Mangaluru: The International Day of Yoga was celebrated at the Yenepoya Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital by the department of Swastavrutta and Yoga on June 21.

The chief guest of the event Kushalappa Gowda gave an informative speech on Astanga Yoga. The presidential address was delivered by Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dr. C V Raghuveer.

Students and faculty members actively participated in a mass yoga session, which was followed by a stage programme.

Dr. Shilpa K. Asst. Professor compeered the event. Dr. Preethi Nair, Dietician welcomed the gathering. Dr. Supriya S. Asst. Professor, delivered the vote of thanks.

Dr. S G Prasanna Aithal, Dean of Yenepoya Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital and Dr. Vivekananda Vernekar, Dean of Yenepoya Homeopathy Medical College and Hospital were present.