22 Jun 2020|Noida | Amity University, Noida
Yoga Day
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International Yoga Day is observed on 21st June annually to spread awareness across the world about yoga and its importance in one’s life. To mark this occasion, Amity University of Behavioural and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida organized a webinar on 21st June’2020 on the topics: Stress Management with Yoga Practices and Yoga Therapy to Deal with Covid 19. The guest speakers for the day were Acharya Krishna Deo, Mind and Happiness Coach and the Chairman of World Welfare Mission and Dr. Chetna Jha, Yoga and Naturopathy Consultant.
The first session on Stress Management with Yoga Practices was conducted by Acharya Krishna Deo. In his address, he talked about stress and highlighted the importance of yoga in stress management. Further, he taught us simple remedies that anyone can use to experience the joy of blissful living. He first talked about self- love and self-acceptance and urged the listeners to practice giving love and respect to everyone, all of which would ultimately multiply and come back to them. Acharya ji enriched the audience with his remark “Mastering the breath is mastering the mind” and performed and explained various kinds of deep breathing exercises and laughter remedies which serve as an aid in instantly releasing all negative energy from one’s mind and body, making them feel energized and joyful. He also included alkaline diet, fasting and healthy eating habits in his address. Acharya Krishna Deo concluded his session with a peaceful meditation and inspired students to make these practices a part of their daily lives.
The second session on Yoga Therapy to Deal with Covid 19 was conducted by Dr. Chetna Jha wherein she performed and taught many pranayamas which assist in improving the functioning of the respiratory organs and strengthening the immune system. During these difficult times of pandemic when the entire world is struggling to fight Covid 19, yoga has proven to be an excellent tool in ensuring physical as well as mental wellness by keeping the disease at bay. Dr. Chetna very patiently instructed and guided us while we performed pranayamas like kapalbhati, anulom vilom, Ujjayi pranayama, Rapid Breathing, deep breathing exercises etc. She also informed us about the benefits and the necessary precautions that must be taken while performing these practices. It was an informative session as students gained new knowledge on the benefits and importance of yoga. The event saw enthusiastic participation of all and will surely prove to be of great importance in dealing with the current scenario.