JK Public School Kunjwani celebrates 10th International Yoga Day with gaiety

STATE TIMES NEWS

JAMMU: “True yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life. Yoga is not to be performed; yoga is to be lived.”
International Yoga Day was celebrated in the premises of JK Public School, Kunjwani for students and teachers to make them aware about the physical and spiritual prowess that Yoga has brought about in the world today.The theme this year is “Yoga for Women Empowerment “.
The present audience were briefed about the essence of Yogic exercises on the health of individuals and thereafter, held a long practice session with demonstration of asanas. Faculty, staff and students enthusiastically participated during the session to acclimatize the body to Yogic exercises & Yoga.
The participants were introduced to Yogasanas, namely, Bhujangaasana, Taadaasana, Pawan muktaasana, Malaasana, Halaasana, Ardha-chakraadana etc. They were also briefed about the correct techniques of performing pranayams, which included Kapaalbhati, Anulom vilom, Bhraamari etc. They were given a proper exposure to various meditative exercises, like, Dhyna, Sankalpa and Meditation, as per the common protocol issued by Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India. Payers were recited before and after the programme.
Principal JKPS Kunjwani Rajesh Rathore shared his experiences associated with yoga & laid emphasis on its importance.
He said, “The movements of yoga are designed to enhance the flexibility, balance, coordination and strength, increasing your body’s efficiency and overall health. Breathing techniques promote greater mind body connection, improving the function of body and mind”.
“The practice of yoga encourages effort, intelligence, accuracy, thoroughness, commitment and dedication. It brings your body and mind together, and is built on three main elements – exercise, breathing and meditation. Focusing on controlled movement and breathing prepares the body and mind for meditation, with an approach to a quiet mind that allows peace and relief from everyday stress”, he added.
He appealed the students present in the audience to practise yoga regularly. Hitting hard on the general scenario prevalent around, whrein youngsters are found crazy about gym exercises to improve their biceps/triceps and flex their muscles, wearing a tight sleeve shirt; he appealed children to go for a flexible body. “Gym exercises make body muscular but stiff, whereas Yogic exercises shape the human body into its most flexible & agile version”, he concluded.