We have often heard the proverb “A sound mind is in a sound body”. The International Day of Yoga is an opportunity to reveal to the world the subtle science of yoga, which everyone can use not just to achieve physical well-being, but also to learn a better way to live a healthy, harmonious and happy life.
Around 1600 children from Amrita Vidyalayam School, Juinagar, Navi Mumbai participated in AMRITA YOGA PROGRAM in the school on June 21st, 2018. Each class participated in a 25 minute session held in the school quadrangle and conducted under the able supervision of Shri Sahebdin Ramprasad Das, an experienced Yoga teacher from Yoga Vidya Niketan, Vashi. Principal Brni. Rekha simultaneously conducted yoga sessions in the school auditorium. The Sr. Secondary students participated in this programme in the Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Nerul (W). Teachers also actively participated in the yoga asana demonstrations.
In her address to the students, Brni. Rekha defined yoga as a holistic approach to well-being. She outlined the essence of yoga and how it works on the level of one’s body, mind, emotion and energy. Das ji explained how the word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj meaning ”to join”. Students were exposed to different yoga asanas, which would help them in developing their focus and increase their energy levels. Each session started with a prayer and ended with the chanting of Shanthi mantra.
The school has a dedicated Yoga period for students from classes I to X. Meditation forms an integral part of the morning prayer. Apart from that, Yoga is also offered as one of the Co-curricular activities in the school.
