On June 27, 2022, the Faculty of Political Science at Ubon Ratchathani University (UBU), in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Thailand and the Yoga and Indian Culture club of UBU, organized the second International Day of Yoga.  This was in conjunction with 175 countries around the world entitled, “Yoga at Ubon Ratchathani 2022” held at the Activities Building at UBU.

 

Dr. Titipol Phakdeewanich, Dean of the Faculty of Political Science presided over this event, while the yoga activity was hosted by Dr. Siriporn Jantanasakulwong, the chair of the Yoga and Indian Culture club and deputy chief of the Indian Studies Group of Ubon Ratchathani University. More than 70 people participated in the activity, and flower mandalas were also provided at this event. 

 

This activity aimed to emphasize the relationship between India and Thailand through “Yoga diplomacy”, disseminating health care culture through the mental and physical integration of yoga.     

 

English version by: Kanjana Manomai

Original (Thai) version by: Therdphoom Thongin

English revised by: James K. Powell II

Photos by: Therdphoom Thongin