An exclusive session for the students of GITARATTAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES AND TRAINING was organised on the topic ‘Mindfulness through yoga’ scheduled on 19th May 2023 at 12pm in its endeavours to empower the students with advantages of practicing mindfulness regularly and its impact on mental health. The session was conducted by Ms. Monika , certified yoga trainer.
This intriguing session was attended by around 100 students and teachers. She explained how being aware in the present moment can cut our association with the negative thoughts related to the past and anxious expectations of the future which can further lead to experiencing the present moment with full awareness. A few minutes of Yoga during the day can be a great way to get rid of stress that accumulates daily-in both the body and mind. Further she explained what mindfulness really means and explained it with a couple of examples. She has also explained remedies for personal health problems to the participants with lot of patience.
She also mentioned the various benefits of practicing mindfulness. Lastly she conducted a guided meditation activity on
mindfulness and helped the students to get a practical approach of practicing mindfulness in day to day life.
