International Yoga Day & World Music Day celebrated

Mohali, June 19, 2019: An International Yoga Day and World Music Day celebrated at Rayat Bahra University, Mohali on Wednesday. The program was organized in association of Dr Deepak Puri, global chairman of Çardiomersion and a senior cardiologist at Ivy Hospital.

Among others, Dr. Daljit Singh Vice-Chancellor of Rayat Bahra University, students and faculty attended the program.

During occasion interactive sessions on ‘impact of life style diseases & easy way to prevent them’ by Dr Puri , ‘benefits of music therapy’ by Dr Neena Mehta and yoga sessions by Dr Tatiana an endocrinologist and yoga expert were held.

Dr Puri highlighted that yoga and music can play major role in relieving stress and generating positive environment within our body. This can help in preventing several lifestyle diseases like heart attacks, high blood pressure, depression, cancers backache and joint problems.

He said, several studies conducted in the west have shown positive results but there is need for studying the medical impact by conducting randomized studies.

Dr Puri emphasized that there is a need for collaboration between clinicians and yoga as well as expert musicians to extend maximum benefits to improve physical, mental and social Health of all individuals especially youngsters

Music therapy is considered as one of the best alternative, non-invasive therapies and preventive measures for various disorders today said Dr Neena adding it affects psychological, neurological and social health positively.

Benefits of Music Therapy

· Relaxed and calmer mind

· Integration of sensory modalities

· Focuses Mind

· Stimulating brain function to make it sharper and clearer

· Experiencing behavioral change

· Releasing unwanted emotions

· Bringing harmony during pregnancy

· Bringing Harmony between Mind-Body

· Improving from mental and physical disorders

· Overcome Physical Challenges

· Positive Neuroplasticity