INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA
Celebration of 11th International Day of Yoga was organized by the Faculty of Education, Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut on 21st June, 2025.
Major General (Dr.) G.K. Thapliyal, Honourable Vice Chancellor, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut remained the Chief Guest of this Event.
Mr. Vineet Kumar Sharda, State Coordinator, Bhartiya Janata Party, Vyapaar Prakoshth, Uttar Pradesh remained the Coordinator of this Event.
The Celebration began with the presentation of potted saplings and patka to the guests.
Lieutenant Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Kumar, Dean, Faculty of Education, Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut formally welcomed all the guests and then proceeded on to read out the message of the Honourable Prime Minister of India – Shri Narendara Modi, for this special day in which special stress was given on significance and practice of Yoga.
Major General (Dr.) G.K. Thapliyal, Honourable Vice Chancellor, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, in his speech, highlighted the significance of International Day of Yoga as well as Practice of Yoga for a meaningful life.
This was followed by an address of the Coordinator –Mr. Vineet Agarwal Sharda, State Coordinator, Bhartiya Janata Party, Vyapaar Prakoshth, Uttar Pradesh in which he stated the brief history of the International Day of Yoga as well as its multiple benefits for human health.
The Yoga Practice was initiated by the Yoga Instructors- Dr. Nishant Kumar, Assistant Professor (Yoga), Department of Physical Education, FoE, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut and Mr. Kapil Shakya, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, FoE, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut.
The Yoga Practice began with simple exercises followed by mantra recitation. A number of Asanas and Postures were also practiced under the guidance of Yoga Instructors.
The participants participated in all these activities with full enthusiasm.
The event came to an end with the Vote of Thanks proposed by Lieutenant Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Kumar, Dean, Faculty of Education, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut.
An arrangement was also made for the refreshment of the participants which were distributed by Dr. Reeba Devi, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, FoE, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut & Dr. Roopam Jain, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, FoE, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut.
Prof. (Dr.) Indira Singh, Professor, Head, Department of Education, FoE, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut anchored the event. She was also responsible for the overall arrangement of the event.
Outcome of the National Workshop:
- Awareness was generated about Significance of Yoga
- Yoga Postures and Asanas were Learnt and Practiced.
Analysis of the Participant’s feedback: The celebration of International Day of Yoga was considered to be highly educative and informative. This event was highly appreciated by all the participants
