Lecture on yoga conducted at Haochong village
Source: Chronicle News Service
Noney, November 25 2022:
Noney Battalion Assam Rifles of 22 Sector Assam Rifles and Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) organised a lecture and practice of Yoga at Haochong village under Noney district.
The programme centred on propagation of Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) was organised by Platoon Operating Base, Haochong with an aimed to harness the energy of the local people and Assam Rifles personnel and educate them on the importance of yoga as a means to cultivate the mind and body synergy.
An awareness lecture to highlight that yoga is not only about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with own self, the world and the nature was also conducted.
While stating that yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India, speakers at the event explained that the word 'Yoga' is derived from Sanskrit language which means to join or to unite, symbolising the union of body and consciousness.