The event was attended by Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Law and Justice; Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (I/c), Science & Technology and Earth Science; Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture and Dr Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai, Minister of State for Ayush and Women & Child Development
Sarbanand Sonowal, Union Minister of Ayush has launched the ‘Y-Break’ mobile application. The five-minute yoga protocol is designed for working professionals to de-stress, refresh and re-focus at their workplace to increase their productivity and consists of asanas like pranayam and dhyana.
Listing the benefits of yoga, union Ayush minister said, “We know that the corporate professionals often experience stress and also physical problems due to their occupation. Of course, the other professions are also not exempted from such problems. Keeping in view the working population this Y-break has been developed, which will give the employees some solace at the workplace. This Y-break, if practiced sincerely, is going to play a major role in the maintenance of the health of the people.”
The event was attended by Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Law and Justice; Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (I/c), Science & Technology and Earth Science; Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture and Dr Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai, Minister of State for Ayush and Women & Child Development.
Talking about the recognition of yoga worldwide, Sonowal said, “Yoga is now popular world-wide. It has reached almost every part of the globe. People practice Yoga, in some form or the other, is beneficial for spiritual or health purposes. The philosophy behind the ancient Indian practice of yoga has influenced various aspects of how society in India functions, whether be in relation to areas such as health and medicine or education and the arts.”
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Mahendrabhai, said, “You all have seen for yourselves how efficacious Yoga Break App is and how much research and experienced thought have been put in its preparation. It has already stood robust trials, testing its deliverables. Its impact on our various Koshas has also been talked about.”
“The launch of this Y- Break application will bring awareness about different Yoga practices and help the masses to practice Yoga anytime with ease,” he added.
Meenakshi Lekhi said, “The Y-Break app can significantly contribute in achieving the sustainability for mankind.” She added that the ‘Y-Break’ app will prove a big contributor in reducing stress in our lives.
Dr Singh said, “We are using digital technology in promoting Yoga is really worth appreciating. I urge Union Law Minister to enact a law on Yoga for 5 minutes at the workplace so that people can take advantage of it.”
He also added, “Since Yogasanas have been declared as a sport, we plan to organise a world championship for Yogasanas once the threat of COVID-19 is over.”
The launch was a part ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, a series of events organised by the Government of India to celebrate 75th Year of Independence. The Ministry of Ayush has been allotted one week from 30th August to 5th Sept 2021 for promotion of several activities of Ayush including the launch of Y-Break, organising camps for school for Ayush systems, launch of Ashwagandha as prophylactic medicine, and distribution of medicinal plants for farmers and public.
This module was launched in January, 2020 as a pilot project basis in six major metro cities in coordination with different stakeholders. A total of 15 day’s trial was conducted by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga in collaboration with six leading Yoga Institutes of the country, wherein total 717 participants from different Private and Government bodies participated and the trial was a huge success. The feedback of the protocol is very encouraging.
The Y-break launch function was also graced by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary Ayush,; Pramod Kumar Pathak, Special Secretary, MoA; D. Senthil Pandiyan, Joint Secretary, MoA; Dr Ishwar V. Basavaraddi, Director MDNIY, MoA; Vikram Singh, Director Ayush including senior officers of Ayush, various other ministries, officers of research councils and national institutes, MoA many eminent dignitaries and experts.