With inputs from Sindhu M V and Sandhya D’Souza

Mangalore, Aug 7: The ancient Indian discipline of ‘yoga’ is increasingly being seen as the best remedy and also preventive method for stress, tension and other psychological and physical health problems. In this respect students who are increasingly under stress and other health problems owing to the sedentary life style are showing great interest in Yoga. This interest among students can be best exemplified by the positive response of students shown in the ten-day yoga camp conducted at St Aloysius College.

The camp for the students of St Aloysius College began on the July 24 under the guidance of S V Srikanth, a rank holder in M Sc Yoga from the Mangalore University.

Srikanth believes that by the practice of Yogasanas the impurities of mind vanish and the light of knowledge will glow at its best. He also added that by the practice of Yoga perception and knowledge increases thus students attain success. Since the subconscious actually controls the conscious, yoga trains the subconscious thus the conscious also being controlled. Hence success comes within our reach.

Dr S Krisnamurthy, president Sanskrit Sangh under whose aegis this Yoga camp is being organized said that the goal oriented, short term, scientifically tested training programme aims towards achievement in the enhancement of concentration and memory.

“This programme being organized for the past five years. From the very beginning a lot of students have benefited immensely. The benefits are seen especially in the academic sphere and also in the personal life,” he said.

A novel way indeed, for those who wish to make the best use of their inner resources. It is specially organized for those who have found long hours and vigorous study challenging. It helps in improving concentration level and reduces stress. No doubt, then, many students found the camp useful.