The National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Chennai celebrated the International Day of Yoga 2018 on 21 June 2018 at the open ground in the NIS premises.
Shri U. Sagayam, IAS, Vice Chairman, Science City, Government of Tamil Nadu, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The programme commenced with the lighting of the lamp, followed by the welcome address by Prof. Dr. V. Bhanumathi, Director, National Institute of Siddha.
Postgraduate scholars of the Department of Sirappu Maruthuvam presented a special yoga performance on the stage. This was followed by a Mass Yoga Programme in which staff members, postgraduate scholars, patients and members of the public participated. Herbal tea and refreshments were distributed to all participants after the Mass Yoga Programme.
