BC Bhagavan, Ramacandra G. Bhat Kotemane, the famous BNS Iyengar Yoga teacher and others in the inauguration of the second state yoga conference in Mysur. | Photo Credit: Ma Sriram
The second yoga conference organized by the Federation of Yoga Teachers in Karnataka combined scholars, experts and healthcare professionals to consider the importance of practice in modern life on Sunday and its role in building a healthy society.
BC Bhagavan, Vice -Rector of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, stressed that yoga, an Indian ancient gift for the world, is an inaugure event and is now globally accepted as a holistic life practice of the University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).
“Previously, it was closely perceived as just a form of exercise. But in the last few decades, the awareness of its deeper spiritual and therapeutic dimensions has increased,” he said.
Bhagavan emphasized the international yoga range, noted that the International Yoga Day (Idy) was now celebrated in nearly 170 countries, symbolizing the widespread acceptance of this practice.
However, he increased concern about the growing disconnection of the Indian generation after 90 years since the country’s tradition.
“They are deeply influenced by the Western lifestyle, addicted to digital media and attracted to short -format content, such as coils, from an early age. Their concentration level and attention range are disturbingly low,” he noted, emphasizing the need to promote yoga and naturopathy between the new generation. This will help youth build durability and holistic well -being, said Mr. Bhagavan.
He stated that nearly 25% of youth are allegedly involved in the use of tobacco and abuse of addictive substances and weaning to intervene and park them.
Bhagavan, who quoted research and studies on yoga, said the results showed that it was the effectiveness of driving and cure of non -transferable diseases (NCD). “Yoga has shown measurable advantages in the treatment of hypertension, heart disease, postural problems and renal impairment. It has protective and therapeutic potential,” he said, calling on yoga to be accepted as a way of life to build a healthier society.
The conference was chaired by Ramacandra G. Bhat Kotemane, the head of a yoga scholar.
Nanjangud Mla Darshan Dhruvanarayan has strengthened the cultural importance of yoga and the role of Mysur in its modern revival strengthened the cultural meaning of yoga and the role of Mysur. “Mysuru has long been for yoga in southern India. Foreigners have been attracted to the city to learn under the leadership of a reputable gurus,” he said. He also repeated concerns about the dependence of youth on digital media and emphasized the urgent need to create awareness of the benefits of yoga between them.
On this occasion, a publication on Yoga’s Guru T. Krishnamacharya, written by N. Anand, was published. Among the present was BNS Iyengar, a direct pupil of T. krishnamacharya.
The technical sessions that followed were seen by experts who considered various aspects of yoga, including its metaphysical and spiritual dimensions, aspects of ashtang yoga, yoga integration into lifestyle, health yoga, praranayama for mental health, etc.
Published – June 22, 2025 17:35
