Pushpa Gujral Science City celebrated International Youth Day on June 21, 2023 by organizing a session on “Three minutes of Scientific Yoga”. Col. Sewa Singh, Expert Yoga practitioner was the resource person at this occasion. General Public from Kapurthala and surrounding villages participated in the event and learned different yoga practices. Dr. Munish Soin, Scientist ‘D’ in his introductory remarks at the occasion said that International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21 which is also known as the summer solstice because it is the longest day of the year.. The theme for International Yoga Day 2023 was 'Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' which highlights yoga as a practice that connects and unites everyone.
Col Sewa Singh said that amidst increasing distractions and stress of modern life, certain research studies have indicated that Yoga can be effective in reducing stress and improving mental well-being and general physical improvement. Like all physical exercises it can help build muscle strength, increase flexibility, boost up endurance and tune up body organs. He emphasized to perform Asanas regularly for 03 minutes daily for a happy and stress free life. The main objective of the program was to learn a holistic approach to health and well-being of our body, mind, and spirit simultaneously.