NSS Unit, Sewak, Government Degree College Neeli Nallah, Udhampur started two day workshop on the occasion of International Yoga Day (20-21st June) on the theme “Yoga For Humanity” under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahaostav. The workshop includes theoretical session, practical session, poster making, slogan writing competition and yoga videos with their families. The programme started with lightening of ceremonial lamp by the Principal, Yoga experts, staff members and students followed by welcome address by the Principal of the College.
While addressing the students, Principal of the College, Prof. Hans Raj stated that the objective of celebrating World Yoga Day is to raise awareness about the ancient practice of yoga and its positive impact on physical and mental well being and he urged the participants to adopt yoga as a part of their daily routine life. Dr. Ranjana Verma, Assistant Professor, PG Department of Yoga, Central University Jammu and Rashmi Khajuria as a Yoga Instructor performed various yogas and introduced the participants about different Yoga Asanas like- Kapal bharti, Pranayama, Sankalpa and meditation. They encouraged all the students to involve themselves in various type of asanas and meditation. Principal along with staff members (teaching and non-teaching) and students performed various yoga asanas. The participants felt very relax and positive after performing yoga and meditation session, as they shared it during the interactive session. Further students also displayed posters and slogans depicting the benefits of yoga in everyday life. The workshop is being organizes under the able guidance of Prof. Hans Raj, Principal of the College. Dr. Radha Rani, NSS PO is the convener of the programme and Dr. Swati Dutt is the organizer of the event.
