Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and Research, Era University, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow, on the occasion of international Yoga day which is observed on 21st June worldwide organised two days programme on 15th and 16th June 2023 at Era University, Lucknow. The programme was organised to spread the awareness and importance of Yoga in our daily lives through fitness assessment camp for students, faculties and staff of University followed by Yoga Workshop to improve fitness level.
Programme started with Lamp Lighting Ceremony followed by the welcome address by Dr. Sumit Asthana who welcomed all the dignitaries, guests, faculties and students present on the occasion and elaborated about the programme with the importance of Yoga to improve our fitness level and discussed about physiotherapeutic assessment required for checking fitness level. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Era University Prof. (Dr.) Abbas Ali Mahdi in his address gave words of wisdom and extended his blessings to all. He also congratulated Asst. Dean and Head Dr. Sumit Asthana for organizing the event. Furthermore, Aasanas to improve fitness level with other advance Yoga techniques and postures were also demonstrated by certified trained Yoga therapist and Instructor Mrs. Anjali Shukla. Dr. Shallabh Kumar Singh, Dr. Anupama Dhuria, Dr. Arif Rizvi, Dr. Poonam Pachauria, faculties from department of Physiotherapy alongwith clinical staff, Interns, students volunteers were also present as a part of different assessment teams on different stations with fitness assessment tools for measuring vitals, BMI, Cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance.