Students & citizens in Ludhiana take to the mat to mark Yoga Day
Ludhiana: In a show of unity and commitment to wellness, institutions across Ludhiana celebrated the
International Day of Yoga
on Saturday with enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and citizens alike.
From university campuses to govt colleges, yoga sessions echoed the importance of a balanced life.
At Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), the directorate of students' welfare organised a special yoga session on the athletic track. More than 200 participants, including students, faculty members, and guests, attended the session.
Inaugurating the event, Tarsem Singh Dhillon, additional director of extension education, stressed the growing need for yoga and meditation to combat modern-day stress.
"Practising yoga even for a short while daily can help one lead a healthier and stress-free life," he said. The session included warm-up exercises, yogic asanas, and pranayama, with detailed guidance on benefits and techniques by the invited experts.
At Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (Gadvasu), NCC cadets from 1 Pb R&V Squadron and NSS volunteers participated in a vibrant yoga celebration.
Students performed asanas like Surya Namaskar, Vajrasana, Bhujangasana and Anulom-Vilom in synchrony, promoting both physical and mental fitness.
Praising the discipline of the cadets, vice-chancellor JPS Gill said, "Yoga is a lifestyle that brings harmony between body and mind." Sarvpreet S Ghuman, director (students' welfare), emphasised yoga's role in boosting immunity and concentration.
At SCD Govt College, about 1,000 participants, including 250 NSS volunteers, 50 NCC and Red Ribbon Club members, and nearly 700 citizens associated with the Bharatiya Yoga Sansthan, came together for a yoga session. Principal Gursharnjit Singh Sandhu highlighted the initiative's aim of promoting mental peace, discipline, and Indian cultural values. The day was also observed at many schools and colleges across the city.
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