Yoga vibes take over Bhatkhande Vishwavidyalaya | Lucknow News

Lucknow: In a bid to promote holistic wellness, Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya has launched a yoga camp which will continue up to International Yoga Day on June 21.The university has planned a diverse range of activities combining traditional yoga practices with modern engagement methods. The camp features innovative events like yoga dance performances and enlightening dialogues on disease prevention through yoga practices. Special emphasis is being placed on Naad yoga and various yoga asanas.To encourage student participation, the university has organized several competitions, including impromptu speech contests, yoga-themed quizzes and artistic events such as painting competitions featuring different yoga asanas and rangoli-making.The academic aspect of the celebration includes an international webinar titled ‘Yoga: The confluence of knowledge and experience’ and a thought-provoking discussion on “Heritage to development: role of yoga.” A yoga marathon is also scheduled as part of the festivities.Speaking about the initiative, Vice-Chancellor Prof Mandavi Singh emphasized the contemporary relevance of yoga. “In today’s world of sedentary lifestyles, understanding yoga’s benefits is crucial. It’s not just about physical fitness; yoga has proven effective in managing various chronic diseases,” the VC said.