Teachers of Amrita Vidyalayam learnt the Integrated Amrita Meditation (IAM) Technique imparted wonderfully by Brni. Praveena, National Coordination team of AYUDH and demonstrated by Mr. Amardeep Yadav, who works as a Management Trainee at Office of Youth Empowerment, Amrita University on 29/6/19 in the school auditorium.
IAM is a simple combination of yoga, pranayama and meditation that takes just 20 minutes a day. It is a meditation technique for modern days. The technique is a synthesis of traditional, time-tested methods suited to the current mental conditions, time-constraints and needs of modern man.
The programme started with the lighting of the traditional lamp and followed by offering prayers to AMMA. Principal Brni. Rekha welcomed the instructors by introducing them and the Head Coordinator presented a floral bouquet to the instructors. Brni. Praveena spoke about how IAM technique unique as it has been designed by AMMA herself. She moved around during the demonstration and guided the teachers step by step to ensure that the movements of hand and legs are synchronised and ensured that teachers got the right breathing technique while performing each asana. Meditation and Shavasana brought about a deep sense of calmness.
All the teachers felt that the 20 minute yoga technique can help wonders in improving their mental and physical state of being and were keen to incorporate it in their daily lives. A handout containing all the asanas was distributed to the teachers which had detailed instructions.
The programme ended with the chanting of shanti mantra.
