Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word yoga derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Every year, June 21 is recognised as International Yoga Day but due to social distancing measures adopted by most countries, the theme set by United Nations for this year is “Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home”. The World Health Organization mentions yoga as a means to improve health in its Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018–2030: more active people for a healthier world. In lieu of this Christ College organized an online National workshop on Yoga on 24, 25 and 26 June 2020. The online session was attended by more than 100 participants from various schools, colleges and universities across the country. The resource person of the workshop was Ms. Pratibha Prasad Yadav, a professional yoga consultant. The theme of the workshop was Yoga at Home; Yoga with Family. The objective of the workshop was to teach yoga for a healthier life and to prepare people to fight against COVID-19.
