The Department of Physical Education, Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya (RKMV), Shimla, organized a spirited celebration of 11th International Yoga Day 2025 on Saturday, 21st June, in the college auditorium. All teaching and non-teaching staff, along with a large number of students from various departments participated enthusiastically.

The Chief Guest of the event was the Principal, Dr. Anurita Saxena, who highlighted the importance of yoga for a balanced and a healthy lifestyle. In her speech, she emphasized the role of yoga in enhancing physical, mental, and emotional well-being, especially for students and academicians. Dr Jitender Thakur from the Department of Physical Education guided the participants through a systematic yoga session, which included:

• Prayer and Om Chanting
• Warm-up exercises
• Asanas like Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Trikonasana, Bhujangasana, Vajrasana, and Shavasana
• Pranayama techniques including Anulom-Vilom and Bhramari
• Meditation and Relaxation


Each Asana was not only performed but its benefits were also explained simultaneously to ensure awareness among participants.

The celebration saw overwhelming enthusiasm, turning the event into a collective experience of unity and well-being.