International Yoga Day Celebrations 2019 at IIM Jammu

IIM Jammu celebrated the 5th “International Day of Yoga” on 21st June, 2019 at IIM Jammu campus as per the directives of Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Government of India. The Prime Minister of India Sri Narendra Modi in his UN address suggested the date of 21st June, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world. 21st June was unanimously agreed upon by more than 176 countries in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), as the international day of yoga. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice originated in India. The purpose of yoga is to build strength, awareness as well as harmony in both mind and body. IIM Jammu gives lot of importance to the wellbeing of its faculty and staff members. The event was coordinated by Prof. Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Chairperson, Student Affairs. Prof. Parida also emphasized the importance of yoga in everyday stressful life, followed by Prayer by faculty, staff and their family members. Further, session on Yoga and Pranayama was conducted by Dr. Rajan, the seasoned yoga instructor from ‘The Art of Living’. All the participants benefitted from the yoga session and internalized the motto of the Day.