Father Muller Celebrates 11th International Yoga Day with Vibrant Enthusiasm
Mangaluru, June 21, 2025: Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI) marked the 11th International Yoga Day with great pride and vibrant participation on 21st June at 3:00 PM in the Father Muller Indoor Stadium. The event brought together over 1,500 faculty and students from all educational units under the theme “Yoga for Self and Society – One Earth, One Health.”
The event began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, symbolizing the illumination of the mind and spirit through the practice of yoga. The stadium exuded harmony as participants, clad in coordinated white and black attire, came together in a serene display of collective energy and focus.
Delivering the presidential address, Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, Director of FMCI, described yoga as India’s timeless gift to the world. “Yoga is an exercise of the mind, body, and soul — it calms the spirit, sharpens the senses, and connects us with our inner being and environment,” he said. He emphasized that yoga is more than a physical routine — it is a vital life practice that brings balance in the fast-paced modern world.
The event was meticulously organized by NSS Faculty Coordinators and Mr. Chandrashekara S. N., Director of Physical Education at FMCI, along with his dedicated team. The yoga session was conducted by Dr. Nishitha from the Department of Yoga and Naturopathy, who led the session with grace and discipline, supported by Dr. Nisha, a district-level group artistic yoga awardee.
Adding vibrancy to the event were impressive live demonstrations by FMCI’s accomplished student performers, led by Sandrasen P, a distinguished yogasana practitioner with notable achievements:
- Honored by the Central Ministry (2022)
- Five-time State Gold Medalist (2018–2022)
- National School Games Winner (Kolkata – 2019, New Delhi – 2022)
- Gold Medalist in Artistic Single Yogasana (2021)
- Champion at Kerala School Games (2019)
He was joined by:
- Prajwal – State Gold Medalist (2018, 2019), national-level participant
- Arjun Kumar, Sowhardhika K. H., and Kushi M. R. – passionate yoga ambassadors of FMCI
Prof. Dr. Shailaja Katti gracefully compered the inaugural programme. The event was graced by members of the Management Committee, who applauded the strong participation and the commitment of all involved.
As a token of appreciation, sweet refreshments were distributed to all attendees, bringing the session to a warm and joyful close.
This celebration was a reflection of FMCI’s steadfast commitment to holistic development and community engagement. The following institutions came together in unity and enthusiasm:
- Father Muller Medical College
- Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital
- Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences
- Father Muller College of Physiotherapy
- Father Muller School and College of Nursing
- Father Muller Nursing College, Thumbay
- Father Muller Allied Health College, Thumbay
- Father Muller College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Father Muller College (Speech and Hearing)
The 11th International Yoga Day celebration at FMCI not only honored the rich legacy of yoga but also reinforced the institution’s mission to nurture mindful, balanced, and health-conscious individuals for a better society.
