International Yoga Day Celebration at Golden Tulip Hotel, Kolkata

NEWS WAVE INDIA: The nature of yoga is to shine the light of awareness into the darkest corners of the body. On the occasion of 7th International Yoga Day, Nephrocare India initiated a session named “Yoga For Healthy Living” to offer a holistic approach towards healthy lifestyle with a proper understanding of
Yoga. The event was organized in collaboration with Mantra and powered by Map5 Events. It was attended by more than 100 participants at Golden Tulip Hotel, Saltlake, Kolkata.

Yoga prevents many chronic diseases and is a blessing to the mankind. It is the best gift that one can offer to his own self. Yoga does not change the way we see things; rather it transforms the one who sees. The event was attended by: Dr. Pratim Sengupta, MD, Internal Medicine and DM, Nephrology as the Mentor; Mr. Subhabrata Bhattacharya, Founder & Director, Mantra Lifestyle Health Club; Mr. Ashish Mittal, Director, Golden Tulip Hotel and several eminent personalities. It was a day long celebration which included sessions on Dhauti Kriya, Anga Mardana, Surya Namaskar, Meditation, Om Chanting and Pranayam. Hatha Yoga, Trataka and Mauna was also practised at the programme. The event also witnessed discourse on principles of Health and Yoga followed by a discussion on Yoga and Mind Control.

Speaking to the media, Mentor of the event, Dr. Pratim Sengupta, MD, Internal Medicine and DM, Nephrology said, “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well-being. Let us work towards adopting Yoga in our daily lives.”

Talking about the importance of Yoga, Mr. Subhabrata Bhattacharya, Founder & Director, Mantra Lifestyle Health Club said, “Regular yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns; relaxes the mind; centers attention; and sharpens concentration. Yoga’s incorporation of meditation and breathing can help improve a person’s mental well-being. Yoga is the golden key to good health and good health is the real wealth.”

Sharing his views, Mr. Ashish Mittal, Director, Golden Tulip Hotel said, “You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside. Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” To encourage the participants, Dr. Pratim Sengupta highlighted the unifying force of Yoga, its immense benefits and how the International Day of Yoga has become part of the global calendar. He concluded the event by saying that Yoga is a light, which once lit will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter will be your flame.