PEC Celebrates International Yoga Day 2026 with Enthusiastic Participation

Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh, celebrated International Yoga Day 2026 with great enthusiasm and active participation from students, faculty members, staff, and campus residents. The event highlighted the importance of adopting yoga as an integral part of daily life to promote physical fitness, mental well-being, and emotional balance.

Addressing the gathering, PEC Director Prof. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia emphasized that yoga is not merely a form of exercise but a holistic way of life that enhances overall health and inner peace. He encouraged everyone to incorporate yoga into their daily routines, explaining how regular breathing exercises (Pranayama) and meditation can improve mental clarity, reduce stress, and strengthen emotional resilience.

Sharing his personal experiences, Prof. Bhatia noted that he regularly practices breathing exercises and stressed that even a few minutes of yoga each day can bring significant health benefits. He highlighted that yoga does not require a fixed duration or elaborate setup, making it accessible for people of all ages and lifestyles.

The celebration witnessed enthusiastic participation from Dean Student Affairs Prof. D. R. Prajapati, Registrar Shobhana Dhiman, senior faculty members, administrative staff, students, and campus residents. The event served as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through regular yoga practice while reinforcing the values of wellness, mindfulness, and community participation.

The International Yoga Day celebration at PEC reflected the institution's commitment to promoting holistic education and encouraging healthy living among its academic community. The program concluded with a collective pledge to embrace yoga as a lifelong practice for achieving physical fitness, mental peace, and overall well-being.