“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”

 — The Bhagavad Gita

International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on June 21st to promote global awareness about the benefits of yoga. At Vagdevi Vilas School, Varthur,this day was celebrated with enthusiasm and vigour.

The day began with a specially planned assembly. An array of programmes was meticulously planned and executed. A brief introduction to yoga and its significance was given to set the tone for the day followed by an invocation song by students of STD X.

‘Aum mantra,’ considered the supreme mantra was chanted by all creating positive vibration all around.

‘Shloka chanting’helps to improve concentration and memory power. All the students chanted shlokaslead by our Sanskritteacher, Sri Subramanya.

‘Suryanamaskara,’ which covers 12 asanas was performed by students of all grades to show utmost gratitude to the all powerful and radiant‘Surya Bhagwan.’

A creative display of yogawas performedby students of Std II to IX trained by our efficient yoga coach Kum. Yashoda.

It was followed by a speech inKannada by Kum. TiyaTanmayeeand in English by Kum. Aimen Dalal to create awareness on the benefits of yoga in our lives.

At Vagdevi Vilas School, Varthur, the celebration of International Yoga Day was a resounding success. VVI embraces yoga not just as a one-day celebration, but as a part of regular curriculum and culture with a strong hope of always keeping it a part of everyone’s healthy physical and mental well being.

The programme concluded by thanking all those who hadparticipated and made the day a memorable one, followed by Shanti mantra.

“Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame.”

— B.K.S. Iyengar