Puducherry: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), through its Advanced Centre for Yoga Therapy Education and Research (ACYTER), celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with multiple events to promote mind-body wellness under the theme Yoga for One Earth, One Health.

Ahead of IDY, a free training camp on the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) was organised from May 27 to June 20 for students, staff, their families, and the public. A total of 137 participants demonstrated CYP at JIPMER Community Hall on Saturday morning.

On June 20, a workshop titled Stress Management: Mindfulness and Melody was held for students and staff, featuring expert speakers including resource persons from Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education. The session witnessed participation from 202 attendees.

The celebrations began with a live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from Visakhapatnam. JIPMER Director Dr. Vir Singh Negi highlighted scientific evidence supporting yoga's role in lowering inflammatory markers and managing stress and chronic conditions.

An international webinar on Harnessing the Healing Power of Yoga featured seven speakers, including experts from AIIMS Rishikesh, NIMHANS, and Gujarat. Around 200 participants joined to explore yoga's clinical applications.

JIPMER reiterated its commitment to integrating yoga in modern healthcare.