St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK) celebrated the International Yoga Day in the university campus in collaboration with South Kolkata Yogasana Association on June 21, 2022 with great fervour and gaiety. The celebration witnessed the presence of a large number of students and their spontaneous participation in Yoga performance.

Rev. Dr. John Felix Raj, S.J., Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of SXUK said, “Yoga is a gift to humanity and it is a holistic methodology towards bringing unison of body and mind.” He directed the students to embrace and engage in this exercise religiously.

The theme of this year’s celebration is ‘Yoga for Humanity’. Approximately 25 crore people across the world celebrated the day practising yoga for maintaining better health and wellness.

The young members of the South Kolkata Yogasana Association performed various asanas in front of the students and trained them. The programme concluded with the National Anthem.

Sandeep Mundhra, Sports Officer, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata