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Time of India
31-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Hands up! Bhondsi prison inmates take a lesson in yoga
Gurgaon: More than 3,000 inmates of Bhondsi jail participated in a yoga session on Saturday to promote health and wellness behind bars. The event, jointly organised by the Haryana prisons and the Ayush department, saw enthusiastic participation from both male and female prisoners. Of the total 3,045 participants, 2,940 were male inmates, while 105 were female prisoners. The session, conducted under the guidance of a professional yoga instructor, saw inmates practising various yoga poses and breathing exercises held within the jail premises. The session was attended by the director general of the jail, Mohammad Akil. "This programme is part of our ongoing efforts to promote holistic wellness among inmates and aid in their rehabilitation process," said DG Jail as he encouraged them to seek good employment opportunities upon release, leave behind a life of crime, and wish for a happy life for themselves and their families. Dr Brahm Prakash from the Ayush department conducted the yoga session following the International Yoga Day protocol. He stated that regular yoga and pranayama not only keep the body healthy but also improve mental health. The AYUSH Department team included six yoga instructors, comprising two female and four male assistants, who provided yoga training. For security reasons, the yoga practice was conducted at three different locations: women in the women's ward, inmates in Phase 1, and inmates in Phase 2. Naresh Goyal, superintendent of Bhondsi Jail, said a group yoga session would also be held on International Yoga Day, June 21, in the prison complex. A structured routine is followed at the district jail in Gurugram for the overall development and welfare of the inmates, he added. A green environment has been created in the jail to ensure oxygen supply and maintain aesthetics.
Hans India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Yoga brings mental peace, complete health: Geetanjali Sharma
Machilipatnam: Krishna district in-charge Collector Geetanjali Sharma urged everyone to achieve mental peace and complete health through the practice of Yoga. She called upon all citizens to participate in yoga programmes and become healthier. On Wednesday morning, in connection with the upcoming 11th International Yoga Day, the c at the Zilla Parishad Convention Hall in the city, organised by the AYUSH Department. She was the chief guest and inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. Speaking on the occasion, she announced that 'Yoga Andhra 2025' has been launched on Wednesday in preparation for International Yoga Day on June 21. She stated that various yoga competitions and other programmes will be conducted in the district for a month until June 21. She highlighted the numerous benefits of practicing yoga, emphasising that connecting the mind with the body leads to complete health, happiness, and a peaceful life. Yoga programmes will be organised by the AYUSH Department in collaboration with various yoga associations not only at the district level but also at the mandal and village levels. Yoga gurus, along with their disciples, will provide yoga training to people across the district. These yoga training classes will also be conducted in colleges and schools after the summer holidays. Preparations are underway to organise a large-scale yoga event on Manginapudi Beach on that day. The collector urged everyone to continue practicing yoga continuously for their personal health, even after the month-long government programmes conclude, emphasising the importance of individual dedication. She called upon all citizens to participate in these yoga programmes and achieve good health. DRO K Chandrashekhara Rao, Municipal Commissioner Bapiraju, RDO K Swathi, District Animal Husbandry Department Officer Chinna Narasimhulu, District Education Officer Ramarao, DSDO Jhansi Lakshmi, DSP Ch Raja, RIO Solomon Raju, AYUSH Department Senior Medical Officer Javed Khan, Dr. Bhagyalakshmi, Yoga Gurus Gurunatha Babu, Chintaiah, and others also participated.
