Yoga Can Lead the Way to Better Health and Inner Balance Says Padma Shri Dr. H. R. Nagendra at Apollo Hospital Pune
Pune, May 29: Apollo Hospital, Pune, in association with Vishwanand Kendra, Cardiac Care & Counseling Center, and Freedom From Diabetes, organised a special wellness session led by Padma Shri Dr. H. R. Nagendra (Guruji), President of SVYASA and Advisor to the Government of India on Yoga, on Thursday, at Apollo Hospital.
The session, themed “Integrating Yoga in Management of Lifestyle Diseases”, brought together healthcare professionals, wellness experts, yoga practitioners, students, and members of the community for an insightful discussion and live yogasana demonstrations focused on preventive healthcare and holistic well-being.
Speaking at the event, Padma Shri Dr. H. R. Nagendra, President SVYASA Advisor to Government of India on Yoga said, “Wealth is necessary, but along with wealth, health is equally important. Today’s lifestyle has brought many health challenges, and yoga can help people move towards better health, happiness, and inner peace. Under the leadership of our Hon’ble Prime Minister, yoga has reached the global stage through the International Day of Yoga. I encourage everyone to actively participate and make yoga a part of daily life.”
Speaking about event, Dr Manisha Karmarkar, CEO, Apollo Hospital, Pune Said, “Preventive healthcare is becoming increasingly important in today’s fast-paced world, where lifestyle disorders are on the rise across all age groups. Yoga offers a simple yet powerful approach to improving physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. It was a privilege to welcome Padma Shri Dr. H. R. Nagendra to Apollo Hospital Pune and provide a platform for meaningful conversations around holistic health. Through such initiatives, we hope to encourage more people to incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives and take proactive steps towards long-term wellness.”
The session also focused on the increasing relevance of yoga in managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, stress, obesity, and cardiac ailments. Experts present during the programme highlighted how integrating yoga with modern medicine can contribute significantly towards preventive and supportive healthcare.