P Pathak, deputy commandant, CISF; Kishore Suvarna, yoga instructor; Jagadish Sanil, NMPA board member; Yogendra, superintending engineer (Civil); and Vishalakshi, senior deputy secretary.
As a prelude to the International Day of Yoga, during the week, NMPA had organised a series of yoga sessions at unique maritime locations including onboard vessels, at the wharf, and at the International Cruise Lounge. These initiatives highlighted the universal message that yoga promotes health, harmony, and well-being across all walks of life and workplaces.
The week-long observance witnessed enthusiastic participation from employees, stakeholders, maritime professionals, and members of the port community, reflecting NMPA's continued efforts to promote physical fitness, mental wellness, stress management, and a healthy work culture.
The celebrations culminated today with a mass Yoga session organised at the Port premises under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, bringing together officers, employees, staff members, CISF personnel, family members, and stakeholders in a collective expression of wellness and harmony.
Participants performed various yogasanas, pranayama, and breathing exercises under expert guidance of Kishore Suvarna, yoga instructor, embracing the transformative benefits of yoga for physical health, mental well-being, and inner balance.
Addressing the gathering, S Shanthi, deputy chairperson, NMPA, highlighted the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life for maintaining physical fitness, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. She appreciated the enthusiastic participation of the NMPA fraternity and reiterated the Port's commitment towards fostering a healthy, productive, and harmonious work environment.
The event concluded with a renewed pledge by all participants to adopt yoga as a way of life and contribute towards building a healthier and more balanced society.