Yoga for obesity management
The department of Yoga in Lucknow University organized a seminar on 'Yoga in Obesity Management' while the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at KGMU organized a yoga camp for pregnant women to mark International Yoga month.
"Yoga offers a powerful path to managing obesity," said yoga instructor Pooja Singh. Yoga instructors Priyanjali Pandey, Monika Singh, and Preeti Manuj guided pregnant women through various beneficial yoga practices. They also taught pranayama techniques along with meditation.
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