Reaffirming its commitment to community well-being and the propagation of yoga, the Faculty of Yoga Sciences and Therapy (FYST), Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education & Research, Chennai — an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association — conducted a five-day Social Service Activities and Free Yoga & Natural Medicine Camp at the Adayalampattu Panchayat Office under Villivakkam Panchayat Union, Thiruvallur District.
The camp was carried out by the First Year B.Sc. Yoga & Yoga Therapy students under the esteemed guidance of Principal Dr. V. Subbulakshmi, reflecting the institution’s dedication to integrating academic excellence with social responsibility.
The inaugural session commenced with a welcome address by B.Sc. Yoga student Ms. R. Harini. The Chief Guest, SKY Professor Gnanasiriyar N. Elumalai, highlighted the importance of promoting yoga practice at the village level and creating awareness about the benefits of free natural yoga therapy services. He advised students to approach community service with humility and compassion, particularly while interacting with elders.
The programme was attended by Dr. A. Annadurai, Assistant Professor, FYST; Alumni Student Mr. V. Anniyappan; Mr. P. Arumugam, Village Panchayat Office Librarian; and Ms. S. Nithya Lakshmi, GRS.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by B.Sc. Yoga student Ms. N. Hemasree.
Through this impactful outreach initiative, MAHER, as an Associate Centre of the Indian Yoga Association, continues to actively advance the vision of holistic health and grassroots-level yoga awareness in the community.