Puttur: The 10th International Day of Yoga was celebrated under the auspices of the NCC Army & Navy Units of St Philomena College, Puttur along with the NSS Units and NCC Units of St Philomena Pre-University College and St Philomena Aided High School.
The event was held early this morning at the Silver Jubilee Memorial Hall under the theme ‘Yoga for Self and Society.’
Very Rev. Fr Lawrence Mascarenhas, the Correspondent of Mai De Deus Educational Institutions, presided over the program.
In his presidential address, he remarked, “Yoga is not just a physical exercise but a holistic approach to achieving harmony between mind and body. It teaches us discipline and promotes inner peace. In today’s fast-paced world, where negative emotions such as stress and anxiety are prevalent, yoga can help maintain our well-being.”
Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, Principal of St Philomena Degree College, emphasised the importance of regular yoga practice.
He stated, “If you practice yoga, you can live a disease-free life. Yoga fosters positive thinking and helps us see the good in others. It reflects our rich cultural heritage and is a powerful tool for energising the body, mind, and spirit. Practising yoga only on Yoga Day is not enough, it should be an everyday practice.”
Rev. Fr Ashok Rayan Crasta, Principal of the St Philomena Pre-University College, and Rev. Fr Maxim D’Souza, Headmaster of St Philomena Aided High School, were on the stage.
The event began with a welcome address by Clement Pinto, NCC Naval Wing Officer of St Philomena Aided High School. Prof. Vasudeva N., NSS Program Officer of St Philomena College proposed a vote of thanks.
Roshan Sequeira, NCC Air Wing Officer of St Philomena Aided High School compered.
The yoga program was organised under the guidance of Captain Johnson David Sequeira, NCC Army Wing Officer at St Philomena Degree College.
The College NCC Naval Wing Officer Tejaswi Bhat, St Philomena Aided High School NCC Army Wing Officer Peter Naresh Lobo, and St Philomena College NSS Program Officer Pushpa N. extended their cooperation.
NCC Army and Navy cadets of St Philomena College and Pre-University College, Army, Navy, and Air Force NCC cadets of St Philomena High School and NSS volunteers of the college, actively participated in the yoga program.
The event emphasised the importance of yoga in promoting a healthy lifestyle and fostering a sense of unity and discipline among the students and staff.
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