Mysore/Mysuru: On the occasion of the IDY, which has gained huge prominence on the global calendar, the Columbia Asia Hospitals, Mysuru, a unit of Manipal Hospitals, had organised a successful online Yoga session at the hospital yesterday.

The event focused on the art of powering physical and mental well-being, especially relevant during the pandemic.

The session was organised over Google Meet from 7 am to 8 am, with people’s participation from all walks of life.

A total of 52 participants attended the session. Supriya Dutta, an ardent follower of Yoga, led the sessions which underlined the importance of practicing Yoga to help improve immunity. 

Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Gautam Das, General Manager at Columbia Asia Hospitals, Mysuru, said: “India is the home of Yoga. The goodness of this ancient practice, which provides a holistic approach to wellness, is often underrated. At Columbia Asia Hospitals, we believe in the power of Yoga and its influence on the body and mind.”

“The online Yoga session was our effort to spread positivity during the stressful time presented by the pandemic, drawing people towards this traditional method of deriving energy by focusing on not just the physical aspects but also the mental elements,” said Dr. Gautam, who conceptualised the event.

“The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown processes have put immense pressure on physical and psychological well-being of people. Yoga can be a powerful tool that help people cope with the uncertainty and loneliness of lockdown, as well as uphold their physical well-being,” said Supriya Dutta, a renowned expert in Yoga, wellness and meditation.