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CSIR-IHBT celebrated International Yoga Day 21 June 2022

CSIR - Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur celebrated 7th International Day of Yoga on 21st June, 2021 through video conferencing.

Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Director, CSIR-IHBT in his inaugural address highlighted the importance of Yoga in our daily life. He informed the audience that the idea was conceived and proposed by our Honorable Prime Minister and thereafter the efforts of Government of India led to deceleration of 21st June as International Yoga Day by United Nations. More than 177 countries supported the idea in the United Nations General Assembly. In his address the Director further explained the history of Yoga and the contribution of Sage Patanjali.

On this day, Yoga expert demonstrated various yoga asanas and meditation techniques for the relaxation of body and mind to the CSIR-IHBT staff. He also showed how to do kapal bharti and pranayam for greater benefits. He said that practicing yoga would be of great help in improving scientific productivity and in achieving our goals more effectively. The program concluded with vote of thanks by Dr Vipin Hallan, Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-IHBT.