12th Anniversary of International Day of Yoga celebrated at KIIT & KISS

 

Bhubaneswar (Odia Gossip Bureau): The 12th anniversary of the International Day of Yoga was celebrated with great fervour at the Biju Patnaik Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. Over 6000 students and staff from KIIT & KISS enthusiastically participated in this significant event.

Addressing the gathering, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS, extended heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, for his unwavering efforts to promote yoga globally. Prof. Samanta underscored the deep-rooted presence of yoga in Indian culture, spanning over a millennium, and credited the Hon’ble Prime Minister with elevating its global prominence by establishing 21st June as the International Day of Yoga.

Praising this year's theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing", Prof. Samanta emphasized its profound impact in nurturing a comprehensive approach to yoga practice. He expressed confidence that this theme would encourage senior citizens to adopt yoga as a daily routine, thereby improving their well-being and contributing positively to society