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.
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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.
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