3RD INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 2017
Along with the rest of the world, Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School observed the 3nd International Yoga Day on 21st June 2017 at its premises. This year’s observance of International Yoga Day at LFHSS was made remarkable with the presence of renowned Celebrity Yoga Guru Mr. Vivek Mishra who led the Yoga Exercises during the hour long programme. Mr. Vivek Mishra is not only a Celebrity Yoga Guru but also an Actor and Model Celebrity who is presently the Brand Ambassador of Yamaha. He was also one of the contestants of the popular TV reality show BIG BOSS during its Season-7 aired on Colors Channel. It may be mentioned here that Mr. Vivek Mishra spoke about Yoga just last night on Zee Biz Channel at 8:00 PM.
The Yoga Day programme started at 7.00 AM with the welcome speech delivered by Mr. Andrew Ahoto, Chairman cum Principal of Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School who encouraged the gathering about the significance of the International Yoga Day and also spoke about the benefits of Yoga. He also advised the gathering not to attach any religion with Yoga. Earlier the school prayer was led by Mr. Vernon Fernandez who was also the MC of the programme. A special number was also presented on the occasion by Miss Duangaimeilu Panmei of Grade-XII Arts. Along with the students and teachers of LFHSS, 30 NCC girl cadets from Christian Hr. Sec. School and 10 NCC girl cadets from Eden Hr. Sec. School also participated in the International Yoga Day programme.
Mr. Vivek Mishra elaborated on the concept of Yoga and highlighted the importance of Yogic postures in maintaining a balanced and healthy life. He also said that Yoga is a way of life and not some ordinary exercise. Several Yoga Asanas were imparted to the gathering during the Yoga session which culminated with a meditative posture.
