International Workshop ‘Art of Manmaking through Vasudeva Kriya Yoga’ held at Govt. College of Education, Chandigarh
Govt. College of Education, Sector 20-D, Chandigarh in collaboration with Vasudeva Kriya Yoga organized a One Day International Workshop under the aegis of IQAC ‘Art of Manmaking through Vasudeva Kriya Yoga’ on 7th January, 2023.
Shri Nitin Yadav (IAS), Home Secretary, Chandigarh Administration was the Chief Guest of the occasion. Shri. Rajendra Yenkannamoole founder of Vasudeva Kriya Yoga from Melbourne, Australia was the Guest Speaker of the day. They were extended a formal floral welcome by Dr. Sapna Nanda, Principal and Dr. A.K. Srivastava Dean of Govt. College of Education Chandigarh. Ms. Yojana Yadav, Senior News Editor, Hindustan Times also graced the occasion as Special Guest.
The event started with the formal Lamp Lighting Ceremony followed up with a Saraswati Vandana. During the event the students of the college also demonstrated varied yoga asanas. 3 volumes of the book ‘Life Sutras- Inspirational Life Skills’ were also released on the occasion by Shri. Rajendra Yenkannamoole.
Shri. Nitin Yadav in his address designated teachers as architects of society whose role has evolved over the years and has become more challenging in the contemporary times. He appreciated the college for conducting workshops based on the traditional knowledge system of Yog, Ayurveda, Spiritual Knowledge and Indian traditional wisdom. He also congratulated the college for inculcating three value added courses namely ‘The Science of Happiness’, ‘Upskilling the Employability of Pupil Teachers’ and ‘Yoga and Fitness’ to equip the pupil teachers with the skills to face the challenges of present and future times.
Guest Speaker- Shri. Rajendra Yenkannamoole addressed the session on the themes of Inspirations from Bhagavad Geeta, Chakra healing for channelization of energy, Think big and achieve great through yoga along with Yoga demonstrations. Yog Guru emphasized the significance of Bhagwad Gita in our lives as a Yog Shastra and a guide to aesthetic values of life for everyone.
A cultural program was also presented by students of the college which mesmerized the audience. Certificates were awarded to the participants of value added courses of ‘The Science of Happiness’ and ‘Upskilling the Employability of Pupil Teachers’ by the guest speaker of the day. Around 350 faculty members and students from various government and private colleges of Chandigarh participated in the workshop enthusiastically.
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