JMI marks 11th International Yoga Day with mass participation and Yoga sessions
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) celebrated the 11th
International Day of Yoga
(IDY) at its Sports Complex under the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' The event saw active participation from thousands of students, teachers, and staff.
The grand celebration was organised by the Games & Sports Department, JMI, in collaboration with the Office of the Dean, Students' Welfare, JMI. Thousands of teaching and non-teaching staff and students participated in International Yoga Day and witnessed the address of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India. Thereafter, all the participants practiced yoga as per the protocol suggested by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, under the supervision of Yoga Teacher/Guru Prof (Dr) Badrul Islam Kairanvi, Director, Institute of Dr BIK Yoga & Clinic of AYUSH Paramedics, New Delhi & Former Training Commissioner, KVS BSG-Ministry of HRD, Govt of India, New Delhi.
The yoga teacher demonstrated various mudras and asanas to the participants, telling them about their specific values and importance in the healing process of various diseases and in maintaining bodily posture and flexibility.
Prof. Asif highlighted the importance of the rich and ancient tradition of yoga to attain a healthy mind, body, and soul. He urged the JMI community to fully integrate yoga into their daily lives.
He stated, "Yoga is the best way to clean the heart and maintain a peaceful and harmonious self.
Dil
(heart) connects to our
soch
(thought), and the way to keep the mind and our thoughts pure is to keep the heart healthy." The programme included members from various departments, Jamia schools, and student groups like NCC and NSS. Dressed in IDY 2025 T-shirts, they performed asanas together as a show of unity.
A special radio segment on Radio Jamia FM 90.4 and several pre-event training sessions added to the university's celebration of Yoga Day.
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