International Day of Yoga celebrated at universities

Universities in the national capital celebrated the fifth International Day of Yoga on Friday, with students stretching and bending in different yoga postures.

Jamia Millia Islamia vice-chancellor Professor Najma Akhtar said the varsity will provide yoga training every day to one group each of boys and girls under the supervision of an instructor.

She made this announcement at the event held here to celebrate the Yoga Day. The function was attended by a large number of students, faculty members, staff and people from the neighbourhood.

Over 500 participants, including volunteers of NCC and NSS, performed yoga in the lawns of MAK Pataudi Sports Complex under the supervision of an instructor provided by the Union Ministry of AYUSH.

Akhtar emphasised that yoga 'asans' should be practised every day.

She said, "Every day one group each of boys and girls studying in the university would be provided yoga training under the supervision of a yoga instructor. Teachers, students and other employees of the university can also participate in it."