News

Topic

  International Yoga Day

Date of Event

  22^nd June 2026

Time and Place

8.30 AM
Open Stage, NHCK

Faculty Coordinators

Mr. Sunil G R

Mr. Sreenivas B M

Description of the          Event:

New Horizon College, Kasturi Nagar, celebrated International Yoga Day   

on 22nd June 2026. The programme was organised by the Department of

Physical Education and Sports in association with the NSS Unit.

The event began with the inauguration and lighting of the ceremonial lamp  

by the Chief Guest, Dr. Karthikeyan, the Guest of Honour, and Dr. Baswaraj, Principal of the college.

The Chief Guest, Dr. Karthikeyan, spoke about the benefits of yoga for physical and mental health. He also demonstrated yoga asanas and breathing exercises and encouraged students to practice yoga regularly.

The programme was presided over by Dr. Baswaraj, the college’s principal. He highlighted the importance of yoga in maintaining a healthy and stress-free life.

More than 250 students participated in the yoga session under the guidance of Yoga Trainer Mr. Govinda. Students performed various asanas with enthusiasm and discipline.

The event created awareness about the importance of yoga and a healthy lifestyle. The programme concluded with a pledge to practice yoga regularly for health, harmony, and overall well-being.

Conclusion:

It sounds like the International Yoga Day event at NHCK was a wonderful celebration! The combination of yoga sessions, mindfulness exercises, and the participation of both students and faculty created a holistic experience for everyone involved. The involvement of Ms. Mamatha Sathish as the Chief Guest added a special touch to the event as well.