Jalandhar June 21 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, in collaboration with Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, Punjab Unit and with support from College Student Council, NCC, NSS and Sports Wing of College organized International Yoga Day celebrations with great enthusiasm and in a dignified atmosphere. The event was held under the visionary leadership and inspiring guidance of Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla. The aim of the program was to create awareness about yoga among students and staff members and to motivate them to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
On this occasion, Dr. J.P. Shoor, President of Arya Upsabha (Punjab), Shri Kundan Lal Aggarwal, Deputy Patron, and Shri Ajay Goswami, Secretary of DAV CMC, New Delhi, graced the event as special guests. They described yoga as an invaluable heritage of Indian culture and urged everyone to incorporate it into daily life. Keeping in focus this year’s theme set by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India – “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, yoga expert Shri Simran Hari Sidana made the participants practice various yogasanas, pranayama and meditation techniques.
Highlighting the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga, she explained that regular yoga practice provides a person with a healthy, balanced and stress-free life. At the start of the program, NSS Program Officer Dr. Jyoti Gogia shared her views on the importance of yoga and meditation in today’s competitive and stressful life. She said that yoga is not just an exercise, but a holistic way of life that brings balance and positivity. In her message, Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla said that yoga is an invaluable heritage of Indian culture which provides not only physical health but also mental peace and spiritual balance. She motivated students to make regular yoga practice an integral part of their routine.
Yoga is an invaluable heritage of Indian culture and Vedic tradition
“Yoga is not just a means to keep the body healthy, but the best path for harmony of mind, intellect and soul. By adopting yoga in today’s fast-paced lifestyle, we can move towards a healthy, positive and balanced life.” She also honored the dignitaries by presenting them with green planters. She congratulated the overall in-charge Dr. Jyoti Gogia and co-in-charge Mrs. Kuljeet Kaur for the successful organization of International Yoga Day. Dr. J.P. Shoor, President of Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, in his address said that yoga is an invaluable heritage of Indian culture and Vedic tradition, which the whole world has adopted today.
Yoga is not just exercise, but a science of coordination of body, mind and soul. He said that regular yoga practice not only keeps a person physically healthy, but also provides mental peace, spiritual balance and positive energy. He urged the youth to make yoga an integral part of their lifestyle and contribute to building a healthy, aware and empowered society. He also made everyone take a pledge to adopt yoga in their lifestyle through a Yoga Oath. On this occasion, the students of the college Sports Department mesmerized everyone with an attractive demonstration of various yoga postures and asanas through gymnastics.
Faculty and non-teaching staff of the college and school actively took part in the yoga session
Their excellent performance inspired and created awareness about yoga among the audience. Students from NSS, NCC, Students’ Council and Sports Department participated enthusiastically in the program. Active participation of the college and school faculty, non-teaching staff and office bearers of Arya Pratinidhi Sabha made the event even more successful. Cadets from Bodhisattva Ambedkar School and St. Soldier Law College NCC also participated enthusiastically. Faculty and non-teaching staff of the college and school actively took part in the yoga session.
On this occasion, retired teachers Mrs. Sudesh Suri, Mrs. Chibber and Dr. Veena Arora also graced the event with their presence. Along with them, members of HMV Alumni Welfare Association Mrs. Sarojini Gautam Sharda (IAS), Mrs. Sarla Bhardwaj and Ms. Ramandeep also participated in the program and expressed their commitment towards yoga. All guests and participants described yoga as the foundation of a healthy, balanced and positive life and pledged to include it in their daily routine. In the end, all participants took a pledge that they will practice yoga regularly and will also inspire their family, friends and other people in society to adopt yoga and live a healthy and balanced life.