Srinagar: Governor N.N. Vohra on Thursday said that yoga should be taught at educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir.
Vohra attended the 4th International Yoga Day organised by the Directorate of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy, J&K, in early morning on Thursday at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex.
Governor observed that Yoga is a scientific method maintaining the health and balance of the mind and body and its techniques have now been reoriented to suit modern sociological needs and lifestyles, thereby helping in mitigation of diseases and promotion of health.
Emphasising the importance of Yoga for physical and mental fitness, Governor stressed that yoga should be taught at educational institutions and there should also be special arrangements for teaching it to senior citizens.
Earlier, Governor participated in the Yoga exercises conducted by Sh. Deepak Sharma, Yoga expert. In this session over 1000 participants of all age groups participated.
Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education, in his inaugural address emphasised that people should make yoga an integral part of their life.
Niraj Kumar, Director Indian Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy, also participated in the yoga session.
