On 21st June, 2024, Vande Mataram Degree College celebrated International Yoga Day at 9.00 a.m. in Madhuban Banquet Hall. It was attended by President, Principal, Professors and students, with great enthusiasm.

The event began with a brief introduction by our President Dr. Rajkumar Kolhe. He told the gathering that the International Yoga Day is a gift to the world by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who put forward the proposal on December 11, 2014 in the United Nations General assembly which was accepted by 193 nations.

Warm-up exercises were taken and all the students practiced and performed sitting asana standing asana, importance of these were explained simultaneously. Importance of pranayama was explained. Different types of pranayama were taught and the benefits of each pranayama were explained. Resource person, Dr. Nikhin Sashane, (Yoga Dance Therapist) conducted "Yoga With Dance Therapy" session. Physically, it helps to improve balance, coordination and muscular strength.

All the students participated eagerly. The celebration concluded with a meditation session. All faculties, staff and students learned the importance of yoga in their life and how to maintain harmony between body and mind. The function was a great success and ended with a vote of thanks by vice-principal Dr. Vanita Madam.

Stooping

Shoulder exercise

Surya Namaskar

Yoga with dance