5th International Yoga Day

Event: International Yoga Day

Day & Date: Friday, 21st June 2019

Venue: Jagran Institute of Management, Kanpur

Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Nandita Verma, Dr. Nidhi Mathur

Purpose of the Event:

For the past five years, the International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on June 21 to raise global awareness about the benefits of the ancient Indian practice. On December 11, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as ‘International Day of Yoga’, months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed the idea.

Description:

“Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ is derived from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness”. UN acknowledges that Yoga “continues to grow in popularity” across the world.

By practicing yoga as a whole, including living a yoga lifestyle and especially by practicing Yoga Sound Meditation, you can become truly happy and fulfilled in the core of your being. This inner happiness shines through your eyes, your expressions, and your attitude toward others. It is what makes you truly beautiful, regardless of your age, your clothes, or your looks.

Shri Y. M. Gupta, Chairman JEF, Dr. Divya Chowdhry, Director JIM Kanpur and several enthusiastic faculty members, students and staff participated in the event.

The program was conducted by Shri O.P. Chaurasiya along with two of his team member. All the participants, Volunteers and Yoga teachers assembled in the earmarked area early morning itself so as to ensure that the practice session is conducted in the most conducive manner even for the novice participant. 

The Yoga session started with Prayer, and systematic practice of different ‘ASANAS” of

standing, sitting and laying positions (both lying on back and reverse) smoothly changing in succession under the instructions of Yoga teacher and supervision of trained Volunteers. During the course of “Yogabhyas”, the Yoga teacher also narrated the usefulness of different “Asanas” as a precautionary measure, in curing many Diseases and the usefulness of Yoga in the overall wellbeing of a human being.  

Conclusion:

The entire “YOGABHYAS” lasted for two hour and ended with a “Sanskrit Shloka” and Oath by all the participants that they will continue to practice Yoga for keeping their body and mind in healthy, stress-free and cheerful condition.

After the Yoga session refreshments were served to all the participants.