2^nd INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY CELEBRATIONS

According to the declaration made by the United Nations General Assembly and as a gesture of support to our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s dream of healthy youth with practice of Yoga; under the aegis of  Hon’ble  Dr. Punam Suri Ji President DAVCMC and with the directions and guidance  of Rev.Mrs J. Kackria (Director PS-II) ,Dr. BB Sharma ji Regional Director , DAV Public School BRS Nagar Ldh, DAV Public School Pakhowal Road,Ldh and Police DAV Public School,Ldh organized collaborative and wholehearted celebrations of the 2^nd  International Yoga Day Celebrations at DAV Public School, BRS Nagar, Ludhiana on 21^st June, 2016. This event happened to be one of the most beneficial ventures initiated by Respected Dr. Punam Suri Ji who always insists on simple living and high thinking. His calm and peaceful persona reflects his bent towards physical fitness. He is profoundly devoted to the promotion of Yoga in everyday life for better physical and mental state among youth. This was the result of his dedication and commitment that around 280 participants with members of Physical Education faculty from all the 3 schools participated to perform Yoga at regional level. A special support staff was deputed to assist the transportation and comfort of the participants.

 It was indeed a matter of great pleasure to contribute a small bit to the grave issue of health and fitness among the youth. Teaching Yoga to the students has been a constant feature in the DAV schools. The vedic culture is all about restoring the Indian ethnicity by conserving and protecting the heritage. And Yoga is believed to occupy a supreme position as the art of practicing Yoga helps in controlling an individual’s mind, body and soul. It brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve a peaceful body and mind; it helps manage stress and anxiety and keeps you relaxed. It also helps in increasing flexibility, muscle strength and body tone. It improves respiration, energy and vitality.

The event began with huge excitement and preparations from dawn to morning at the DAV BRS Nagar lawns. The participants were rigorously skilled and trained by the Yoga instructors Mr. Gaurang Puri,  Mr.Kamaljit Singh and Mrs. Harjeet Kaur. Their meticulous efforts and strong determination made them confident enough to display their physical and mental flexibility and balance. The instructors also motivated the participants to imbibe Yoga in their routine. The response of the volunteers was overwhelming. The students performed a range of yoga asanas from basics to higher order including warm up (Neck bending ,Trunk twisting and Knee movement),Surya Namaskar,Tad Aasan,Vrksasan,Pada-Hastasan, Ardha Chakra Asan, Trikon Asan, Bhadra Aasan,Sasank Aasan,Bhujang Asana, Salbhasan, Pawan Mukt Aasan,Vajra Aasan and Shav Aasan. The gathering thoroughly enjoyed the 45 minutes session of easy and effective workout.

The objective to impart the importance and methodology to retain and maintain good health and fitness through the practice of ancient art of Yoga was accomplished to the fullest and contentment of the masses. Also it was a great opportunity and a huge platform to strengthen the foundation of cooperation and belongingness with each other. Such celebrations would surely contribute to restore and promote the losing culture of physical training and exercising in harmony with nature. The schools ensure its regular and continuous support to this noble endeavour in future too. 

Dr. Mrs Satwant Kaur Bhullar

Principal