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Focus Malaysia
20-06-2025
- Health
- Focus Malaysia
PERSAMA announces Jigsaw Puzzle Championship for Autism 2025 during Father's Day celebrations
PERTUBUHAN Sayang Malaysia (PERSAMA), in collaboration with Green Yoga, has announced the Jigsaw Puzzle Championship for Autism during a Father's Day celebration. The Jigsaw Puzzle Championship for Autism 2025 aims to create a platform for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to showcase their strengths and capabilities. Jigsaw puzzles offer a range of cognitive benefits for autistic children. Assembling a puzzle needs problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and attention to detail. It also encourages logical thinking and can improve memory, fine motor skills, concentration, planning and social skills. Immediately before the announcement, over 100 participants gathered in Klang to celebrate Father's Day, a significant community event specifically designed for children on the autism spectrum and their fathers or caregivers. The celebration featured sensory-friendly fun activities conducted by the founder of Green Yoga, Naneecharam Muniandy who is a certified yoga instructor. The celebration highlighted the role of fathers and male caregivers in the emotional and developmental journey of children with ASD. Participants shared their experiences, taking great strides to raise awareness, break down stereotypes, and reaffirm the community's commitment to empowering autistic children fully. These events are just some of the many ways PERSAMA provides support, capacity building, and outreach activities to families with individuals with autism nationwide. PERSAMA founder noted that the number of children diagnosed with autism nationally has risen to over 58,000 with Selangor having the highest incidence of cases. 'This is a growing issue and needs close collaboration between the government and its agencies, NGOs, parents/caregivers, and teachers to build a sustainable approach for the future,' she added. 'Behind each child is a family attempting to navigate complex challenges and PERSAMA is here to provide support where needed.' All Malaysian with autism are invited to participate in the Jigsaw Puzzle Championship for Autism 2025 which has over RM 7,000 in cash prizes to be won. Jigsaw puzzles are a valuable therapeutic and educational tool that can be tailored to meet the needs of children with autism, fostering a sense of achievement and joy in the process. Benefits of jigsaw puzzles include: Enhances fine motor skills; Develops problem-solving skills; Boosts concentration and focus; Supports visual-spatial skills; Promotes calmness and relaxation; Builds perseverance and patience; and Develops cognitive skills. When: Day : Saturday & Sunday : Saturday & Sunday Date : November 8 & 9, 2025 : November 8 & 9, 2025 Venue: KL/Klang Valley (TBA) Entry fee: 50% discount for PERSAMA members RM 100 for non members Entry requirements: Ages ranging from 4 years and above OKU card or doctor's diagnosis report is compulsory Categories: Age 4-6 Age 7-9 Age 10–12 Age 13-15 Age 16-18 Age 19 and above Register at: Registration closes at midnight on October 15, 2025. For more details, WhatsApp 017-721 1859. ‒ June 20, 2025
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Yoga activities launched in Dharwad dist
Hubballi: As part of International Yoga Day on June 21, a week-long series of yoga activities was launched in the district. Under the theme of 'Yoga for One Earth One Health', the AYUSH department launched five programmes — Yoga Sangam, Yoga Meditation, Yoga Dhanush, Green Yoga and Yoga Unplugged — in the district. The ministry of AYUSH launched the 'Y-Break' app, which provides guided yoga routines to help individuals de-stress and refocus during their workday. A 5-minute yoga practice began at govt offices such as Head Post Office, Ayurvedic College and Homeopathic College in Hubballi. These routines include simple asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and dhyana (meditation). District AYUSH officer Ganesh Kabade told TOI that the department is organising competitions, activities and educational campaigns to increase enthusiasm for yoga among the younger generation. These include yoga reels competition, yoga poster competition, yoga quiz competition and yoga essay competition. Dr Shashidhar Talakal, medical officer at AYUSH department, said the Green Yoga programme has been planned to be organised with the forest department. A plantation drive and yoga practice will be organised at the forest department office in Dharwad. Ashok Akkeri, assistant administrative officer, said the department has 18 yoga instructors to organise camps and yoga practice. Regular yoga is carried out at Ayushman health centres at Tegur, Shirur and Nigadi Village. The event at Kelgeri Lake is getting a good response as many are participating in yoga. Bhimappa Laddi, yoga instructor at the AYUSH department, said yoga brings the body and mind together and is built on three elements: movement, breathing, and meditation. Everyone should practice yoga, he said.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘One Earth, One Health' is theme for Yoga Day: Mandya DC
Mandya: Along with promoting health, yoga enhances concentration among students, said deputy commissioner Kumara. He stated that the 11th International Day of Yoga , which will be held on June 21 in the district, should be conducted in an organised manner. Presiding over a preparatory meeting at the district training institute auditorium on Monday in connection with the 11th International Day of Yoga, he mentioned that this year's celebration will be held under the theme 'One Earth, One Health'. He added that this time, a Green Yoga and Yoga Dhanush programme should also be organised. The Green Yoga initiative will be held in collaboration with the forest department, where tree planting will be done after the yoga session. Yoga Dhanush is a 10–15-minute yoga programme designed to reach a larger audience, including KSRTC employees, prisoners, persons with disabilities, and industrial workers, through the Y-Break Yoga App. He instructed that this programme be specially organised for garment workers in the Maddur industrial area. On June 21, the yoga session is scheduled to take place at the PET grounds from 7am to 7.45am. He instructed that everyone should arrive at the venue by 6am, and the stage programme should begin at 6.30am. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo Kumara directed that the event be organised in such a way that more than 6,000 people—including school and college students, hostel residents, women's organisations, and yoga institutes—participate in the celebration. Five yoga instructors should be appointed as coordinators and must provide two to three days of prior training to the participants. This will ensure that the event is conducted effectively. He also emphasised assigning physical education teachers to manage the queues and maintain order on the day of the programme. Security arrangements will be made by the police department, and the health department will provide ambulance services, first aid, and organise a blood donation camp. District Ayush officer Dr Pushpa, deputy director of the department of women and child development Rajamurthy, president of the District Red Cross Society Dr Meera Shivalingayya, and assistant director of information and public relations department SH Nirmala were also present.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Ahead of Yoga Day, Ayurveda College will organise various activities to promote awareness, holistic health
In view of the 11th International Yoga Day on June 21, the Government Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Mysuru, is spearheading a series of yoga and wellness initiatives to promote public awareness and holistic health. This year's theme is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. As a prelude to the main event, a yoga awareness rally was held recently to encourage community participation and highlight yoga's role in daily well-being. On Tuesday, a pre-event programme held at the college. K. Harish Gowda, MLA, inaugurated the event. K.S. Radhakrishna Ramarao, the principal of the college, presided over the event. One of the new features of this year's campaign is Yoga Dhanush, which mobilises government agencies, educational institutions, NGOs, and women's groups (Mahila Mandals) to promote yoga through community engagement. From June 10 to 15, the District AYUSH Department will conduct outreach programmes at ten Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across Mysuru district, emphasising yoga's preventive and therapeutic benefits, a press release said here. The main Yoga Day event, with the support of the Mysuru District Administration and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), will take place on June 21. The AYUSH officials will collaborate with yoga instructors and volunteers to facilitate the celebrations, the release added. The Green Yoga initiative, as part of the event, will be coordinated by NSS, NCC, Scouts and Guides, Youth Red Cross, and other volunteer groups to encourage yoga practice in schools, colleges, and public spaces through active student and faculty involvement. Between June 1 and 21, a variety of awareness activities, including street plays, exhibitions, and yoga demonstrations, will be organised across educational institutions, wellness centres, and public venues, with support from the Karnataka AYUSH Department and Mysuru Zilla Panchayat, the release stated.
The Hindu
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Mysuru gears up for International Yoga Day with 21-day pre-event activities
The city known to be an international yoga hub is bracing up for International Yoga Day to be celebrated on June 21. In the run-up to the actual event, the stakeholders from the Department of Ayush and Federation of Yoga Organisations will conduct a slew of programmes for 21 days culminating with the grand finale at the Mysuru palace on June 21. The curtain raiser for the yoga day event was launched in front of the Lalitha Mahal Palace on Sunday and District Ayush Officer Renuka Devi flagged off the yoga performance in which nearly 300 persons from various institutions, including all Ayush dispensaries, took part in it. Termed as Yoga Dhanush, this was the first of the series of such events planned in the lead up to the global celebrations. Girish, Yoga instructor from the Department of Ayush, said that this was the curtain raiser and in a move to drum up greater public participation, pre-event activities will be held at different places across the city every day culminating with the International Yoga Day on June 21. The theme of this year's global event is Yoga for One Earth, One Health and apart from Yoga Dhanush, the Ayush has planned Yoga Unplugged, Green Yoga (Harit Yoga), Yogodhyana and Yoga Sangama, said Mr. Girish. The Sunday's Yoga Dhanush programme commenced at 7 a.m. and was held for one hour as per the yoga day protocol. There will be another session of Yoga Dhanush on June 6 at the Mall of Mysore, scheduled from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., featuring a 45-minute general yoga demonstration. The Yoga Unplugged initiative will take place on June 4 at the Police Training School in Jyothinagar, where a yoga workshop and awareness campaign will be conducted for female constable trainees between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Details about the remaining events including Green Yoga, Yogodhyana, and Yoga Sangama will be shared with the public in the days ahead. Mysuru has long been recognised for its yoga tradition and was home to legendary teachers like T. Krishnamacharya whose students included B.K.S. Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois, who played key roles in popularising yoga worldwide. The Wadiyars of Mysuru took the lead in patronising yoga and the then Maharaja Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar (1794-1868) wrote 'Sritattvanidhi' which also has a chapter on yoga complete with postures. In the present times, Mysuru is home to hundreds of yoga institutions that cater to the growing demand from both local residents and international students who come to the city to learn yoga.
