International Yoga Day by DAV Pakhowal Road
Event Start Date : 21/06/2020 Event End Date 21/06/2020
International Yoga Day by DAV Pakhowal Road
The staff and students of DAV Pakhowal Road Ludhiana gave a healthy start to their routine by celebrating International Yoga Day on 21/6/2020 at 7 a.m. Amidst the Covid 19 situation, the school Physical Education Dept. came forward to have an online session on Yogic Practice. Mr. Rajesh Thakur, HOD Sports along with his team used virtual platform to guide and revise Yogic drills.
The morning kicked off with a holy beginning with a short prayer to foster devotion. The prayer session was followed by a short orientation speech by Mr. Rajesh Thakur. The school Yoga instructor Mr. Naveen Sharma shared the multiple and noticeable benefits of regular yoga practice. He also warmed up and encouraged the students to participate and learn actively. The yogic drill included yogic jogging, several forms of Praanayaama (conscious breathing) including loosening practices, Tadasan, Vriksasana, Pada-Hastasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Trikonasana, Bhdrasana, Bhujangasana, Vakrasana, Makarasan, Setubandhasana, Pavan Muktasana, Kapalbharti, Dhyan in Sambhavi Mudra and many more. The youth of the school NCC and Arya Yuva Samaj also participated wholeheartedly in the activity and led the trail of encouragement for the others
Pr. Dr. Satwant Kaur Bhullar urged the parents and students to follow all the precautionary measures of the lockdown religiously and stay fit. She stressed the significance of Yoga in building up immunity and core strength. She advised the masses to imbibe yoga in their fitness regime and stay healthy.
The occasion concluded with a pledge to incorporate Yoga in routine and recitation of Shanti Path by the participants. The participants thoroughly enjoyed the 40 minutes of work out. It was indeed a fruitful fitness session for all.
Dr. Satwant Kaur Bhullar
Principal