Geriatric Seva Rathna award presented
A book 'Mudhumaiyai Ilamaiyakkum Yoga Payirchi' (Yoga practice that makes old age youthful), authored by S. Abirami Premnath, a naturopathy and yoga specialist was also launched on the occasion by S. Rajeswaran, former judge of the Madras High Court. Mr. Rajeswaran said the 18 asanas that have been detailed in the book that can be practiced for good health. Dr. Natarajan said the book the book is not just for the elderly but for the entire family, with jokes and anecdotes for all to read.
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