International Yoga Day Celebration at Vagdevi Vilas School, Birur (2025-26)

Date: 21st June 2025
Venue: Vagdevi Vilas School, Kadur Birur

 

“Yoga is a wonderful medicine for emotional and mental woes. It spreads the power of ancient Indian practice for the betterment of the entire world. Yoga helps to explore your inner self.”

Vagdevi Vilas School, Birur celebrated International Day of Yoga with great enthusiasm on 21st June 2025, joining the global movement that promotes health and inner well-being through yoga. The event began with a formal welcome and introduction, setting the tone for a meaningful and energizing day.

The school firmly believes that education goes beyond books and exams — it is about holistic development. Yoga is one such discipline that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.

The celebration commenced with a soulful song on yoga performed by the school choir group, highlighting the essence of yoga as the union of body and consciousness. The melodious rendition conveyed the importance of daily yoga practice for maintaining physical and mental health.

A special highlight of the day was a Yoga Dance Performance by students from classes 6 to 10, which artistically depicted the philosophy that “Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath.” The performance was graceful and spiritually uplifting.

Students actively participated in warm-up exercises followed by sitting and standing asanas such as Pranayama, Vrukshasana, Parvatasana, Padmasana, and Vajrasana. The main attraction of the celebration was the Surya Namaskar, demonstrated and guided by the school’s dedicated yoga instructor, Mrs. Tejaswini. The students performed the asanas with perfect synchronisation and discipline.

In alignment with its vision of holistic education, the school has integrated Yoga as a regular subject in the curriculum for Classes 1 to 10, recognising its benefits in enhancing physical fitness, emotional balance, and concentration.

Teachers, too, joined the yoga session, showcasing their commitment and enthusiasm. Their participation reinforced the belief that “Yoga is like life — a balance of holding on and letting go.”

In her address, Principal Smt. Saraswathi Madam emphasised that “Yoga is not a religion; it is a science — a science of well-being, youthfulness, and the integration of body, mind, and soul.” Her insightful message inspired everyone to embrace yoga as a way of life.

The event concluded with the recitation of the Shanti Mantra, invoking peace and harmony. The participants dispersed with a deep sense of calm, carrying home the message that:
“Yoga is the art of awakening the hidden potential within.”