International Yoga Week Kicks Off with Enthusiasm at Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut
By Local Post Bureau | Meerut | 19 June 2025
The serene corridors of Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College (LLRMC), Meerut echoed with the spirit of wellness and discipline as the International Yoga Week commenced with great enthusiasm, in alignment with government directives promoting holistic health.
Held across multiple venues within the institution, including the College of Nursing and the MP Hall, the week-long celebration brought together students and faculty members from MBBS, paramedical, and nursing programs, all united by a shared commitment to physical and mental well-being.
ЁЯзШтАНтЩАя╕П Dual Venues, Unified Spirit
The event was formally inaugurated by Dr. Gyaneshwar Tank, Vice Principal of LLRMC, and Dr. S. Balamani Bose, Principal of the College of Nursing.
In the College of Nursing, renowned yoga practitioner Shri Manish Gupta led a powerful session focused on traditional yogic practices and their contemporary relevance. Simultaneously, in the MP Hall, Dr. Pradeep Yadav, senior faculty from the Pharmacy Department, guided students through a series of asanas and breathing techniques aimed at reducing stress and improving focus.
тАЬYoga isnтАЩt just about physical postures; it is a path to inner clarity, confidence, and peace,тАЭ said Dr. Gyaneshwar Tank, addressing students and staff.
ЁЯй║ Health, Harmony, and Holistic Growth
Over the course of the sessions, participants were taught not just physical yoga techniques but also the philosophy and science behind them. Emphasis was laid on how yoga can:
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Enhance physical flexibility and core strength
- Improve concentration and mental clarity
- Boost self-awareness and self-confidence
This was especially relevant for students in demanding medical courses, who often face high stress levels and long academic hours.
ЁЯСитАНтЪХя╕П A Collaborative Wellness Effort
The event saw widespread participation from faculty members including Dr. Lalita Chaudhary, Dr. Yogesh Manik, and Dr. Amarendra Chaudhary, along with all teaching and non-teaching staff from the nursing college.
The dual-venue initiative made it possible to engage more students while maintaining the peaceful, focused environment needed for authentic yoga practice.
ЁЯМП A Step Toward тАЬOne Earth, One HealthтАЭ
As India prepares for International Yoga Day on June 21 with the theme “One Earth, One Health”, LLRMCтАЩs week-long celebration is a reflection of the national vision to integrate yoga as a sustainable lifestyle choice for a healthier nation.
