Free yoga classes for elders conclude

PASIGHAT, Apr 29: A five-day free yoga classes for people aged 50 years and above organised by the Ayi Ke Ekum Society concluded at the Engo Takar Dere here on Monday.

More than 40 men and women, who were suffering from lower back pain and mobility, benefited from the yoga classes.

The society, a home and a day care center for elders was formed last year with a vision to provide recreational activities to elders.

Ayi Ke Ekum Society founder chairperson Aini Taki Taloh, who attended the valedictory event, emphasised that it is important to keep oneself fit and mobile, whatever the age may be.

She praised the society for imparting free yoga classes to the elders with zeal and enthusiasm.

Yoga mats were presented to two oldest members.

Ayi Ke Ekum Society secretary Tigul Megu said that such classes would be organised from time to time and urged elders to avail the opportunity.