IIMA community blends Yoga and virtual reality on International Day of Yoga

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) celebrated the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2023 led by Professor Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIMA today in the early hours of the morning at the renowned Louis Kahn Plaza on the IIMA campus with faculty, staff, students, and their families. The event marked the culmination of 21 days of morning and evening practice sessions, which were well received by several members of the IIMA community. In addition to fostering a healthy mind and body, these sessions proved to be a great way of engaging and strengthening bonds amongst the campus fraternity.

Participants at the event creatively utilised technology by performing yoga while wearing virtual reality headsets, which allowed them to experience being in other places while still being physically present at the IIMA campus. This led to an experience that was clearly improved, which encouraged interest among other participants.

Meanwhile, staff members have been participating in short duration yoga breaks – ‘Y-Breaks’, in their offices, which have become a regular feature over the last few days. The Y-Break protocols are proving to be a wonderful way to help everyone to refresh, de-stress, and refocus with enhanced efficiency and productivity.

Practising a healthy and sustainable approach to life and work is a great motivator on the IIMA campus and members participate in diverse activities including daily yoga sessions to keep themselves fit and agile.