SCORES turned out to exercise their mind and body at Guyana’s second International Day of Yoga hosted Sunday at the Everest Cricket Club on Sunday.The event was hosted by the High Commission of India in collaboration with the Brahma Kumaris, the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, the Guyana Islamic Forum, the Hindu Swayamsevak Sang,

the Inter-Religious Organisation and the Viraat Sabhaa.

Among those present at the event were Indian High Commissioner to Guyana Venkatachalam Mahalingam, Yoga Teacher Shri Raj Kumar Sharma and Businessman Roshan Khan.

With the aim of raising awareness of the many benefits of practising yoga, International Yoga Day is now observed worldwide with activities such as Yoga asanas, meditation, meetings, discussions and cultural performances.

Evidence of Yoga in the form of stone sculptures, uncovered in architecture dating back to over 3000 BC, indicates that Yoga may be as old as civilisation.

This activity, which originated in India, is known as an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice. The word “yoga” derives from Sanskrit and means “to join” or “to unite”, symbolising the union of body and consciousness.

It has been reported that Yoga can be done by anyone, regardless of age and gender, since it holds numerous health benefits such as all-round fitness, stress relief, weight loss, increased energy and much more.

Based on scientific reports, yoga is said to stabilise the mind and relief chronic illnesses while contributing to proper blood circulation and inner peace.

It involved the integration of several practices including breath control, simple meditation and the adoption of specific bodily posture. There are also different types of Yoga which involve physical, mental and spiritual concentration.
Today, Yoga is practised in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity.