INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 21 JUNE 2023
In accordance with the CBSE circular inviting all affiliated schools to celebrate the International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2023, Rajhans Vidyalaya enthusiastically organized a range of programs to promote the message of yoga for health, well-being, and sustainable living among students and teachers. The day commenced with a yoga workshop for teachers, held one hour before the regular school hours. The workshop was conducted by Mrs. Geeta Farkse, an experienced yoga instructor and heart health educator with 15 years of expertise. She has also been collaborating with Dr. Pavan Kumar, a renowned Consultant Heart Surgeon at Lilavati Hospital, specializing in Cardiac Yoga. The program began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by our Principal, Vice Principal, and Mrs. Geeta Farkse, who graciously accepted our invitation as the chief guest. Mrs. Geeta then addressed the teachers who had already gathered on the yoga mats arranged on the floor. She emphasized the benefits of practicing yoga, especially for teachers who engage in mental exercises throughout the day. Subsequently, she demonstrated a series of freehand exercises for the hands and neck muscles. Breathing exercises and pranayama techniques were also taught during the session. The program concluded with a vote of thanks. The program started with pledge taken by all the students, teachers as well as the principal to perform Yoga in day to day life.
A variety of different activities were conducted in classes 1 to 12 on the occasion of International Day of Yoga.
PRIMARY SECTION
All the 4 divisions of class 1 participated in this celebration which was conducted in gymnasium. Yoga Day for students of class 2,3,4 was conducted in the theatre hall. Sarita teacher spoke about the importance of Yoga. Class 2 A, B, C students spoke about Yoga and its importance. A special performance on Jaladeepasanas were performed by Janhavi teacher and the asanas were well explained by Bidisha Madam. Students from class 2 to 4 performed Yoga by observing Geeta, Sarita and Janhavi teachers. STD. V - RALLY TO SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT IMPORTANCE OF YOGA. A yoga awareness rally was organised by Rajhans Vidyalaya on International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2023.
SECONDARY SECTION
STD V - RALLY
Students of Std. V participated in it with zest and enthusiasm. The main objective of this rally was to spread awareness about the importance of yoga. The slogans on how yoga reduces stress and keeps the body and mind healthy were displayed on placards. Slogans like ‘Yoga keeps us healthy, ‘Yoga gives us energy, Yoga gives us immunity, ‘Yoga is the key to better life’ and many more resonated in the entire campus.
STD VI - QUIZ
Yoga Quiz was conducted for students of Std VI C on Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 in their respective class on the occasion of International day of Yoga. Students were made to sit house wise in four different rows. The quiz was based on the various asanas in Yoga. There was a healthy competition amongst the students, and they were eager to answer & add to their score. Kalidas house was the winner of the quiz with a score of 27.5 points, chocolates were distributed amongst the winners.
STD VII - SLOGAN WRITING
Students of grade VII A/B/C have participated in Slogan writing activity on the theme – 1) ‘Yoga for VasudhaivaKutumbakam’ 2) ‘HarAanganYog’It encouraged students to practice regular yoga to remain fit and improve concentration. Students participated with zeal and enthusiasm in the event and prepared very informative and meaningful slogans.
STD VIII -QUIZ
Students of grade VIII A/B/C had participated in Quiz competition among the houses. Students were very excited for the quiz.
STD. IX
Students of Std. IX were shown two videos which highlighted the benefits of yoga and meditation and enabled the students to feel that yoga and meditation would help them in not only coordinating their body and mind but also in enhancing their concentration power. The first video was about 'Meditation Yoga ' and the second one was about ' Benefits of Yoga'. Through these videos students were taught the importance of Yoga in their life and how to maintain the harmony between body and mind.
STD. X
A session on 'Creating Awareness about the Benefits of Yoga was conducted by Rajhans Vidyalaya on June 21, 2023, for the students of Std X. It espoused the benefits of yoga for good health, peace of mind, and stress reduction. This was followed by a soothing meditation session and a pledge to encourage students to make yoga a way of life.
STD. XI & XII
The second phase of the day's activities took place in the classrooms, where students of Std XI and XII were presented with an audio-visual presentation on the "Benefits of Yoga." Additionally, a soothing meditation video was played to facilitate a calming experience. For Std XI students, a yoga quiz was conducted in the classroom, adding an interactive element to their learning experience.