Today, Government Post Graduate College Rajouri in colloboration with NCC(SD/SW) and NSS Units celebrated the Ninth International Yoga Day under the patronage of the Principal of the College, Prof. (Dr.) Shameem Ahmed Azad. The intent of the program was to highlight the importance of Yoga and the pivotal role it plays in rejuvenating the mind and the body, leading to a healthier lifestyle. The event started with a brief motivating lecture on the importance of yoga in physical and mental health and how yoga supports stress management, mental health, mindfulness, healthy eating, weight loss and quality sleep. Major Tanveer Ahmed (NCC Officer SD) demonstrated around 30 asanas to the cadets and the staff which include Bhadrasana, Bidalasana, Dandasana, Garudasana, Muktasana, Padmasana, Siddhasana,Tadasana, Trikonasana, Utkatasana, Virabhadrasana, etc. The cadets and the volunteers also practised pranayama and various mudras. Mr Rakesh Puri, Director, Physical Education helped the students in correcting their postures and guided them throughout the yoga session.
The NCC Cadets and NSS volunteers also participated in various activities like poster making, writing articles, taking pledges, etc. Prof Supriya Gupta (NSS Officer) and Prof. Salma Farooq(NCC Officer) encouraged the students to encorporate yoga in their daily lives to be happy and peaceful by transforming the outlook towards life.
A large number of faculty members including the Heads of various Departments were present on the occasion. Dr Javaid Iqbal, Vice Principal of the College appreciated the NCC cadets and the NSS volunteers for enthusiastic participation in the grand event and congratulated the officers of both the units for their dedication in making the event successful.
