18-06-2025
Five-minute session of yoga held at workplace
Two AYUSH interns, Gayatri and Suchita, assisted by A.J. Prakash, Naturopathy Medical Officer at Government Wenlock Hospital, Mangaluru, performed a five-minute yoga session at the Press Club here on Wednesday.
The yoga session, which was conducted as per 'Y Break' (yoga break at workplace) protocol developed by the Ministry of AYUSH, was arranged by the Dakshina Kannada district AYUSH Department, in view of the 'World Yoga Day' celebration scheduled on June 21.
The interns started with Bhramari pranayama, which was followed by Naadi Shuddi pranayama. Then they demonstrated Tadasana, Skandha Chakrasana, Uttana Mandukasana, Kati Chakrasana, and Ardha Chakrasana. Dr. Prakash explained the benefits of each of the yogic practices and asanas.
Before the start of the session, District AYUSH officer Mohammed Iqbal stated that the 'Y break' protocol has been developed to help professionals practice yoga during their breaks at work. This set of pranayamas and yoga postures has been designed to help professionals alleviate work stress and stay fresh in the workplace. The 'Y break' protocol is also available through a mobile app. People can type 'Y break' to see videos related to yoga at the workplace, Dr. Iqbal said.
