As the world marks the International Yoga Day, the day was observed across Nagaland by Department of Youth Resources and Sports, schools and organizations on Tuesday by organizing programmes to mark the day.
In Dimapur, Students from different colleges and schools participated in the celebration held at DDSC, Dimapur. During the programme, the participants were taught about the importance of yoga followed by step by step performance of yoga led by Professor Amod Sharma, Nagaland University and Rosy Jemu. The programme was organized by the department of Youth Resources & Sports.
TUENSANG: In Tuensang district, the 2nd International Yoga Day was observed at Indoor Badminton Stadium Tuensang and organised by District Youth Resources and Sports Department Tuensang. The occasion was volunteered by Bharat Scout and Guides, NYK, NCC and some interested citizens. The volunteers were instructed with some basic Yoga steps by Madendangba NYK volunteer.
PHEK: Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Phek observed the 2nd International Yoga Day at Indoor Badminton Hall, Phek on 21st June 2016. The programme began with a brief introduction from youth resources officer, Vineikholie where he emphasized the importance of taking Yoga as it keeps the body healthy and wise as such he urged everyone to spread the message of Yoga. The session was conducted by Havildar Haribansh Singh from the 46 Assam Rifles.
MON: International Yoga Day was observed in Mon at Indoor Stadium with assistant professor ADC Mon M.A Shihab Ali and Wangkhao Government College Dr. Esther Konyak. The programme was organised by Department of Youth Resources and Sports with the theme ‘Yoga for Harmony and Peace’. Dr. Esther Konyak presented some of the basic instructions on Yoga and encouraged the members to practice Yoga as it moulds our body flexible and bring peace of mind.
ADC Mon, M.A. Shihab while speaking on the importance of Yoga said that Yoga helps to balance and develop harmonious relationship between the mind and body, helps develop physical and mental discipline and maintain physical fitness, reduce stress, control feelings and unwanted thoughts and contact with nature. He also said that practicing Yoga can help achieve success in life, relief pain and help to attain the full potential of life.
MOKOKCHUNG: Commemorating 2nd International Day of Yoga, a yoga session was held at Indoor Stadium Mokokchung Nagaland organised and co-ordinated by Youth Resources and Sports Department. Around, 125 members from NSS, Bharat Scouts & Guides, NYKS Mokokchung unit participated under the guidance of D. Halam, 44 AR Training team & Tovili Wati, District Organizer Commissioner (Guides).
ZUNHEBOTO: International Yoga Day was observed at Indoor Stadium, Zunheboto. The program was organised by Department of Youth Resource and Sports in coordination with NSS, NCC and NYK Zunheboto Unit. Around 150 participants took part in yoga practice. Keynote address was delivered by Asst. Professor, Periasamy, SDO (C), Shanavas IAS spoke on health benefits with yoga practice, while vote of thanks was proposed by assistant professor, Kezhadi.
173 Battalion CRPF: As a part of International day of Yoga, 173 Battalion CRPF Airfield Dimapur also organized the International Yoga day-2016 along with the children of nearby school. Around 120 school children of three different school/institution and 250 CRPF personnel participated in the International Yoga Day under supervision of commandant 173 Bn., Joseph Keishing and unit officers. Joseph interacted with all students and units personnel after completion of Yoga and discussed the benefits of yoga and asked them to adopt Yoga in their life.
LFHSS: Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School (LFHSS) observed the 2nd International Yoga Day at the Green Lawn of LFHSS, Dimapur in collaboration with 24 NL(I) COY NCC Kohima and 1 Naga Girls Battalion NCC Kohima. Altogether 1157 students including NCC Cadets from six educational institutions including Greenwood, Holy Cross, Eden, Christian, Livingstone Foundation Higher secondary school and Dimapur Government College took part in the session. During the session, welcome speech was delivered by Chairman cum Principal of Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School Andrew Ahoto, who encouraged the gathering about the significance of the International Yoga Day and also spoke about the benefits of Yoga. The instructor for the Yoga session was Uto Chishi, teacher from Livingstone Foundatiuon Hr. Sec. School.
MCK: International Yoga Day was observed at Modern College, Kohima to bring peace, harmony, happiness and success to every soul in the World. At the session, the students got the chance to know how Yoga embodies unity of mind and soul. The Yoga instructors president of All Nagaland Patanjali Yogpeeth Santu Thapa and Amit Mukhiya exhorted the audience to imbibe Yoga to have a positive lifestyle and increase the level of well being.
BJYM: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Nagaland State Unit observed the International Yoya Day at its head office Dimapur. During the programme, president BJYM Nagaland Vikuho Dominic, stressed on the importance of Yoga and said that, it is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India and now practiced in various forms around the world. He also asserted that, the Yoga balances body and soul, physical health and mental well being and urged upon the peoples to embrace healthier choices and lifestyles and to commit to unity among the peoples. BJYM, Nagaland state unit, general secretary, Arvind Damani, expressed gratitude to the members for their well active participation towards the success of the programme and further hope that, more peoples would join and participate in the near future for the common profitable of the peoples.
15 BRTF: 15 Border Roads Task Force, C/O 99 APO organized a mass yoga session at its location at high school junction Kohima in commemoration of the 2nd international day of yoga. The yoga session was conducted for all the personnel posted with 15 BRTF. Similar sessions were conducted in allied companies of the Task Force at various locations like Zubza, Mon and Maram. In the one hour session, a brief introduction of yoga and its benefits were explained. Commander 15 BRTF, Col. S. P. Yadava highlighted the importance of yoga in bringing harmony between mind and body and advised everyone to inculcate yoga in daily routine.
Unity College Dimapur: Unity College observed the day in collaboration with Young Indians at Unity College campus. Students participated whole heartedly to connect with the amazing and natural benefits of yoga along with the rest of the world. The yoga programme was conducted by esteemed guest Rakesh Ghosh and demonstrated by alumni of the college. Ghosh described the benefits of yoga in daily life.
SMHSS Dimapur: Yoga programme was held in St. Mary’s Higher Secondary school by the Patanjali Yog Samiti & Bharat Swabhiman, where more than 800 students took part.
ARTC&S: Yoga Day was celebrated in all the three military garrisons of Assam Rifles Training Centre & School (Shokhuvi, Dimapur and Diphu). A strength of around 2000 soldiers including 500 families performed yoga simultaneously. The Yoga Day was observed under the patronage of commandant Assam Rifles Training Centre & School, Brig Gurjap Singh.
NAPTC Chumukedima: Nagaland Armed Police Training Centre (NAPTC), Chumukedima and Nagaland Police Training School (NPTS) Chumukedima in collaboration with Patanjali Yog Samiti, Dimapur observed the yoga day. At NAPTC, T Metha, NPS commandant exhorted the personnel to take care and be responsible for one’s health and practice of Yoga as one of the best means to maintain sound balance between physical and mental health. At NPTS, Aboli Metha, NPS principal spoke on the significance of the day and importance of Yoga for everyone especially for uniformed personnel. President, Patanjali Yog Samiti also spoke on the occasion. All together around 750 personnel took part in the celebration and special Yoga class was conducted in both the training centres.
PVHSS Dimapur: Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School (PVHSS), Dimapur observed the day with 80 student participants from the Vidyapith held at stadium ground, Dimapur.A student contributed a song on yoga. Principal, Monoj Bhattacharjee dwelt upon the importance of the yoga and its impact on human health, especially to the younger generation. Founder headmaster, L.C. Das delivered a speech on the various aspects of the yoga and yoga teacher Sajal Ray also explained the benefits of yoga. Vidyapith has introduced yoga as a compulsory subject in primary and secondary section from this academic session.
HQ IGAR (N): HQ IGAR (N) as a nodal agency for all security forces conducted the day together with troops of Assam Rifles, CRPF, and other security forces of Nagaland to a common pedestal across the entire state at the helipad ground Kohima. A total of 86 officers, 358 JCOs, 4010 other ranks celebrated the yoga day across the state. Similar camps were organised at Chiswema, Meluri, Chokitong, Wokha, Ghaspani, Piphema, Kukidong, Kashiram Basti, Tuensang, Wakching, Chare, and longkhim COBs which were attended by all ranks & files with enthusiasm & zeal.
HCHSS Dimapur: In Holy Cross Higher Secondary School (HCHSS) the Yoga Day was organized by national and state training commissioner, and secretary, Hindustan Scouts & Guides, M Gnana Nirmala. More than 300 students i.e. Shishuchetana, cubs & bulbuls, scouts & guides participated in the programme which was graced by Rev Fr Philip Magh as chief guest. Yoga was conducted by Govind, trained yoga teacher from Haridwar.