Yoga Camp for jail inmates concludes

DGP Prisons S P Vaid and others during valedictory function of Yoga Camp at District Jail Jammu.
DGP Prisons S P Vaid and others during valedictory function of Yoga Camp at District Jail Jammu.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Apr 11: A week long Yoga Camp organized by Art of Living Organization for the jail inmates at District Jail Jammu concluded today.
DGP Prisons, SP Vaid, attended the valedictory function and presented a memento to VP Kotwal, Yoga Teacher for successfully conducting this camp.
Speaking on the occasion, DGP Prisons SP Vaid, said that Yoga is being taught in the prisons for variety of reasons which include management of stress, improvement of health and overall personality. He said the camp was an experiential introductory course to yoga and asked the inmates to practice yoga regularly for a healthy body and mind.
In the camp, 54 inmates took part. During the camp various yog asanas, pranayams, kriyas and relaxation techniques were taught to the inmates by highly trained teachers.
The function was attended by Dr MS Lone, DIG Prisons, Saba Shawl, Staff Officer to DGP, Subash Kumari, Additional Superintendent, District Jail Jammu, other officers and staff of District Jail Jammu.