Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath that creates inner serenity and harmony. – Debasish Mridha

Students, staff members and parents of St. Joseph Sr. Secondary School gathered at the school premises to mark the International Yoga Day.  Yoga has been an integral part of the curriculum at St. Joseph. The students practice various yoga asanas as a part of everyday routine and are well versed with the techniques, benefits associated with it. The Yoga session conducted was the celebration of the success of this wonderful routine specially designed for helping students cope with the stress associated with the fast pace of life.

Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21^st June to highlight the pivotal role it plays in rejuvenating our mind, body and soul. Yoga helps us to celebrate our very being, the creation of God that is so unique and magnificent. It helps us to build strength, resilience and transform into a person who is in complete harmony with himself and the environment.

The day at St. Joseph began with the enthusiastic participants laying down their mats in the open grounds and practicing ‘Pranayama’- inhaling and exhaling fresh air. Prana means “life force’ or ‘breath’ and ayama means’ control’ or ‘restraint’. Practicing Pranayama helps cleanse the mind and body, eliminating toxins.

Thereafter, the partakers performed the Surya Namaskar- Connoting Obeisance to the Sun. Surya Namaskar is a complete body workout comprising of 12 intensive Yoga asanas  has multifold benefits for the body and the soul. Various other asanas and stretching exercises also formed a part of the routine which was formed under the supervision of expert physical trainers.

The joyous, relaxed and glowing faces of the participants confirmed the success of the special endeavor to celebrate International Yoga Day.

The Principal, Ms. Monica Chawla reiterated the significance of Yoga in our life and urged everyone to make Yoga not just a day in a year but a journey, a gateway to accomplish mental and physical well- being.