Over 1000 participants including inmates, wardens and other prison officials in the State participated in the Yoga programs.
Coimbatore: A three-day Yoga program, 'Uyirnokkam' conducted by Isha Foundation across 26 prisons in Tamil Nadu drew over 1000 participants, including inmates, wardens and other prison officials in the state.
The Director-General of Prisons and Correctional Services Sunil Kumar Singh supported the Isha teachers in holding the three-day program, with sessions being conducted from May 30 to June 18.
The sessions are being held in Central Prisons for Men, Special Prisons for Women and District Prisons in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Palayamkottai, Vellore, Cuddalore, Salem, Villupuram and Nagercoil among other districts. Participants are taught simple, yogic practices such as Yoga Namaskar and Nadi Shuddhi which improve spine health, relieve joint pains, and alleviate stress, when practiced regularly. The Prison Yoga Program has been specially designed by Sadhguru for inmates. Over the last 30 years, the Special Yoga Program for prisons has reached over 10,000 prisoners in India and the United States.
The Director-General of Prisons and Correctional Services Sunil Kumar Singh supported the Isha teachers in holding the three-day program, with sessions being conducted from May 30 to June 18.
The sessions are being held in Central Prisons for Men, Special Prisons for Women and District Prisons in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Palayamkottai, Vellore, Cuddalore, Salem, Villupuram and Nagercoil among other districts. Participants are taught simple, yogic practices such as Yoga Namaskar and Nadi Shuddhi which improve spine health, relieve joint pains, and alleviate stress, when practiced regularly. The Prison Yoga Program has been specially designed by Sadhguru for inmates. Over the last 30 years, the Special Yoga Program for prisons has reached over 10,000 prisoners in India and the United States.