7th
April 12 was a different dawn at Marina – the Bay of Bengal has seen many – from the brisk beach
walkers to those practicing Yoga to many political meetings. In fact, the people from interior parts of
Tamilnadu who visit the Capital of the State for the first time, be it a family
trip or part of any political group or sectarian meet land up at the beaches of Marina
In
the recent years, it has become a fashion to attribute some significance to a
day and call is… ‘World …. Day’ - 7th
of April is being celebrated as “World Health Day”
From
time immemorial, worshipping Sun has been practised and the 12 steps to
saluting Sun God representing various Yogic postures is known as ‘Surya
Namaskar’ – the Salutation to Sun. This
Surya Namaskar when properly done, helps the body and mind in many ways – it
energises, relaxes, rejuvenates and calms the mind – prevents diseases and by oxygenating cells of body,
improves one’s health. This is generally
done in the morning at the time of Sun rise and usually in front of Sun,
worshipping the rising God. This Yogic
procedure links together twelve asanas in a dynamically performed series. A
full round of Surya namaskara actively puts every organ to stretched exercises
providing synergy.
The
Art of Living founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, organized ‘the Yogathon
Challenge’ – an initiative to create awareness about Yoga and create interest
in its practice for a healthier living.
Today
morning, the service land of beach road was full of people of all ages, of
different Organisation coming together to perform, practice and propogate the
spirit and benefits of Yoga. It was
really a wonderful sight to see young children participate with vigour and vying
with others to complete the 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar and to collect
Certificate from the Organisers.
The
event was flagged off by Dr VS Vijay, Minister of Health, Tamilnadu Govt. Saidai Duraisamy, Mayor of Chennai was also
present. Art of Living had made elaborate arrangements
and the event was well organized
With
regards – S. Sampathkumar .
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