AIIMS Raipur celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga with widespread participation

   *Nearly 400 participants, including faculty, nursing staff, and the general public, join the celebrations across AIIMS and CIPET campuses...

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 *Nearly 400 participants, including faculty, nursing staff, and the general public, join the celebrations across AIIMS and CIPET campuses 

 Raipur  .

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The 12th International Day of Yoga was celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur today. Organized in association with the Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), Delhi, the event centered around this year's global theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” The celebrations witnessed active participation from institutional faculty, nursing staff, administrative personnel, and members of the general public, reflecting a growing awareness and acceptance of yoga as a crucial, holistic health practice.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest, Lt. Gen. Ashok Jindal (Retd), Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Raipur, emphasized the profound importance of integrating yoga into daily routines to promote healthy ageing, longevity, and overall mental and physical well-being. The event was also graced by several distinguished dignitaries, including Lt. Col. Dharmaveer Singh Chouhan, Deputy Director (Admin); Prof. (Dr.) Debendra Tripathy, Medical Superintendent; and Prof. (Dr.) Avinash Ingle, Dean (Examinations), AIIMS Raipur.

The main event featured the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) session, which commenced early in the morning. The session was led by Dr. Vikram Pai, Medical Officer (Yoga & Naturopathy), AIIMS Raipur, who guided over 300 participants through various yoga asanas and breathing exercises. Dr. Pai also welcomed the guests and delivered the formal vote of thanks.

In a bid to extend the reach of this global observance, AIIMS Raipur organized a parallel yoga program at the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Raipur. The CIPET event drew 70 enthusiastic attendees and was graced by the Director of CIPET Raipur as the Chief Guest. Combined with the main campus event, the joint initiative successfully mobilized nearly 400 participants to embrace the path of yoga.