Yoga: A way to combat physical inactivity and mental health disorders among pharmacy students

April 19, 2023

SEGi University’s Pharmacy Students have taken a break from their busy schedules by engaging in physical activities during the Sports Month for Pharmacy Students. On the 17th of March 2023, the SEGi Pharmacy Students’ Association (SPSA) organised a ‘Dynamic Yoga Class’ in collaboration with Jal Yoga. The event took place at the SEGi University KD Campus in SCCL 2. This initiative aims to promote a healthy lifestyle among students, thereby reducing the risk of physical and mental health disorders.

According to a report by the World Health Organization, physical inactivity is a leading cause of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. In Malaysia, 73.5% of adults are physically inactive, which puts them at risk of developing NCDs. Moreover, a survey by the Malaysian Ministry of Health found that depression and anxiety are prevalent among young adults, with approximately 30% of the Malaysian population aged between 16 and 29 years suffering from mental health disorders.