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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
From Rumi Darwaza to Gomti River: LU promotes holistic wellness ahead of Yoga Day celebrations
We wanted to showcase yoga as an integral part of our culture and what better way to do it than at a historical site like Rumi Darwaza!– Amarjeet Yadav Lucknow's iconic Rumi Darwaza became a hub of holistic fitness when students from the Department of Yoga, Faculty of Yoga and Alternative Medicine of the Lucknow University , gathered at the monument on Monday morning to spread awareness about holistic fitness ahead of the 11th International Yoga Day to be celebrated on June 21, 2025. This initiative was meant to promote the message that just as yoga is essential for our health, a clean and balanced environment is equally vital hence this activity was held on the banks of River Gomti which is the lifeline of our city!– Amarjeet Yadav, faculty coordinator, Department of Yoga, Faculty of Yoga and Alternative Medicine, LU A group of 12 yoga trainers demonstrated a series of asanas, including Anjaneyasana, Virabhadrasana, and Trikonasana. They then introduced pranayama techniques, featuring bhramari, anulom-vilom and surya namaskar, which drew an enthusiastic applause from the crowd. The architecture's majestic aura enhanced the overall sense of calm and unity. BCCL Amarjeet Yadav, faculty coordinator of Department of Yoga, said, 'The trainers were adorned in saris and Rumi Darwaza, being a signature monument of Lucknow, served as the perfect backdrop. All women trainers were included to spread the message of women empowerment.' BCCL In another symbolic initiative, the trainers also gathered at Kudiya Ghat earlier this month to perform yoga on the boats tied along the banks of river Gomti. 'Yoga promotes wellness, and a large part of wellness is achieved when we keep our ecosystem clean and balanced. To nurture civilization, a river is a lifeline and it is essential for us to take care of our water bodies to maintain the ecosystem for our survival,' Yadav added. -With inputs from Amina Ashraf
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Wellness enthusiasts celebrate fusion of yoga, legacy
Lucknow: A yoga session was organised at Rumi Darwaza on Monday as part of the 11th International Yoga Day 2025 celebrations. During the session, organised by department of yoga, faculty of yoga and alternative medicine, Lucknow University, participants performed 'asanas' like Anjaneyasana, Virabhadrasana, Trikonasana, and 'pranayama' practices including Bhramari, Anulom Vilom, and Surya Namaskar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Faculty coordinator, yoga department, Amarjeet Yadav said, "Practising yoga at iconic heritage sites like Rumi Darwaza not only promotes wellness but also deepens our connection with India's rich cultural legacy. It's a fusion of physical health and patriotic pride." A workshop on 'Impact of Pranayama on the Body' was also held at the Yoga Hall. Yogacharya Kishore Kumar Shukla led sessions on Bhastrika, Ujjayi, and Nadi Shodhan, emphasizing the role of 'pranayama' role in strengthening the respiratory system and energizing the body. The event highlighted yoga's holistic benefits on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Yoga a pathway to holistic well-being'
Lucknow: At least 15 students from the department of yoga and alternative medicine at Lucknow University, in collaboration with KGMU, organised a Plavini Pranayama session, performing water-based yoga in a swimming pool on Monday. Dean of student welfare at KGMU, RAS Kushwaha, said, "Daily yoga is not just a practice but a pathway to holistic well-being; it nurtures both the body and the mind." Yoga faculty coordinator, Amarjeet Yadav, said, "This water-based yoga integrates breathing techniques with 'asanas' to improve flexibility, calm the mind, and strengthen the nervous system." Rona Hemwani, a student in the yoga department, demonstrated various water-based 'pranayama' and yoga postures.
