Ahead of International Yoga Day, observed worldwide on 21 June, students of Ashirwad Nursing & Paramedical College, Chhitauna (Jalalpur), Jaunpur, came together for a morning yoga session on the college lawn on 20 June 2026. Dressed in their white uniforms, the students practised together in long, orderly rows in front of the college building, turning the green campus into a calm open-air yoga ground.
Inside the yoga session
The session combined kneeling and standing postures. Students knelt on the grass and bent gently forward in a relaxing kneeling forward bend, and later rose to hold the tree pose (Vrikshasana), balancing on one leg with their palms joined above their heads. Holding a balance in unison with so many classmates calls for focus, steady breathing and patience, the same qualities a nurse brings to every patient’s bedside.
Why yoga matters for future nurses
Nursing is a demanding profession. Long shifts, many hours on one’s feet and the emotional weight of caring for patients all take their toll. Regular yoga practice can help by:
- improving flexibility, posture and balance;
- strengthening the core and leg muscles that support long hours of standing and safe patient handling;
- encouraging calm and better concentration through mindful breathing;
- helping to manage stress and support overall physical and mental well-being.
As future healthcare professionals, our students also learn that they can share these simple, practical habits with patients and communities to promote healthier lifestyles. Yoga needs no equipment and only a few minutes a day, which makes it an easy habit to recommend.
A healthy start for a caring profession
At Ashirwad Nursing & Paramedical College, we believe that nurses who care for their own health are better prepared to care for others. Sessions like this one help our students build discipline, teamwork and a positive start to the day alongside their classroom and clinical training.
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