12th INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA 2026 was observed by Kamala Devi Sohanraj Singhvi Jain College of Education on 22.6 2026. The theme for the day was “Yoga for Healthy Aging”
The participants included Principal, Dr. Sadhna Jha, faculty members and students of B.Ed. (1st & 4th Semesters), and trainees of D.El.Ed. (1st and 2nd year)
The session was inaugurated with the speech of the Principal Dr. Sadhna Jha who highlighted about the necessity of Yoga in our everyday life. She focussed on yoga’s role in promoting lifelong physical resilience, mental clarity, and prevention of age-related illnesses.
The next session was the practical Session. Prof. Patit Mahata’s instruction led participants through a common yoga protocol featuring Sukshma Vyayama (joint mobilization), balance postures for stability, Prone position asanas and Pranayama (Anulom Vilom and Bhramari) for stress management.
The third session was the Yoga Competition which was held to evaluate participants on flexibility, balance, and form. Contestants performed three mandatory poses—Vrikshasana, Padahastasana, and Virabhadrasana—alongside one asana of their choice.
The 1st Position was secured by Akansha Gupta ( B.Ed 4th semester)
2nd Position was secured by Dipanwita Karmakar (B.Ed. 1st Semester) and the
3rd Position (Joint) was secured by Harshit Mondal (D.El.Ed. 1st year) & Sikha Gupta (B. Ed. 4th semester).
The celebration successfully highlighted the preventive benefits of yoga, motivating future educators to maintain the practice for healthy aging and integrate it into their communities. View Certificate
