Gautam Buddha University marks International Yoga Day with a webinar on “Mindful Yoga”
Greater Noida, 21st June: Marking the 7th International Yoga Day, Gautam Buddha University hosted the second talk in the “Buddha Talk Series” on Monday.
School of Buddhist Studies and Civilization, Gautam Buddha University, in collaboration with International Buddhist Confederation, Delhi, organized the Second talk in “Buddha Talk Series” on the theme “Mindful Yoga: the Art and Science of Healthy Mind and Body”, to explore practical values and benefits of mindful yoga in modern age and to give valuable suggestions to overcome difficulties of the covid-19 pandemic from perspectives of Yoga practices with special reference to the true mindfulness.
In the chief guest’s speech, Most Ven. Dr. Dhammapiya, General Secretary, International Buddhist Confederation, Delhi, drew a light on mind yoga from Buddhist perspective, especially Vipassana practice, that people can follow and practice to surpass the obstacles and difficulties during Covid-19 pandemic.
The keynote speaker of the webinar, Dr. Bach Xuan Phe from USA, gave a presentation on “Mindful Yoga: the Art and Science of Healthy Mind and Body”. He covered various aspects of Yoga from theory to practice, from material to scientific researches, from individual to collective, from family to class and from body to mind. His practical presentation for daily application provided participants knowledge and valuable ways to live peacefully in these tough days.
The webinar was ended with the Vote of Thanks by Dr. Arvind Kumar Singh, the Organizing Secretary, cum Director, International Student Affairs, Gautam Buddha University.
