3000 students from Schools in the Central Division will be participating in the Third International Day of Yoga at Albert Park next Wednesday to fight NCD’s.
This was revealed by the Minister for Education Dr Mahendra Reddy while speaking at a Press Conference, at the Indian High Commission today.
Reddy adds that Yoga is not just about exercise but also brings harmony in all walks of life and thus, is known for disease prevention, health promotion and management of many lifestyle related disorders and is also part of the Physical Education program in schools.
Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Vishvas Sapkal says that Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian traditional and it embodies unity of mind and body; harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being.
The Indian High Commission in association with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Local Government will be celebrating the Third International Day of Yoga at Albert Park at on the 21st of June.
Celebrations will also be held in the Northern Division at the Sangam Nursing College and in the Western Division at the Girmit Centre in Lautoka.
