NPS International, Mysore celebrated International Yoga Day. The school had invited a well experienced yoga instructor Dr Ganesh Kumar, Founder, Vivekananda Yoga Kendra, Mysore, whose aim is to teach and spread awareness of the benefits of practicing Yoga on a regular basis, across the globe. The programme commenced with a speech delivered by a student of class IX. It was a visual treat to watch the young Yoga practitioners perform Dance Yoga, which truly enthralled and mesmerized the audience.

A guest lecture on the importance and philosophy of yoga was delivered to the students by Dr Ganesh Kumar.

A yoga workshop was conducted for the students to mark the event. The session commenced with the chanting of OM and the workshop was conducted according to the yoga protocol. The session ended with relaxation exercises to cool down. The instructor stressed on the fact that we need to inhale the future and exhale the past. The students performed different kinds of yoga with the trainer, who explained to them the benefits hidden in each yogasana.

The workshop endowed the students and teachers with the enhancement of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being, leading to a healthy lifestyle.

The students were filled with immense energy and enthusiasm to adapt Yoga as part of their daily routine.