INTERNATIONAL YOGA WEEK

(19^th – 22^nd June 2022)

KAASH Foundation’s KAASH Swaasthya Manthan celebrated the International Yoga Week from 19th – 22nd June 2022 with a series of Yoga and Naturopathy Camps. The first camp of the week took place at the Century Mill in MHADA Complex, Prabhadevi, Mumbai. Residents of the area were taught simple stretching exercises along with yoga asanas like Ardha Chakrasana (half wheel pose), Hastapadasana (standing forward bend pose), and Baddha Konasana (butterfly pose). On the International Day of Yoga i.e. 21st June, around 300 students took part in the camp organized by the Foundation at Shri. T.P. Bhatia College of Science, Kandivali West, Mumbai. After this, a half-an-hour session on healthy lifestyle was also conducted by Ms. Renuka Vyas, Joint Director (Health), KAASH Foundation for the teaching staff of the college. The final camp of the week took place at Dr. B.M.N. College of Home Science, Matunga on 22nd June. The camp began with an address by Ms. Alpa Mehta, Associate Joint Director (Health), KAASH Foundation on the history and importance of yoga and our Prime Minister’s vision for the International Day of Yoga. This was followed by Ms. Dhwani Shah, Ms. Mansi Shah, Ms. Surbhi Kothari, and Ms. Bhumika Gohil guiding around 120 girls into simple stretching and breathing exercises. They were asked to practice these exercises to increase concentration, especially while studying.

The celebration of the International Yoga Week wouldn’t have been possible without collaborative efforts. The Foundation would like to thank Dr. Sangeeta Srivastava, Principal, SVPV Vidyalaya and Shri. T.P. Bhatia College of Science and Dr. Mala Pandurang, Principal, Dr. B.M.N. College of Home Science for all their support and encouragement in organizing these sessions at their respective institutions. The Foundation also applauds all its Yoga Trainers and participants for their enthusiastic response towards the practice. It also expresses gratitude to Ms. Pooja Malkar, Core Committee Member, KAASH Foundation for coordinating the session at Prabhadevi. Last but not the least, special thanks to Dr. Avkash Jadhav, Founder – Trustee, KAASH Foundation, Ms. Renuka Vyas, and Ms. Alpa Mehta for curating the entire week.