International Yoga Day is observed every year on June 21 to raise awareness about this ancient practice and to celebrate the physical and spiritual prowess that yoga has brought to the world.
Today Yuvashakti Model School in association with 2DBN NCC celebrated International Yoga Day in the school premises with great enthusiasm. NCC cadets from the host school along with GBSSS D Block Sultanpuri, GBSSS Avantika, SBV Pooth Kalan, M.M Public School Pitampura participated in the event.
The programme began with a speech by Mr. Lalit Kumar, NCC in-charge of host school in which he explained the meaning of yoga, its importance and benefits. He also explained this year’s theme of Yoga Day which is ‘Yoga for Humanity’. The theme portrays that how during the Pandemic of Covid-19, Yoga served the humanity in the alleviation of the sufferings. The Principal Mr. Harinder Kumar and Mr. Kartik Sharma, Managing Director of the School graced the occasion and motivated the students to practice yoga to remain fit.
The Instructor of the Day was Ms. Poonam Sharma, under whose guidance NCC cadets along with their ANO’s and teachers performed several asanas. They also performed standing and sitting asanas. The celebration concluded with some breathing techniques and exercises like Pranayams, Anuloma and Viloma, Meditation and Relaxation. The students were encouraged to practice regular yoga to remain fit and improve concentration as they showcased a very energetic and spirited performance.