Mega Yoga Session Organized at Assabah Arts & Science College

As part of the 21st International Yoga Day observance, Assabah Arts & Science College, Valayamkulam, successfully organized a ‘Mega Yoga Session’ on June 21, 2025, reaffirming its commitment to promoting holistic health and well-being among students and staff.

The event was jointly coordinated by the National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit 240 and the Department of Physical Education. The session was held from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the College Open Auditorium, where a large number of students, faculty members, and staff gathered to embrace the spirit of yoga.

The program commenced with a formal inauguration led by College Principal Muhammad Koya M. N., who emphasized the significance of yoga in daily life and encouraged everyone to adopt it as a part of their routine. NSS Program Officer Abdul Rahman P. and Head of the Department of Physical Education, Mr. Anshad K. T., also addressed the gathering, highlighting the collaborative effort behind organizing such a large-scale session.

The yoga training session was expertly conducted under the guidance of Mr. Babu Salim, a renowned Yoga and Physical Fitness Trainer. He was joined by Ms. Shobha Sreedharan, an esteemed faculty member from the English Department and a certified Yogacharya, who has long been an advocate for integrating yoga into academic life. They led the participants through a series of structured yoga asanas, pranayama, and mindfulness techniques suitable for both beginners and regular practitioners.

Participants experienced a profound sense of physical and mental rejuvenation. The program focused on introducing the philosophy and practice of yoga while emphasizing its benefits on mental clarity, physical strength, emotional stability, and stress management. Students and staff expressed their appreciation for the session, noting that it offered not just exercise, but also a moment of introspection and peace amidst their academic routines.

The Yoga Day celebration successfully fulfilled its purpose of spreading awareness about the importance of yoga in ensuring a healthy lifestyle and inner balance. The active participation and enthusiastic response made the event a memorable and impactful experience for the Assabah College community.