<p class="title">Yoga and meditation lift one’s spirit, Zilla Panchayat president Sujatha Krishnappa stressed on Friday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She was speaking after inaugurating the International Yoga Day programme organised by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat and district Ayush Department at the Vokkaligara community hall.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Yoga, when practised daily, de-stresses the mind and helps us remain energetic through the day, she reminded.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr Kumar said Yoga and meditation when incorporated into our lifestyle, increase concentration and confidence and also help us have a positive outlook.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Senior Yoga practitioners Shivappa and Diwaker Bhat demonstrated 15 different types of Yogasanas including ‘Pranayama’.</p>.<p class="bodytext">B K Bhagyakka from Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya shared tips on meditation. Yoga practitioners S P Krupa and Shalini were felicitated.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In Kadur, hundreds participated in the Yoga camp organised by the Raghavendra Yoga Association at Dr B R Ambedkar playground. Yoga teachers Vijaya and Girish highlighted the importance of International Yoga Day and the need to practise Yoga daily.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Physical education teacher Shekarappa said Yoga has helped many obtain relief from stress-related diseases and nerve disorders.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He spoke at Yoga camp organised by Vidyabharathi Institution at Shridevi Chamundeshwari Ammanavara Temple community hall in Banakal near Kottigehara.</p>.<p class="bodytext">About 600 students from Shri Lakshmeesha Samyuktha PU College took part in a camp organised in Devanoor. BJP organised a mass camp at Raitha Bhavana in Mudigere. After the session, the members were presented with free saplings and administered an oath to protect the environment.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">In Kodagu</p>.<p class="bodytext">Schools, colleges and associations observed the International Yoga Day.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A session was held at Kushalnagar Government First Grade College by NSS. Yoga teacher H R Uday Prakash explained how Yoga helps free the mind from distractions.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In Somwarpet, policemen and institution heads participated in a camp organised by Art of Living at Manasa hall.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Sub-inspector Shivashankar inaugurated the event. “Yoga is being embraced in western countries but ignored in India. Today, Yoga has received due recognition, with many people passionate about Yakshagana,” he stressed.</p>
<p class="title">Yoga and meditation lift one’s spirit, Zilla Panchayat president Sujatha Krishnappa stressed on Friday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She was speaking after inaugurating the International Yoga Day programme organised by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat and district Ayush Department at the Vokkaligara community hall.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Yoga, when practised daily, de-stresses the mind and helps us remain energetic through the day, she reminded.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr Kumar said Yoga and meditation when incorporated into our lifestyle, increase concentration and confidence and also help us have a positive outlook.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Senior Yoga practitioners Shivappa and Diwaker Bhat demonstrated 15 different types of Yogasanas including ‘Pranayama’.</p>.<p class="bodytext">B K Bhagyakka from Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya shared tips on meditation. Yoga practitioners S P Krupa and Shalini were felicitated.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In Kadur, hundreds participated in the Yoga camp organised by the Raghavendra Yoga Association at Dr B R Ambedkar playground. Yoga teachers Vijaya and Girish highlighted the importance of International Yoga Day and the need to practise Yoga daily.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Physical education teacher Shekarappa said Yoga has helped many obtain relief from stress-related diseases and nerve disorders.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He spoke at Yoga camp organised by Vidyabharathi Institution at Shridevi Chamundeshwari Ammanavara Temple community hall in Banakal near Kottigehara.</p>.<p class="bodytext">About 600 students from Shri Lakshmeesha Samyuktha PU College took part in a camp organised in Devanoor. BJP organised a mass camp at Raitha Bhavana in Mudigere. After the session, the members were presented with free saplings and administered an oath to protect the environment.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">In Kodagu</p>.<p class="bodytext">Schools, colleges and associations observed the International Yoga Day.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A session was held at Kushalnagar Government First Grade College by NSS. Yoga teacher H R Uday Prakash explained how Yoga helps free the mind from distractions.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In Somwarpet, policemen and institution heads participated in a camp organised by Art of Living at Manasa hall.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Sub-inspector Shivashankar inaugurated the event. “Yoga is being embraced in western countries but ignored in India. Today, Yoga has received due recognition, with many people passionate about Yakshagana,” he stressed.</p>
