To mark the third International Yoga Day, yoga was performed in different institutions and organisations on Wednesday.
At the 3-EME centre, with great enthusiasm, Indian Army units of the Sudarshan Chakra Corps stationed at Bhopal participated whole heartedly in the “International Day of Yoga” event on 21 June 2017. Centralised Yoga Asanas were performed as per the laid down “Common Yoga Protocol”.
Indian Army has recognised the importance of this centuries old practice of yoga as an effective stress buster and an alternative physical regime. It encourages its soldiers to learn and adopt various yogic techniques to improve mental concentration at work and develop a positive outlook in life. Soldiers participating in various sports and competitions have shown better results once yoga has been formally coopted into their curriculum. The families and dependants of the soldiers are also being actively encouraged to practice and adopt yoga into their daily lives. Yoga is becoming a part of the daily regime of our soldiers and benefiting them immensely.
Sudarshan Chakra Corps of the Indian Army actively conducted yoga to commemorate the International Yoga Day. More than 20000 soldiers, their families and children practiced yoga in over 18 cities spread over the country, which are part of Sudarshan Chakra Corps military stations and cantonments. In Bhopal, more than 2500 soldiers, families and children participated on the Yoga Day with great enthusiasm and zeal.
IGRMS
On the occasion of International Day of Yoga, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya with support from MP Govt Yoga Training Centre, Bhopal organized a special programme on Yoga. Addressing the crowd Yoga Guru, Shri Devi Dayal Bharati (Chief Trainer, MP Govt Yoga Training Centre) said “Yoga connects Body, Brain, Soul which leads to control of our desires. Yoga is one of the Six Darshanas of India. It is the only method to keep body, brain and soul healthy.” On this occasion Head of Office, IGRMS, Shri DS Rao explained Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, Ashtanga Yoga and other styles of Yoga.
The Yoga Guru Bharati said practice of asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises), helps bring peace to the mind and body, preparing the body for deeper spiritual practices such as meditation. Pranayam increases flow of oxygen in body leading to healthy body and happy mind. The other trainers clarified the question asked by Arun Kiro.
Following demonstrations by Drishti and Smita the participants practiced various asanas of Yoga. The programme was coordinated by SK Singh (Conservation Associate) and Dipak Kumar Choudhary (Conservation Associate) anchored the programme.
RMNH
Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal organized a “lecture on Stress Management and Yoga Practices” on the occasion of International Yoga Day on June 21, 2017. Sadhna Dauneria, Barkatullah University, Bhopal was the Subject Expert. Demonstration was given by Shakuntala Dubey, Yog Instructor. All Officers/Officials participated and practiced the Vajrasan, Vakrasan, Tadasan, Bhujangasan, Shavasan, Anulom- Vilom, Kapalbhati etc.
The programme was concluded with the vote of thanks by In-charge of the Museum Manoj Kumar Sharma to Dauneria, Dubey and all officers and officials of the museum
Campion School
Campion School organized Yoga Sessions for the students on Wednesday, where hundreds of students took part.
The students were taught various Aasanas starting with warming up and stretching followed by the series of Surya Namaskar, Padmasana - Paschimottasans – Pawan Muktasana - Vajrasana – Dhanurasana – Chakrasana – Sarvangasana – Halasana – Bhujangasana and ending with Shavasana. After Asanas session students were also taught the Pranayama – For longevity.
By this Yoga sessions the students were educated on the importance of Yoga. They were explained that yoga helps in maintaining not only physical and mental health but also a healthy social life. Students learn yoga to keep physically fit and mentally healthy. It brings a divine glow on the face and makes us wise.