Nagrota: Sainik School Nagrota observed the International Day of Yoga with great enthusiasm and active participation on 21 June 2025. The event was presided over by Squadron Leader Praveen Kumar, Officiating Principal and Administrative Officer of Sainik School Nagrota, who highlighted the significance of yoga in today’s fast paced life and explained how a Yoga practiced perpetually benefits to reduce stress at work for a healthier body and mind.
The grand event took place at the Major Somnath Stadium, where resident staff and students gathered to engage in a captivating yoga session. The session was expertly conducted by Havildar/APTC Basumatary who led the participants through a series of yoga postures and breathing exercises. The event commenced with a brief warm-up exercise, followed by a guided yoga session that left participants invigorated and relaxed.
In his concluding address, Sqn Ldr Praveen Kumar extended warm greetings to all attendees and underscored the importance of this year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” He emphasized the deep relation between our own health and the health of our planet.
Sqn Ldr Poonam Yadav, Vice Principal, along with academic, administrative, and general duty staff, also actively participated in this internationally significant event. Their involvement exemplified the collective spirit of Sainik School Nagrota in promoting health and wellness through yoga.
The celebration of the International Day of Yoga at Sainik School Nagrota not only highlighted the global importance of yoga but also reinforced the school’s commitment to nurturing holistic development among its cadets and staff.