Om Namah Shivaya !
Yoga is not just about physical health, but it is a way of living. It aims towards a healthy mind, a healthy body, and an awakened soul. The word yoga is translated from ‘Yuj,’ which means to unite or to join. It is a union of body, soul, and mind. Yoga brings together mental and physical disciplines allowing the achievement of a peaceful body and mind. International Yoga Day was introduced to raise awareness about yoga and its importance across the world.
International Day of Yoga 2022 was celebrated in Amrita Vidyalayam on June 21st. A variety of activities were planned for all the classes from grade 1 to 12 as suggested by CBSE. 1300 students actively participated in the program.
School Administrator Brni Sharanyamrita Chaitanya started with the first session for students of grades 12 and 8, based on the International Yoga Day protocol as per Mata Amritanandamayi Math. She started with the Opening Prayer followed by chanting of Patanjali Yoga Shloka.
योगेन चित्तस्य पदेन वाचां ।मलं शरीरस्य च वैद्यकेन ॥
योऽपाकरोत्तमं प्रवरं मुनीनां ।पतञ्जलिं प्राञ्जलिरानतोऽस्मि ॥
This was followed by a short session of MA-OM meditation. She then proceeded with Sukshma Vyayama like neck, shoulder movements and trunk twisting. This was followed by asanas like Tadasana, Pada Hastasana, Vrikshasana, Badhakonasana, Ustrasana, Bhujangasana, Supta Pavanmuktasana and Shavasana.
The session ended with guided meditation and chanting of Shanti Mantra. All the students felt relaxed and rejuvenated after the session.
Guest Mrs. Laxmi Chinta, Yoga instructor for 3 years from Yoga Vidya Niketan, enlightened students of grades 9 and 10 with the importance of yoga, and demonstrated a few asanas which the students performed as per the instructions.
Grade 7 students performed mass Suryanamaskar, Grade 6 created a Human Pyramid with yoga postures. The day ended with a yoga session for the teachers by Brni. Sharanyamrita Chaitanya. The credit for the success of IDY 2022 at AV Navi Mumbai campus goes to all the staff and students who have tirelessly worked for it.
