SHANGHAI - In keeping with the Department of Foreign Affairs’ workplace health promotion and well-being objectives, the personnel of the Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai attended an introductory Yoga class conducted on 5 October by certified Chinese practitioners.

The three-hour session took place at the Jia Bei Yoga Studio (24^th South Building, Silver Exchange Plaza, Xu Jia Hui, Shanghai), with certified instructor Ms. Liu Ma leading and registered nurse Ellen Su Lin of the International Medical Center of Shanghai Ren’ai Hospital assisting.

The session covered a brief introduction on Yoga, before proceeding to basic/beginner Yoga postures and finally to aerial Yoga/Pilates utilizing hammocks.

Consul General Josel F. Ignacio presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Nurse Su and the instructors, at the end of the activity.

The PCG holds a team wellness activity at least once a year also in furtherance of the Philippine Government’s Gender and Development (GAD) objectives. “Our PCG is one of the busiest in the Mainland across all service areas. It is important for the PCG to also look after the health and welfare of its personnel so they may be in the best condition to render such service, and for their well-being,” highlighted Consul General Ignacio as he closed the session.

In 2021, PCG personnel attended a Lecture-Workshop on Traditional Chinese Medicine (or TCM) for Neck and Low Back Pain to promote occupational wellness. END