Introduction
In celebration of the 12th International Yoga Day, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College organized a Mass Yoga Demonstration on 21 June 2026 at the college Basketball Ground. The event brought together students, faculty members, and staff to promote the importance of yoga in achieving physical fitness, mental well-being, and inner peace.
Objective of the Programme
The primary objective of the programme was to create awareness about the benefits of yoga and encourage participants to adopt yoga as a part of their daily lifestyle. The event emphasized the role of yoga in maintaining harmony between the body and mind.
Surya Namaskar – Salutation to the Sun
One of the highlights of the International Yoga Day celebration was the practice of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), a traditional sequence of twelve yoga postures performed in a continuous flow. It is regarded as a complete body workout that combines physical movement, controlled breathing, and mental focus.
Students and faculty members actively participated in performing Surya Namaskar under the guidance of yoga instructors. Each posture was synchronized with inhalation and exhalation, helping participants improve flexibility, strength, balance, and concentration. The sequence gently stretches and strengthens various muscle groups while stimulating blood circulation and energizing the entire body.
Advanced Yoga Asana Demonstrations
Participants performed various yoga Asanas under expert guidance, focusing on flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation. The key Asanas practiced during the session included:
- Tittibhasana (Firefly Pose) – Arm balance with legs extended wide to the sides.
- Bhujapidasana (Shoulder-Pressing Pose) – Legs wrapped around the shoulders while balancing on the hands.
- Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand) – Inverted pose balancing on the head and forearms.
- Vrikshasana (Tree Pose) – One-legged standing balance with hands joined overhead.
- Baddha Padmasana Variation (Bound Lotus Pose Variation) – Lotus posture with arms extended upward in a mudra.
- Eka Hasta Bhujasana Variation (One-Arm Shoulder Press Pose) – Advanced arm balance with one leg extended and the other positioned over the shoulder.
- Ubhaya Padangusthasana (Both Big Toe Pose) – Seated balance with legs lifted and spread while holding the feet. ?
- Hanumanasana Variation (Forward Fold Split Variation) – Deep split posture with a forward bend.
- Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana Variation (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose Variation) – Front leg folded, back leg bent toward the body, hands in Namaste.
- Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) – Lying on the stomach while holding the ankles and lifting the chest and legs upward.
- Ustrasana (Camel Pose) – Kneeling backbend with hands on the heels and chest lifted upward.
- Baddha Konasana Forward Bend (Butterfly Pose / Cobbler’s Pose) – Sitting with soles of the feet together and bending forward.
- Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose) / Seated Side Bend – One leg extended, one leg folded, with a side stretch over the extended leg.
- Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist Pose) – Seated spinal twist performed on both sides.
Conclusion
The International Yoga Day celebration concluded with a group photograph, capturing the enthusiasm and unity of all participants. The event successfully promoted the importance of yoga in enhancing physical fitness, mental well-being, and overall health. Through the practice of Surya Namaskar and various yoga asanas, students and faculty gained valuable insights into maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle, making the celebration both meaningful and memorable.
