International Day of Yoga or commonly known as Yoga Day, is celebrated on 21st June every year since its inception in 2015. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice originated in Bharat or India.
International Yoga day was celebrated in our college. The Yoga session was held in our college Auditorium. Students from Degree & Junior college student participated in the program. In the keynote address of the Principal, it has been mentioned about the origin of International Yoga day. i.e…Yoga is an ancient physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word “Yoga” derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. The idea of international Yoga day was first proposed by Our Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 27, September ,2014, during his speech at UN General Assembly, where a resolution to establish June 21 as International Yoga Day was introduced by India’s Ambassador, Ashoke Kumar Mukerji. The session started at 9.30am with warm-up and Suryanamaskar. Our Yoga teacher leaded the session. She has given information regarding Yoga day and the importance of Yoga in our day-to-day life during this pandemic era. She also emphasized the importance and benefits of Pranayama. The exercises performed were good and useful to the students. All the students participated eagerly. They understood that regular practicing of Yoga helps to improve one’s life physically, mentally and spiritually as well. The session ended at 10.30am.