Report on the Celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 (June 21, 2026)
The Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (HIMSR) celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2026 at the HIMSR Foyer. The event was organized under the theme ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing‘ and witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, students, and supporting staffs.
Theme: Yoga for Healthy Ageing
Date: 21 June 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Venue: HIMSR Foyer
Organized by: Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (HIMSR)
The programme commenced with the assembly of participants, followed by the welcome address delivered by Prof. Musharraf Hussain, Dean/Principal, HIMSR. He highlighted the importance of yoga in promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being and encouraged participants to adopt yoga as a regular lifestyle practice.
The occasion was graced by Shri Chandan Kumar Chaudhary, MLA, Sangam Vihar, who attended as the Chief Guest. In his address, he emphasized the role of yoga in fostering a healthier society and promoting healthy ageing.
The yoga session was conducted by Dr. Shubhra Gautam (Yoga instructor), who guided participants through various yogic postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. The session focused on enhancing flexibility, balance, mindfulness, and overall wellness, and was actively attended by faculty members, students, and supporting staff.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Prof. Ajay Thakral, Officiating Medical Superintendent, HAHC Hospital. He expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, Dean, yoga instructor, participants, and organizing team for making the event a success.
Outcome of the Programme
- Increased awareness regarding the benefits of yoga for healthy ageing and disease
- Encouraged adoption of healthy lifestyle practices among faculty members, students, and supporting staff.
- Promoted physical fitness, mental well-being, stress management, and
- Strengthened the institutional commitment towards preventive healthcare and
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The organizing committee comprised the following members:
- Taskin Khan, Department of Ophthalmology
- Perveen Akhter, Department of Physiology
- Afreen Khan, Department of Paediatrics
- Mohd. Ayub Ansari, Department of Paediatrics
- Neetu Shree, Department of Microbiology
- Jayanthi G, Department of Microbiology
- Kailash Chandra, Department of Biochemistry
- Mohd. Anas Khan, Department of Anatomy
- Shreshth Khanna, Department of Pharmacology
- Asma Aftab, Department of Community Medicine
- Aparaajita Bhatnaagar, Department of Physiology
- Fauzia Iftekhar, Department of Physiology
- Manju Sharma, Department of Physiology
