Dr Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre organised an hour long Yoga confluence to mark the International Yoga Day on 20th June.

More than 200 people participated in the programme which was inaugurated by Minister for Tamil Official Language and Tamil Culture and Archaeology Ma Foi K. Pandiarajan. The main aim of the event, which brought together best-of-the-best practitioners, was to educate and spread awareness about yoga in combating diabetes and leading a healthy lifestyle. The event showcased special yoga demonstrations conducted by instructors that could be easily adopted for practice in day-to-day life. The programme also reiterated the key message of 'Let’s defeat Diabetes, Campaign with a strong emphasis on prevention of Diabetes for non-diabetics and control of diabetes for diabetics''. The programme covered various flexible asanas, meditation, breathing exercises and other postures to help in combating and regulating diabetes as well as other lifestyle related complications. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Pandiarajan said ''inspired from ancient science, yoga is the need of the hour for millions of people, who are combating various health challenges owing to the modern lifestyle, eating habits and inadequate physical activities.''

''Yoga is a holistic philosophy which helps in proper mind and body coordination which in turn enhances the quality of life for those who practice it regularly'', he added. Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre said ''the event was yet another step towards further spreading the awareness about bringing Yoga practices into our everyday life to control diabetes effectively.''

''Yoga is an ancient practice that helps one master physical, mental and spiritual well being, which is a holistic practice that we urge our patients to adopt. Yoga is the best lifestyle strategy, which facilitates in reducing physical inactivity, impaired sleep, depression, stress, dysfunctional habits, which are commonly seen in Type-2 diabetes and thereby helps in better management of diabetes”.