
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Roing, celebrated the 11th International Yoga Day on 21st June 2025 with great excitement and dedication. The event was organised in three parts, and people from different backgrounds and age groups took part in it. All the activities were held in the school auditorium.
Phase 1: Yoga with District Administration
The first session began early in the morning at 6:30 a.m. with the active participation of the District Administration of Roing. Deputy Commissioner Sri Fwwrman Bramha, along with 58 staff members, took part in performing various yoga postures and breathing exercises.
At the beginning of the session, Sri Chat Bahadur Chetry, NSS Programme Officer, warmly welcomed all the participants. In his address, he expressed his joy at the presence of the district officials and shared how yoga plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy body and a peaceful mind. He encouraged everyone to make yoga a part of their everyday life. The session was led by Sri Shital Desai and Sri Kalyan Dutta, who guided the participants through the yoga protocol with clear instructions and positive energy.
All participants took part actively and felt refreshed, relaxed, and inspired after the session.
Phase 2: ITBP Participation and Conclusion of Yoga Satra
The second session, from 8:00 am, witnessed the active participation of around 70 personnel from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). This phase was especially significant as it marked the conclusion of the 10-day Yoga Satra, held from 12th to 21st June 2025. Initially, it commenced with 25 people and culminated with a total of 70 people on the last day.
At the beginning of the session, Sri Lalu M.R., who led the Yoga Satra, warmly welcomed all the participants, including the respected Commandant of ITBP, Sri. Sunil Mittal and his team. In his address, he expressed his gratitude for their presence and emphasized how yoga helps build discipline, strength, and mental peace, especially for those serving in demanding roles like the armed forces.
The Yoga Satra was guided by Sri Lalu M.R. and Sri Patil Pankaj Balasaheb, who conducted the sessions with dedication, clarity, and care. The final day was filled with enthusiasm and a sense of fulfilment, as all participants successfully completed the training.
Phase 3: Yoga by Students and Teachers
In the last part of the celebration from 9: 55 am, all the students from Class I to XII and all teachers of VKV Roing came together in the school auditorium. They followed the Common Yoga Protocol, which includes basic warm-up, yoga postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation.
This session helped students feel calm, energetic, and focused. It also taught them the importance of practicing yoga every day for a healthy life. The yoga activities for students were led by Sri Kalyan Dutta and Sri Shital Desai, who made the session enjoyable and easy to follow.