Ujiri: Yoga helps in maintaining physical and mental fitness, said MLA K Vasanth Bangera.

He was speaking at a one-week long workshop on Yoga for teachers organised by Ayush department, Department of Public Instruction, SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences here on Monday.

He called upon the teachers to discharge their duties effectively. The teachers should train the students in becoming good citizens of the country.

Dr Sahana of Ayush department said that yoga helps in the integrated personality development of an individual. It helps in overcoming mental pressure and leading a healthy life.

Ujire gram panchayat president Sridhar Poojary said that women in the gram panchayat have been imparted with training in yoga. The gram panchayat has chalked out a series of programmes to promote yoga.

Zilla Panchayat member Namitha, Belthangady TP President Divyajyothi and others were present.