Thursday, July 28, 2016

INTERNATIONAL_YOGA_DAY_AND_MEDITATION_CAMP

Centre for Gandhian Studies, GITAM Institute of Management organised a Yoga and Meditation camp from 17th June 2016 to 21st June 2016, to commemorate the International Yoga Day. The camp witnessed a series of lecture cum training and demonstration sessions in various forms and aspects of Yoga. A large number of faculty, students and general public benefitted from the event. The event was inaugurated by Prof. M.Potharaju, Registrar, GITAM University, in the presence of Prof. P.Sheela, Principal, GITAM Institute of Management and Dr. N. Jhansi Rani, Co-ordinator, Yoga programme, GITAM University.


As a part of these celebrations the following five programs were organized from 17th – 21st June, 2016.  The main objective of all these programs was to spread awareness about Yoga among students, faculty, non-teaching staff and general public. Yoga exhibition was inaugurated on 17th June, 2016 by Registrar, GITAM University.  In this exhibition a display of books related to theory, research and practice of Yoga, charts of yoga postures, accessories related to yoga practice was made. Registrar, GITAM University also inaugurated the 3 day Pranayama camp on 17th June.  Historical background of Pranayama, nature of Pranayama, dos and don’ts of Pranayama, physiological and psychological benefits of Pranayama were explained in this camp.  Different techniques of Pranayama that are practised by Hatha Yoga system were taught during Pranayama camp.  Yogasana competitions for Students, faculty and staff of GITAM University were conducted separately.  Online essay competition on “Relevance of Yoga in Education” was also conducted for students, faculty and staff of GITAM University.  Winners were given prizes and certificates in the Valedictory function.  On 21st June, 2016 Yoga Demonstration was organised with the active participation of dignitaries of GITAM University, students, faculty and staff.  
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