<center><b>Celebrating International Day of YOGA</b></center>
          <center><b>ASSOCHAM Western Region Presents</b></center>
          <center><b> Special Interactive Virtual Session on</b></center>
          <center><b>&quot;YOGA: Boosting Immunity & balancing Stress&quot;</b></center>
          <p style='text-align:center;'><b>ASSOCHAM&apos;s Western Region Presents TechnoIntelligence e-Conclave 2020</b></p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'>To celebrate the occasion of International Day of Yoga, ASSOCHAM&apos;s Western
          Region organized a special interactive virtual session on <b>"YOGA: Balancing Stress
          & Boosting Immunity&quot;\</b> on June 21, 2021 from 11 AM to 01 PM.</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>EMINENT GUEST SPEAKERS AT THE SESSION VIRTUAL SESSION-</b></p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>Moderator: Dr. Naaznin Husein, </b>Chairperson, Nutrify Today, Dietetics
          & Nutritionist, Dietician & Wellness Expert</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>Eminent Guest Speakers were -</b></p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'><b> • Dr. Deepak Sachdeva,</b> Medical Yoga Expert & Founder & Director, Dr. Deepak
          Sachdeva s Medical Yoga Center</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>• Vibhuti Arora,</b> Face Yoga-Wellness Expert & Founder, House of Beauty</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>• Namisha Singh,</b> Yoga Instructor & Faculty, MDNIY, Ministry of AYUSH</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>• Swami Hira Yogi,</b> Yoga Enthusiasts & Practitioner</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'><b> SUMMARY OF SPECIAL VIRTUAL SESSION-</b></p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>• Dr. Deepak Sachdeva,</b> Medical Yoga Expert & Founder & Director, Dr. Deepak
          Sachdeva s Medical Yoga Center</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'>- Medical yoga is defined as the use of yoga practices for the prevention and
          treatment of medical conditions. Beyond the physical elements of yoga, which
          are important and effective for strengthening the body, medical yoga also
          incorporates appropriate breathing techniques, mindfulness, and meditation in
          order to achieve the maximum benefits. Multiple studies have shown that yoga
          can positively impact the body in many ways, including helping to regulate blood
          glucose levels, improve musculoskeletal ailments and keeping the
          cardiovascular system in tune.</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'>- It also has been shown to have important psychological benefits, as the practice
          of yoga can help to increase mental energy and positive feelings, and decrease
          negative feelings of aggressiveness, depression and anxiety.</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'>- Within the past decade, yoga has infiltrated not only Western culture, but also
          Western medicine. The more we learn about this ancient practice, the more we
          realize that its benefits go far beyond increased flexibility and muscle tone.
          <p style='text-align:justify;'>- A common misunderstanding is that yoga predominantly focuses on increasing
          flexibility; however, although Hatha Yoga, or the physical practice of yoga, does
          emphasize appropriate postural alignment, musculoskeletal strength and
          endurance as well as balance, the study and practice of yoga incorporates
          mindfulness-based practices such as mindful breathing techniques, focused
          concentration, meditation and self-reflection.</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'><b> • Vibhuti Arora,</b> Face Yoga-Wellness Expert & Founder, House of Beauty</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'>- First impressions are the most lasting. And you only get one chance to make that
          first impression. Moreover, your face is the first thing that people look at. A
          smiling face lightens the mood, attracts people, and puts them at ease. A popular
          study reveals that a baby smiles 400 times a day while an adult smiles barely 8
          times.</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'>- Lack of any kind of facial exercises and accumulation of stress can cause a buildup of tension in your facial muscles. A yoga technique called Sukshma Yoga can
          help release this tension. This technique consists of short, simple and subtle
          yoga exercises that can work wonders for your face. Facial yoga can rejuvenate
          your face within minutes and brighten it up. Your facial muscles and nerve
          connections will relax, thereby delaying the onset of wrinkles. Sukshma yoga is
          an excellent way of toning up your face.</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'><b> • Namisha Singh,</b> Yoga Instructor & Faculty, MDNIY, Ministry of AYUSH</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'>- Yoga is one of the seven AYUSH systems. It is essentially the art and science of
          healthy living which focuses on bringing harmony between the body and mind.
          The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj meaning to join&quot; or to
          unite&quot;. Another meaning of Yoga is samadhi&quot;, the higest state of consciousness
          or the state of absolute knowledge which leads to freedom. The aim of Yoga
          practice is to overcome all kinds of sufferings that lead to a sense of freedom in
          every walk of life with holistic health, harmony and happiness.</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'> - In the present era, Yoga is popular worldwide because of its spiritual values and
          therapeutic credentials. Also, its role in the prevention of diseases, promotion of
          health and management of lifestyle-related disorders are revered globally. The
          speciality of this system is that it can be practised with any other systems of
          health care.</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'><b>• Swami Hira Yogi,</b> Yoga Enthusiasts & Practitioner</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'> - Yoga has evolved as one of the promising and potential domains of career over
          the past few decades, especially with the tide of globalisation sweeping across
          the world. There is a great career scope for Yoga professionals not only in India
          but also in abroad like schools, colleges, universities, wellness and healthcare
          centres, corporate places, etc.</p>
          <p style='text-align:justify;'>- The awareness amongst people about the benefits of Yoga for a healthy mind
          and body has increased the prospects of Yoga as a lucrative career. Further with
          the declaration of 21st June as International Yoga day by the UNO, the
          importance of Yoga as a career has increased many folds.</p>