The demonstration will be at 6 p.m. in Neckers 218. Participants should bring an exercise mat or blanket, come dressed in comfortable clothing and avoid eating a heavy meal beforehand. Yoga originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. Today, the practice of yoga is part of the curriculum in Indian schools. Prakash, who has practiced yoga for more than 40 years, said that benefits of the activity have importance during Asian American Awareness Month and every day.
Yoga helps people to develop physical fitness and mental awareness and peace of mind.
The month is officially celebrated in May, but some schools commemorate the month early to avoid exam schedules, according to Carl Ervin, director of Student Development Multicultural Programs and Services. It's for everyone, not just Asians. This document may be distributed electronically for personal use only, provided it is distributed in its entirety and includes this notice. We encourage you to create links to our pages and ask that you do not duplicate our pages on your own site. Nothing from the Daily Egyptian can be reprinted without the express written permission of the Daily Egyptian.