NSS unit of VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics celebrated International Yoga Day on 21st June 2016 in the Multipurpose Hall of the College. The celebration followed the yoga protocol given by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Around 200 NSS volunteers participated in the celebration. The function began with a brief address about the importance of yoga by Shri. Mr.Sudhakar Naik, a trained yoga teacher followed by demonstration of various Asanas. The programme started with prayer followed by loosening practices, Yogaasana, Kapaalabhaati, pranayama, meditation and shaanti paatha.
Different asanas demonstrated during the programme include Taadasana, Vrikshasana, Pada hastasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Trikonasana, Bhadrasana, Makarasana, Bhujangaasana, Pavana muktasana, Shavasana etc.
Shri. Vikram Verlekar Chairman of VVM’s Sports Council, Dr. Mrs Prita D. Mallya Principal , Dr. Sanjay Dessai Vice Principal , Shri. Rahul D. Naik Managing Director of Sitara Motors participated in the Yoga day celebration with the students and staff. The NSS Programme Officers Dr. B.P. Sarath Chandran, Mr. Vishal Chari, Mr. Frazer Taylor and Ms. Preksha Chopdekar were actively involved in the programme.