Pune : More than 450 people from across age groups and fitness levels participated in a special program organised by Freedom From Diabetes (FFD) Institute at Yash Lawns Bibwewadi, to mark the International Yoga Day. Dr. Pallavi Kavhane, PhD in Yoga and three times World Champion in Yoga along with Dr. Pramod Tripathi, Founder FFD led the program with Meditation and Yogasanas including Suryanamaskar. Hundreds of participants completed 108 Surya namaskars. Besides physical intensity, one of the highlight was learning and invoking visual plus emotional energies for better health with the mystic mantra 12 Suryanamaskara chants
Bhimrao Anna Tapkir, MLA, Khadakwasla Constituency and Mr. Amitesh Kumar, Commisioner of Police, Pune graced the occasion as Chief Guests to encourage the participants.
The program was coordinated by FFD team including Dr. Malhar Ganla, Dr Shubhankar Mahapure, Mrs. Gayatri Takte, Dr Rashmi Mathur, Mrs. Snehal Hingmire, Mr. Ranjeet Gawali, Mrs. Manali Shelar, Mrs. Surekha Dange, Mr. Shashank Kulkarni and Freedom From Diabetes team.
JITO, Sancheti College of physiotherapy and some local yoga and hasya clubs also collaborated to make this program a success.
The event aimed to raise awareness about the positive impact of yoga in managing diabetes, offering participants a unique opportunity to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
International Yoga Day, recognized globally, highlights the significance of yoga in promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Freedom from Diabetes recognizes the profound benefits of yoga in the fight against diabetes, a disease that affects millions worldwide.
