Prayagraj, 21 June (HS): In observance of 12th International

Yoga Day, a yoga session was organized by Air Force Station Bamrauli on Sunday.

Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Bamrauli led the event which began

with an introductory talk on origin of yoga, benefits of Yoga and meditation

for a healthy lifestyle. Common Yoga Protocol with yogic warm up exercises in

sitting and standing positions as part of Sukshma Yoga and various other yogic

aasans like Tadasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Trikonasana, Vajrasana, Ardha

Ustrasana, Sasakasana, Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Salabhasana, Setubandhasana,

Pavana Muktasana, Anulom- Vilom, Pranayama, Bhramari Pranayama etc were

performed. Benefits of aasanas, Meditation posture and Kriya along with timing

and its benefits were also explained.

The event culminated with Sankalpa and Prayer. The 45

minutes of Yoga demonstration and practice was participated by more than 500

personnel comprising air warriors, Non-Combatants (Enrolled), Defence Security

Corps personnel, Civilians and families promoting yoga as an ancient discipline

for pursuing personal wellbeing and inner peace.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi