“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”
–The Bhagavad Gita
Yoga is about clearing away whatever is in us that prevent our living in the most full and whole way. With yoga, we become aware of how and where we are restricted — in body, mind, and heart — and how gradually to open and release these blockages. As these blockages are cleared, our energy is freed. We start to feel more harmonious, more at one with ourselves. Our lives begin to flow — or we begin to flow more in our lives.
Department of Students’ Welfare, MRIIRS organized a Yoga Session on International Yoga Day on June 21, 2018 at T- Block Seminar Hall. The event was organized in association with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and was graced by the presence of Dr. N.C. Wadhwa, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor MRIIRS, Dr. M.K. Soni, Pro – Vice Chancellor, Sh. R.K. Arora, Registrar MRIIRS, Mr. Sarkar Talwar, Director – Sports, Dr. Naresh Grover, Dean – Academics, Dr. Krishan Kant. Executive Director and Dean FET, Dr. Suresh Bedi, Dean – FMS, Dr. S. S. Tyagi, Dean – FCA, Dr. Anil Sarin, Yoga Workshop Instructor from Ministry of Ayush –Mr. Sharavan Kumar and Ms. Shhalini Grover, Associate Professor from Faculty of Applied Sciences, MRIIRS.
The hall was full with the enthusiastic team of faculties and staff members from various departments of MRIIRS and MRDC & MRU. The event commenced with the lamp lighting ceremony by all the dignitaries and guests present on the occasion. Dr. M.K. Soni, Pro Vice Chancellor, welcomed everyone and introduced about the celebration of International Yoga Day. He shared his thoughts and views about the celebration of Yoga day around the globe, he also shared that Yoga has been practiced in India since ages. Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. Dr. N. C. Wadhwa, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor – MRIIRS emphasized on Yoga and its significance in modern lifestyle. He also iterated the relevance of 5000 year old practice in all its integrity even today. He also motivated all the present members to participate enthusiastically today and inculcate Yoga as part of daily routine.
An exemplary performance of Yoga Asana and their dignity was performed by “Yoga of the Day”- a group of enthusiastic young individuals promoting indigenous Yoga, India’s gift to the world. Mr. Shravan Kumar, Trainer, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi Chapter said Indian civilization is almost 5000 years old. We are a culturally rich country and Yoga is an integral part of our lives. He said that Yoga helps beating stress as it balances life leaving body, mind and soul rejuvenated. He then explained and helped participants to do basic yoga and build a regular practice routine. He also took a special “Yoga for Cervical” session for the present members. He also responded to their queries and questions.
Ms. Shhalini Grover, Associate Professor, Faculty of Applied Sciences, MRIIRS briefed the present members the benefits of Surya Namaskar and how each posture helps the different parts of the body.
All the present members were awarded a Certificate of Participation by Dr. Arundeep Singh, Principal – MRDC. The celebration concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Ms. Gurjeet Kaur Chawla, Associate Dean Students Welfare, MRIIRS.
Positive feedback was also received from the participants mentioning that such sessions can be practiced daily before regular classes, so as keep mind and body fit.
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