Indian Embassy hosts ‘Yoga & Ayurveda’ Workshop on Diabetes Management and Prevention as part of its celebration of the 2nd International Day of Yoga (21st June 2016)

As part of various Yoga events being organized in run up to celebration of 2nd International Day of Yoga (21st June 2016) in Oman, Embassy of India, Muscat, in association with Sri Sri Ayurveda clinic, Muscat, organised ‘Yoga & Ayurveda Workshop’ at the Embassy auditorium on Wednesday, 27 April 2016 at 1900 hrs. Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, H.E Indra Mani Pandey, opened the Workshop.

The Workshop was attended by around 200 Omani and Indian nationals, both women and men. The theme of the Workshop was “Diabetes Management and Prevention through Yoga & Ayurveda”. It focused on diet, lifestyle, Yoga & breathing exercises, herbs and therapies which are effective in Diabetes. Dr. Abhishek Kumar, Sri Sri Ayurveda clinic, Muscat, conducted an interactive session on Management and Prevention of Diabetes. He offered valuable tips to the participants, including yoga postures and meditation techniques, which may help in prevention of diabetes. Ms Shubhashree Sathapathy, a Yoga expert from Art of Living, demonstrated some Yoga postures and breathing exercises which are beneficial in Diabetes and reduce stress levels.

Muscat, 27 April 2016