Around 1300 students from Amrita Vidyalayam, Juinagar Navi Mumbai participated in the International Day of Yoga on June 21st, 2019 at both the Ashram and school premises. The programme began with the traditional lighting of the lamp by Principal Brni. Rekha and the guests, followed by a prayer and the beautifully composed “Yog Geet”. The school was privileged to have Shri Sahebdin Ramprasad Das an experienced Yoga teacher from Yoga Vidya Niketan, Vashi, as the Chief Guest, who was accompanied on the stage by Br. Avyayamrita Chaitanya and Suja teacher- the school’s Yoga teacher. The guests were welcomed with a flower sapling, in consonance with today’s environmental call.
Swamiji addressed the students and in his profound speech dwelt upon the benefits of Yog Vidya for all.
Shri Sahebdin Ramprasad Das, followed the IDY protocol and each class participated in a 25 minute session. The joy on the faces of Amrita Nursery students was a treat to watch as they enjoyed peforming simple asanas. Teachers also actively participated in the yoga asana demonstrations. Das ji was thankful to Amrita Vidyalayam for inviting him this year too and struck an instant connect with the students. He also made a point to mention the enthusiasm he sees in the students motivates him a lot.
The students were exposed to different yoga asanas, which would help them to develop focus and increase their energy levels. Yoga period is compulsory in the Amrita Vidyalayam and is also offered as one of the Co-curricular activities.
Student leaders and volunteers came forward enthusiastically to help in all the arrangements and ensured that the programme was conducted smoothly.
