Media release

Udupi, Jun 21: As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, National Service Scheme (NSS), Youth Red Cross Wing, Rotaract Club, The department of Sports, Yoga and Fitness committee of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal, Udupi, celebrated International Day of Yoga (IDY-2022) with a theme “Yoga for Humanity” on Tuesday, June 21 in the institute premises.

Radhakrishna Prabhu, certified yoga trainer, Kapu was the resource person.

While addressing the students he explained and demonstrated the Yoga which helps the students to achieve better mental and physical health. He started Yoga demonstration with a yoga prayer. After which a few warm up and simple Asanas like Taadasana, Vrikshasana, Trikonasana, Bhadrasana, Vakrasana, Shashankasana, Bhujangasana, Shavasana, Pranayama Dhyana etc were taught and performed. The students and the staff members enthusiastically participated and learnt the importance of these Asanas.

Prof Dr Thirumaleshwara Bhat, Principal, addressed the gathering by giving the importance of Yoga Day to the youth and children to make them understand the importance of Yoga in their life. He encouraged the students to practice Yoga and meditation on a regular basis for a healthy body and mind. Sachin Prabhu Assistant Professor, Sports Coordinator welcomed the gathering. Sukitha of 3 rd year ECE invoked the blessings from almighty. Nagaraja Rao NSS Coordinator and Ramakrishna Physical Education Director coordinated the program. More than 200 members participated including the principal, vice principal, HOD’s, faculty, staff and students of SMVITM.