IIT-K hosts seminar on health

KANPUR: A seminar on 'holistic health' was organised at IIT-Kanpur on Saturday. It was inaugurated by D P Mishra of the institute. He stressed on the need of research for treatment of incurable diseases by taking help from the ancient Indian texts and Ayurveda.
Mishra discussed about the fundamental principles mentioned in the ancient texts by which holistic health can be achieved.
Dr OP Sharma of Gayatri Trust, Haridwar, described how to achieve health scientifically. He discussed the fundamental principles mentioned in the ancient Indian texts by which achieving holistic health is within reach.
Rajiv Sharma of Patanjali spoke about the importance of 'Yog Sutra' and said that yoga does not mean 'asana' only but 'asanas' are a part of yoga. "We need mental and spiritual enlightenment and asanas for health," he said.
Many students and faculty members were present during the programme.