Wonkwang Digital University's Yoga Department Joins UN World Yoga Day Celebration

Students and faculty from Wonkwang Digital University's Yoga and Meditation department actively participated in the 12th UN International Day of Yoga, a global celebration held on June 21. The official Korean event took place at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, drawing approximately 1,000 participants including citizens and yoga practitioners from both Korea and abroad.

The university's department, led by Department Head Park Seung-tae, set up a promotional booth in collaboration with the student council. This booth provided an interactive experience for visitors, featuring a roulette game where participants could win departmental souvenirs and informational pamphlets. Students and student council members were on hand to communicate directly with attendees, explaining the department's unique educational approach and various extracurricular activities.

The event was jointly organized by the Indian Embassy in Korea, the Indian Cultural Centre, and Viveka Yoga. It featured group yoga sessions and diverse cultural programs, all centered around promoting the values of health and peace inherent in yoga. The participation of Wonkwang Digital University aimed to raise awareness of their specialized curriculum, which integrates traditional Indian yoga and meditation with modern health sciences.

Distinguished guests, including Professor Park Da-young of the Yoga and Meditation department and Honorary Professor Seo Jong-soon, Director of the Korean Yoga Meditation Research Institute, were invited to the opening ceremony and delivered congratulatory remarks. Professor Park expressed the significance of the day, stating, "The UN International Day of Yoga is a meaningful event to share the values of health and peace that yoga embodies." She added that it was a valuable opportunity to introduce the educational value of yoga and meditation and the department's philosophy to the public.

Wonkwang Digital University's Yoga and Meditation department is dedicated to nurturing professional yoga and meditation instructors. Their program emphasizes a fusion of Indian traditions with contemporary health science, complemented by expert lectures, practical training, and regional workshops. The university sees this participation as a way to further its mission of spreading the benefits of yoga and meditation.

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The UN International Day of Yoga is a meaningful event to share the values of health and peace that yoga embodies.