NESAC celebrated weeklong 2nd International Day of Yoga (IDY) from 13 to 21 June 2016. As a preevent of IDY, a weeklong Yoga training and” Happiness Program” was conducted in association with “Art of Living, Shillong” under the supervision of Smti. Shamita Chakraverty. A series of invited talks were also conducted relevant to the subject. On the opening day, Physiotherapist from NEIGRIHMS, Dr. Darjee presented a talk on healthy lifestyle. Dr Himangshu Baruah, M.D. (Ayu), Medical Officer (Ayu), from North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homeopathy, Shillong (Ministry of Ayush), delivered a talk on ” Yoga: An art of healthy living” for the benefit of the NESAC staff on 17th June, 2016. In the closing ceremony held on 21st June 2016, Fr. (Dr.) Joseph Puthenpurakal SDB, Director, DON BOSCO Centre for Indigenous Cultures, Mawlai, Shillong, Meghalaya was invited as a Chief Guest and Dr. Joseph delivered a talk on “Yoga and Its Benefits”. Practical Yoga Session was also conducted on the closing day under supervision of faculty & HON’RARY SECRETARY, Art of Living (VVKI INDIA), Shillong.
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