Yoga sessions were conducted across the district with great devotion and enthusiasm.

Madikeri, June 21: Yoga was practiced with devotion throughout the Kodagu district as part of the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations.

The Yoga Day was celebrated under the slogan "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" under the joint auspices of the District Administration, Zilla Panchayat and AYUSH Department, Kodagu at the Kaveri Hall in the district headquarters, Madikeri.

The program was inaugurated by Municipal President Kalavathi and Deputy Divisional Officer Nitin Chakki. The chief guests were T.H.O. Dr. Sanath Kumar, Yoga Bharatiya Yoga Guru K.K. Mahesh Kumar, Morning Stars Advocate Kavan, Neema President Dr. Rajaram, District AYUSH Officer Dr. Shailaja, Assistant Administrative Officer K.T. Kawerappa, TPO Balachandra, Lingappa of Patanjali Yoga Education Committee, Damayanti of Scout Guides and others participated. Yoga practice was conducted under the guidance of Kaushik, a yoga trainer of the AYUSH Department. Nitin Chakki, Kalavathi also practiced yoga. Additional District Collector Sahana S. Hadimani arrived at the program.

Officers and staff of various departments including Yoga Bharathi, Patanjali Yoga Education Committee, Morning Stars, Kodagu College of Medical Sciences, Scouts and Guides, NDRF, NCC, NSS, Youth Empowerment and Sports Department, Sai Hostel, and students of various schools and colleges participated in the yoga practice.

Speaking at the concluding ceremony of the program, Dr. Sanath Kumar said that everyone from children to the elderly should practice yoga. Practicing yoga can maintain physical fitness and following a good diet will help maintain health.

Municipal Council President Kalavati said that practicing yoga is better for health than going to the gym and that morning walks are helpful in maintaining health.

Ayush Officer Dr. Shailaja spoke in the introduction and said that several programs including yoga jatha and lectures on yoga have been organized on the occasion of Yoga Day. NDRF Team Ram and guests of the inaugural ceremony were present on the stage.

District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, District Health and Family Welfare Department, Kodagu Medical College, District Police Department, Youth Empowerment and Sports Department, Public Education Department, Social Welfare Department, Pre-University Education Department, NSS Unit, NCC. The program was organized in collaboration with the unit, Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYKS), Indian Red Cross Society, Yoga Bharati, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Morning Stars, Patanjali Yoga Shikshan Samiti, Neema, Scouts & Guides.

Dr. Arun of the AYUSH Department narrated, Dr. Shubha prayed. Dr. Pallavi welcomed and Dr. Saraswati offered vote of thanks. The program ended with the National Anthem.

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