PUNE: Emphasizing the importance of yoga for physical and mental well-being, Dr. Rahul Vishwanath Karad, executive president of MIT World Peace University, said that yoga is India’s greatest gift to the world and should become a part of the daily routine.He was speaking at the university’s 12th celebration International Day of Yogaheld on campus on Sunday. The theme for this year’s observance was ‘Yoga for a Healthy Aging’.Addressing the students, faculty members and staff, Dr. Karad said that yoga helps individuals lead a balanced and stress-free life. “Yoga is the most valuable gift that India has given to the world for physical and mental health. Every individual should adopt yoga in their daily life,” he said.The program included a yoga training and demonstration session conducted by yoga expert Anup Murali, who guided the participants through various practices and explained their health benefits. The event was organized under the guidance and blessings of Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D Karad, Founder President of MIT-WPU.Dr. Karad said the university has integrated yoga into student development initiatives. “Students at this university are trained in yoga. As a result, they develop physically and mentally. MIT-WPU is a unique university that provides structured yoga training to its students,” he said.Speaking on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor Dr RM Chitnis highlighted the wider significance of yoga beyond physical fitness. “Yoga is important for humanity because it promotes unity and reflects the true meaning of human values. It is one of the greatest gifts that nature has given to humanity,” he said.Among those present were Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Prasad Khandekar and Dr. Pallavi Kavhane. Students, teaching staff and non-teaching staff enthusiastically participated in the yoga session and strived to incorporate yoga in their daily life for better health and well-being.
