Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital observes International Yoga Day 2025
Mangalore: The International Yoga Day 2025 was observed with full reverence and enthusiasm by Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital (FMHMCH) with active participation at Mini Town Hall, Mangaluru and Father Muller Charitable Institutions. 
The Dakshina Kannada District Administration and Department of AYUSH, in collaboration with AYUSH Medical Colleges and Yoga associations celebrated International Yoga Day 2025 on 21st June 2025 at Kudmal Rangarao, Mini Town Hall, Mangaluru. The event commenced with a prayer and ceremonial lamp lighting, graced by dignitaries including Mr. H.V. Darshan, IAS, District Commissioner; Dr. Mohammed Iqbal, District AYUSH Officer; Dr. Y Bharath Shetty and Mr. D Vedavyasa Kamath, MLAs; and Captain Brijesh Chowta, MP.
Yoga Guru Gopalakrishna Delampady led the session, guiding participants through asanas and breathing techniques promoting holistic well-being. Around 26 BHMS students from FMHMC, Deralakatte actively participated, reflecting their commitment to AYUSH principles and public health collaboration.
Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI) hosted a grand Yoga Day celebration on 21 June 2025 at the Indoor Stadium, themed “Yoga for Self and Society – One Earth, One Health.” Over 1,500 students and faculty from all units participated in coordinated attire.
Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, Director, FMCI, delivered the presidential address, emphasizing yoga as a path to balance in modern life. Administrators and Principals of all colleges were present during the event.
The session was led by Dr. Nisha C, Yoga Instructor, Dept. of Yoga and Naturopathy, FMHMCH who demonstrated and carried out various yogasanas in the event.
Live Yogasana demonstrations by award-winning students of FMHMC added vibrancy, namely
Ms Sandrasen P, IV BHMS, 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).
She was joined by Mr Prajwal, IV BHMS – State Gold Medalist (2018, 2019), national-level participant and Mr Arjun Kumar, II BHMS, Ms Sowhardhika K. H. I BHMS, and Ms Kushi M. R., I BHMS. FMHMC was represented by 105 students, underlining its active role in wellness and community engagement.