Sitar recital enhances Yoga demonstration at Expert PU College
Mr. Nayak, who is the Director (Information Technology) with the College recited Sitar throughout the Yoga performance guided by Yoga Guru Gopalakrishna Delampady. The Guru said when students practice Yoga every day, they could develop concentration while improving their mental and physical health. It was heartening to note that the college conducts Yoga practice daily for its students, he said.
Mr. Nayak said Yoga and music considerably influence and satisfy one's mind. Mr. Delampady and his team demonstrated several Asanas while students followed them. College principal Ramachandra Bhat and others were present.
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Counsellor Manjula Rao on Saturday urged students to leave mobile phones behind and practice Pranayama and other breathing exercises once they wake up. She was speaking after inaugurating the Yoga Day celebrations at Shakti Residential School here.
Delampady Yoga Pratishthana trainers Subhadra and Veena Marla led the Yogasana demonstration session for students. Kreeda Bharathi former president Kariyappa Rai, institution advisor K. Ramesh, PU college principal Venkatesh Murthy, residential school principal Babitha Suraj and others were present.
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