The 10th
international yoga day was celebrated at Asha Kiran Integrated
Rehabilitation Center for Addicts, a unit of Capuchin Krishik Seva
KendraŽ on 21st June 2024, with great enthusiasm. The program was
presided over by the Project Director, Fr. Prakash Pinto and Mr.
Wilson C, the Yoga Guru, was the resource person of the day. The
celebration was inaugurated with the lighting of a lamp by the
dignitaries and the representatives of the participants. There were
30 participants including the staff, inmates of Asha Kiran and a few
family members of the inmates.
The Yoga Guru Mr. Wilson C. addressed the gathering in which he
highlighted the benefits of Yoga in our day-to-day life, and how it
can influence our mental and physical health. The Project Director,
Fr. Prakash Pinto delivered an apt message in which he elaborated
the importance of Yoga, the effects of Yoga on human life, the
contribution of India to the World through Yoga and how Yoga can
play a major role in overcoming addictions. The short stage program
was concluded with the vote of thanks. After the stage program, Yoga
Guru Mr. Wilson C conducted the Yoga asanas and all the participants
took part in performing the Yoga asanas. Fr. Miltan Fernandes, the
staff member, hosted the program very beautifully and meaningfully.



