PASIGHAT, Jun 17:Even as the country gears up to celebrate the 4th International Day of Yoga on June 21, Field Outreach Bureau, Pasighat launched its campaign at Mirbukh village near Pasighat on Saturday.
Benefit of Yoga was articulated to the enthusiastic crowd and a film by the Ministry of AYUSH on various yogasanas and the evolution of Yoga as a scientific art was also screened.
Terming Yoga not only a simple exercise, Director and Regional Head Dr. Keshavmurthy said it is a way of life which relieves the body and mind of tensions leading to a happy and healthy life.
He said a recent study has revealed that Yoga prevents injuries among elderly because the fear of falling down declines comparatively in those who practice yoga regularly. He further added that Yoga in schools can help improve emotional health of children and hence it should be made part of formal education.