Date: 19th June 2025
In commemoration of International Yoga Day 2025, the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, organized a special program on 19th June 2025 at the Siddha Teaching Hospital, Kaithady. The event aimed to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through the practice of yoga, while also emphasizing its integral role in traditional Siddha medicine.
The Department of Moolathaththuvam, Faculty of Siddha Medicine, actively assisted students in performing yoga during the event. The session featured enthusiastic participation from temporary academic staff of the Department of Moolathaththuvam, 20 Phase I BSMS students, and Siddha Medical Officers including Intern Medical Officers. Miss.A.Anushiyaa, Miss.J.Kavipriya and Dr. (Mrs.) S.Ajanthini assisted the students to do the yoga asanas and pranayama techniques promptly.
The event commenced at 8:30 AM, starting with warm-up exercises, followed by a structured session of yoga asanas and pranayama techniques, including Anuloma Viloma and Bhramari, which focused on breath control, mindfulness, and inner balance.
A special highlight of the program was the presence of the Consulate General from the Indian High Commission, who graced the occasion and addressed the gathering, emphasizing the global relevance of Yoga as a holistic approach to health and well-being.
As a token of appreciation and participation, certificates were awarded to all students by the Department of Ayurveda, Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Colombo.
The event successfully reflected the spirit of International Yoga Day by fostering harmony, unity, and awareness about the health benefits of yoga within the Siddha Medical community.
