*May our goal be to attain maturity in Yoga: Dr.Vinaya Poornima*

Mangalore: Yoga is not only about getting physically fit, it is about mind and spirituality. We should aim to attain maturity in yoga practice, said KMC Radiology Department Associate Professor Dr. Vinaya Poornima.

Speaking as the chief guest at International Yoga Day celebration organized by the Department of Human Consciousness and Yoga Science, of Mangalore University, in collaboration with IQAC of University College Mangalore, at Ravindra Kalabhavan here on Wednesday.

Presiding over the event, Principal Dr. Anasuya Rai said that after noticing the excellent response to the Yoga classes conducted by the Yogic Science Department, a new Yoga Therapy Centre has been launched in the college. Prathyaksh Kumar, a National- level Yoga performer of the college gave a demonstration of Yogasanas.

Yogic Science Department Coordinator Dr. Kesavamurthy T welcomed the guests. Department Lecturer Ajithesh introduced guests. Dr. Rangappa extended vote of thanks. Yoga student Pavithra mastered the ceremony. Umanatha K from the Department of Yogic Science led a Yoga practice of one hour, prior to the stage program.
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