PGDAV College celebrates International Day of Yoga with inspiring activities and insights
PGDAV College (Evening) recently celebrated
International Day of Yoga
, an occasion recognised worldwide since 2015. This year's theme was 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' The college's Yoga Club and NCC unit organised the event, which began with the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra and the PGDAV Evening Gan.
Dr Shruti Vip opened the session by explaining the significance of 21st June and why it was chosen for Yoga Day.
The college Principal, Prof R K Gupta, delivered the welcome address. With his motivating words, he encouraged everyone to stay productive and practice yoga regularly to maintain their fitness and enhance their concentration. He also discussed the importance and history of yoga and how one could face the challenges of the modern world through the soft power of yoga.
Yoga therapist Vidushi Gupta led the main session, providing useful insights into the benefits of yoga. She demonstrated several asanas, including Sukshma Vyayam, Tadasana, Tree Pose, Uttanasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana, Setu Bandhasana, Pawanmuktasana, and Bhujangasana, as recommended by the Ayush Ministry. Then some stress relieving and stomach breathing techniques, such Kapalabhati, Anulom-Vilom, Bhramri and Omkar Pranayam were done.
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She gave detailed information about stress-related issues that can affect students and how yoga can help with concentration.
Approximately 50 participants attended the session. The event ended with a vote of thanks by Dr Hari Pratap, followed by group photographs and healthy refreshments.
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