Yoga Session Organised for Jail Inmates to Promote Health and Nicely-Being

Sri Vijaya Puram | June 1, 2026

The Ayush Wing of the Directorate of Health Services, in collaboration with the A&N State Ayush Society beneath the National Ayush Mission (NAM), carried out a particular yoga session for jail inmates on May 27, geared toward selling bodily well being, psychological well-being and emotional stability by means of the follow of yoga.

The programme was held within the presence of Jailor Mohammed Iqbal and Chief Head Warder P.V.K. Vinod Kumar, whose assist facilitated the profitable conduct of the session.

The yoga session was organised beneath the supervision of Dr. Nandini, Medical Officer In-Charge (Yoga and Naturopathy), and was led by Yoga Therapist Gunasekhar from Ayush Hospital. During the session, inmates have been guided by means of varied yoga postures, respiratory workout routines and leisure strategies designed to enhance general well being and wellness.

Participants have been educated on the advantages of normal yoga follow, together with improved flexibility, energy and posture. The session additionally targeted on stress discount, nervousness administration and the event of emotional resilience by means of managed respiratory and leisure practices.

Officials highlighted that constant yoga follow can improve focus, enhance emotional management, promote higher sleep and encourage a disciplined and constructive life-style.

The inmates actively participated within the session and expressed appreciation for the chance to expertise the therapeutic and calming results of yoga. The initiative kinds a part of ongoing efforts by the Ayush Wing to increase the advantages of holistic healthcare and wellness practices to completely different sections of society.