“Your body exists in the past and your mind exists in the future. In yoga they both come together in present.”
Since its inception in the year 2015, June 21st is celebrated as The International Day of Yoga all over the world. Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.
International Yoga Day was celebrated by the students and teachers at Rajendra Nagar Campus I with great enthusiasm. Students demonstrated various asanas followed by Omkar chanting. Warm up exercises were taken and all the students performed sitting and standing asanas, importance of these were explained simultaneously.
The children of the Pre-primary section were told about the importance of yoga, how it benefits health and makes our body strong and flexible. Few easy poses were shown to the children by the PT teacher. They were guided on how to do it. All the children not only did the poses but were happy to learn it.
A short film was screened for the students of the Primary Section to highlight the benefits of yoga. Students of the Yoga Club performed important asanas and performed the pranayamas (breathing exercises) for improving one’s concentration in studies.
Students from various classes of Junior section participated to showcase various yoga asanas and yogic actions. They displayed easy to difficult yogasnas through videos.
Children highlighted the importance of yoga to make everyone more interested in yoga.
They emphasized that yoga is necessary for the people of all ages as it keeps both body and mind fit. The students were addressed by –
Dr Tarun Malik– He gave some beautiful tips to keep oneself hygienic.
Dr Bhumika (a dietitian) – She addressed the students and guided them about What to eat? When to eat? & Why to eat healthy?
Mr Malay Pandey – He shared his views on how yoga can transform ones life.
To ensure good health - eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness and maintain an interest in life.
The students of the Senior section also celebrated the day with full spirit. A Presentation on history and importance of yoga was shown to the students.
Students shared their views on importance of yoga in their lives and students performed yoga exercises with music. Yoga anthem raised the spirit. The Vice Principal and the Coordinators addressed the students motivating them to include yoga in their daily routine.