Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 18: NDS and Indian Yoga Association (IYA) here today celebrated International Yoga Day.
Vikram Randhawa, former MLC was chief guest on this occasion while Yoga Guru, Dr. Shreyansh Kumar Jain, State Yoga Commissioner, State Chairman Indian Yoga Association presided over.
Vijay Sharma, former Deputy Commissioner & State vice president of Bharat Vikas Parishad was guest of honour while Sudha Chander Sharma, joint secretary IYA was special guest.
Nidhi Sharma, a Dogri Poetess was special guest and the day was celebrated at Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha, Parade.
Dr. Jain explained about the history of Yoga Day and need of Yoga in the present scenario.
He also talked about stress management and wellness and educated the gathering on symptoms, causes and treatment of tension, stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression and blood pressure.
Sudha Chander demonstrated different Yogic postures and Pranayama (breathing exercises).
Susheel Bhola recited a Yoga song and Lalit Sharma presented vote of thanks.
The programme concluded with Vedic prayer and National Anthem.
Yash Pal Yash coordinated the programme.