Mangaluru: India will progress when Indians inculcate humanism. Today India has become the capital of lifestyle related disorders. The main reason for this is reduced human values among the population. There is a need to increase cognitive, social, emotional and moral intelligence and the practice of yoga enables this development opined Prof.Dr. S. Chandrashekar Shetty, Hon.Vice Chancellor of Adichunchanagiri University, Mandya, Karnataka, during his inauguaral address as past of the International Yoga day celebration of Yenepoya (deemed to be University).
A guest lecture on ‘ Science of yoga in modern lifestyle’ was also delivered by Prof. Dr. K. Krishna Bhat, former Chairman, Dept. of human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences, Mangalore University during the celebration. In modern and enhanced stress, people are suffering from diseases related to physical and mental health. Yoga practice safeguards both physical and mental health.
Hon. Vice Chancellor of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Dr. M. Vijaya Kumar opined that here is a need for increased skilled trainers and followers of Pathanjali yoga during his presidential address for the program. He also wished for greater strides of success in the field of Yoga Sciences Reserach & Practice. Dr. Gangadhara Somayaji, Registrar, Yenepoya deemed to be University delivered the welcome address. Mr. Kushalappa Gowds introduced the guest speaker. Dr. B.H. Shripati Rao, Pro. V.C. Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)graced the occasion. Dr. Naveen G.H. Principal of Yenepoya Naturopathy & Yoga Medical College delivered the vote of thanks. Dr. Padmini Thalanjeri was the Master of ceremony for the event.
