CHANDIGARH,21.06.24-The NSS units and Physical Education Department of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Viksit Bharat Abhiyan Committee of the college, marked the celebration of 10th International Day of Yoga with an event on the theme ‘Yoga for Women Empowerment’ under the overarching theme of ‘Yoga for Self and Society’.
The event was graced by Ms. Kanwardeep Kaur, SSP, Chandigarh, as the Chief Guest. Ms. Kanwardeep, who herself has been practising yoga since the last 11 years, highlighted the fact that today’s fast paced lifestyle makes health take a backseat. She added that our thoughts guide our body, thereby impacting our health, and this is where yoga comes into play as it cleanses our thoughts, relieves stress and not just promotes physical health but also takes care of our mind and soul. Ms. Kanwardeep reiterated that keeping negative thoughts at bay and focusing on one’s goal is the essence of life and is also the greatest learning from yoga.
As part of the celebration, Ms. Keisham Monarita, a Gold Medalist in Yoga at National and International level, conducted a yoga session. Ms. Monarita demonstrated asanas as mentioned in common yoga day protocol. The participants performed asanas like tadasana, vrikshasana, trikonasana, etc. and also practised breathing exercises like kapalbhati and anulom-vilom.
Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava, who is an ardent follower of yoga practice for more than four decades, asserted that yoga symbolises the unity of mind and body; thought and action; harmony between human and nature, and a holistic approach to health and well-being. She motivated the students to adopt yoga in their everyday life for ensuring holistic health