Leh, Jun 10: In a pioneering step toward holistic healthcare, SNM Hospital in Leh held its weekly yoga session on Monday inside the Medical Ward, continuing its wellness initiative aimed at improving patient well-being through traditional practices.
Led by certified yoga instructor Ms. Padma Dechen, the session featured therapeutic asanas and pranayama techniques such as Anulom Vilom and Bhramari, designed to ease stress, enhance mobility, and support emotional balance among patients and hospital staff.
These sessions, held weekly under the Health Department’s broader wellness program, are tailored to integrate traditional healing methods with modern medical treatment. “We are witnessing a positive shift in patient morale and physical recovery,” said a hospital spokesperson, noting the visible calm and rejuvenation in the ward following the session.
Hospital authorities praised Ms. Dechen’s contributions and reaffirmed their commitment to making yoga a regular part of inpatient care. The initiative not only supports faster healing but also encourages patients to adopt yoga as a sustainable lifestyle practice beyond the hospital setting.
The growing success of yoga in clinical environments at SNM Hospital signals a broader movement towards blending conventional and complementary therapies for comprehensive healthcare.
