The programme commenced with a soulful invocation song by the school choir, followed by a welcome address by Kum. Siva Abirami (Class IX). Master Deepak (Class IX) spoke on the significance of incorporating yoga into daily life. In her presidential address, Mananeeya Nivedita Didi highlighted that the ultimate purpose of yoga is spiritual realization and the union of the individual soul with the Divine. She urged students to practice the principles of Yama in their daily lives and suggested a practical 30-minute daily yoga routine comprising 15 minutes of Asanas, 10 minutes of Pranayama, and 5 minutes of Meditation. She also emphasized that yoga is India's timeless gift to the world and should be practiced as a 24-hour way of life rather than merely a physical exercise.
A 35-minute Common Yoga Protocol was then conducted by Smt. Uma Selvi, during which participants enthusiastically practiced warm-up exercises, various asanas including Tadasana, Bhadrasana, Bhujangasana, and Setubandhasana, followed by Pranayama and guided meditation. Addressing the gathering, Sri L. Nalla Perumal ji explained the global significance of International Yoga Day and emphasized that regular yoga practice enhances concentration, memory, discipline, and overall well-being. He encouraged students to embrace yoga as a lifelong practice for the harmonious development of the body, mind, and soul.
The programme concluded with the presentation of a memento to the Chief Guest, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Kum. Ashwini (Class IX) and the Kendra Prarthana. The celebration inspired students to incorporate yoga into their daily lives and reaffirmed its importance in building healthy, disciplined, and value-based individuals.
