Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital Yoga Trainer Özlem Var gave a statement regarding 21st of June World Yoga Day. Var, who stated that the International Day of Yoga on June 21st was declared by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11th 2014, also stated that this day is celebrated to raise awareness of the valuable contributions that yoga has on our individual and social lives and to help yoga become more popular.

Özlem Var who stated that, yoga that date back thousands of years ago is a discipline with physical, mental and spiritual components and drew attention to the fact that yoga is not just any form of exercise. Var said that; ‘’Yoga is a strong and deep training that improves and protects overall health.

What Does Yoga Mean?
Var stated that the word ‘yoga’ which comes from the Sanskrit language has many different meanings and the word basically means to yokeand bring together. Var, who said that; ‘’yoga is in fact a priceless training that helps us to remember the unity of our minds and our bodies on a personal level and the unity that we have with others/nature/life’’ also stated that this training is as good for our environment and raising awareness about acting more respectfully towards our surroundings as it is for our body.

Another First From the DR. Suat GÜNSEL University of Kyrenia Hospital
Özlem Var stated that; many doctors from different specialities, approach yoga as a complementary factor to their treatment and advise their patients to get support from yoga, meditation and breathing exercises to deal with the daily stress and also stated that; Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital have accomplished a first in our country by offering workers and students free Yoga Lessons. Var drew attention to the fact that Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital has taken on an important role due to the interest towards yoga and stated that this was a hopeful and pleasing big step.

Yoga Club Takes a Great Interest
Yoga Trainer Özlem Var who stated that the students showed great interest to the Dr. Suat Günsel University of Kyrenia Hospital Yoga Club, also stated that they aim to do public yoga activities and wished all those who have put their effort, who teach and share their knowledge in the field of yoga and all those who bring Yoga into their lives a happy 21st of June World Yoga Day.