Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS), under the holistic health program ‘Aarogya’, organized ‘विलक्षण योग शिविर’ – one day empowering and energizing Yoga Camp at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar in Punjab on 19th April 2018. Yogacharyas Shri Raj Kumar ji and Swami Vigyananand ji from the Sansthan undertook Yogasanas and Pranayama sessions for the students in evening hours from 4pm to 6pm.
DJJS ‘Vilakshan Yog Shivir’ is a special camp which enumerates the significance and importance of ‘Yoga and Pranayama’; in overall healing of the body and attainment of perfect equilibrium and harmony. The shivir covers yogasans, pranayama, relaxation techniques, meditation as well as ayurvedic health care tips etc.
The sessions started with various warming up activities, followed by teaching of various simple yet profound yog asanas and exercises for a healthier body and calm mind by Swami ji and Raj Kumar ji. Over 225 students participated and reaped benefits from this yoga camp. Swami Vigyananand Ji enumerated the significance and benefits of Yoga & Pranayam to yoga practitioners and also important precautions to be observed while practicing yoga. He said that Yoga provides fitness on both physical and psychological level. It helps cope with chronic pain and negative emotions. Increases strength, flexibility, heart, and lung function and reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood circulation throughout the body.
Everyone present took a pledge to practice yoga daily. The session ended with ‘Om chanting’ and recitation of mantras such as ‘Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah’ and ‘Shanti Path’ (peace prayer) seeking health, peace and harmony for all.
The shivir was also attended by eminent dignitaries Mr. Amandeep Nagpal, Associate Dean at Lovely Professional University; Dr. Rajeev Sobti, Head of School of Computer Science and Engineering; Dr. Raj Karan Singh, HOD & Dr. Harleen Kaur, HOD. They appreciated the efforts of Sansthan for promoting Yoga as a significant tool for holistic health and well- being. On this occasion Mr. Amandeep Nagpal, Associate Dean at Lovely Professional University felicitated Swami Vigyananad ji and Yogacharya Raj Kumar ji. Also the preachers of DJJS Sadhvi Manindra Bharti ji and Sadhvi Urmila Bharti ji graced the event by their august presence and participation.
Print media covered this event in ‘Dainik Jagran’, ‘Dainik Bhaskar’ and ‘Ajeet Samachar’ newspapers.
