21st June is celebrated as International Yoga Day. The year 2021 marked the 7th celebration of this special day dedicated to Yoga – an invaluable gift from India to the world.
Many competitions were held to celebrate this day at St. Stanislaus High School. Teachers and students were asked to send images of themselves performing various Yogasanas at home out of which the best ones were selected. The celebration continued with other competitions like quiz competitions for Std. 5 and 6 on the topic ‘Hygienic and unhygienic food and nutrition. Slogan/quote writing for Std. 7 and 8 and essay writing competition on the theme ‘Fit India Movement was conducted for Std.9 and 10. The best three slogans and essays, as well as the first three highest scores for the quiz, were selected. Students participated enthusiastically in these competitions.
Scouts of St. Stanislaus High School (West Mumbai Suburb District) took an active part in the International Yoga Day Celebration. They learned the different types of Yogasanas and performed them to the best of their abilities. They also learned the importance of Yoga in their daily life.
This year’s theme – Yoga for well-being, acts as a reminder of how Yoga is beneficial and important to promote physical and mental well-being, especially as we fight this pandemic.
