This year being the 2nd anniversary of the International Yoga Day, DPS World School, Zirakpur held a Special Assembly to celebrate this day. Never having spared an opportunity to make its contribution to the growth of the environment and mankind, the institution held special Yoga classes for all its students and teachers.
The Yoga teacher, Mr. Sarvesh Pandey enlightened everyone about the importance of Yoga and meditation in their lives. He said that apart from keeping the body fit and healthy, Yoga also cleanses the soul. Thereafter, the students and teachers were taught many ‘Yogasanas’. It was a treat to watch both children and adults performing yoga for a healthy body and soul. The entire area reverberated with the soft and melodious chanting of shlokas while the children performed the ‘asanas.’
The Principal, Mrs.Jyoti Nagranee, in her address added to the valuable knowledge shared by Mr. Pandey. She spoke about how through Yoga one can transform one’s life and maintain a balance between mind, body and soul and bring peace. She emphasized upon the magical role that Yoga can play in a stressful modern lifestyle.