The Student Affairs Section, IIT Delhi has organised successful events during the week before and on the day of International Yoga Day 2023 at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. The event organized by IIT Delhi aimed to promote the practice and significance of yoga among IIT Delhi community that includes Student, Faculty, Staff etc. Following are the details of the event during celebration: -

 

1. Event: "The Origin and Goal of Yoga"

    Date: 13th June 2023

    Time: 6:30 pm

     Venue: Hockey Field

On 13^th June 2023, IIT Delhi organized a special event titled "The Origin and Goal of Yoga". The event took place at the Hockey Field of the Institute at 6:30 pm in which around 400 IITD community participated. It aimed to educate participants about the ancient origin and profound goals of Yoga. Two distinguished instructors were invited to share their expertise in yoga with IIT Delhi community.

1. Prof. Subinoy Das, Astrophysicist, Yoga and Meditation Instructor (Indian Institute of Astrophysics)
2. Dr. Banani Chakraborty, DNA Nano Scientist, Yoga and Meditation Instructor (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore)

Their valuable insights and guidance contributed to a deeper understanding of the practice of yoga among the participants.

Glimpse of the event on 13^th June 2023

 

 

 

 

2. Event: Morning Run

    Date: 21st June 2023

    Time: 6:00 am

    Venue: Hockey Field

On 21^st June 2023, a morning run was organized at the Hockey Field of the Institute as a part of the International Yoga Day celebration in which around 400 IITD community participated. The run aimed to promote physical fitness among the participants.

Glimpse of Morning Run on 21^st June 2023

 

 

 

3. Event: Yoga and Meditation

    Date: 21^st June 2023

    Time: 6:30 am

     Venue: Hockey Field

Following the morning run, yoga and meditation session was conducted at the Hockey Field in which around 400 IITD community participated. Miss Gauri Pansare, a renowned Yoga Teacher and Software Engineer, was invited as the Yoga instructor to guide participants in various yoga postures and meditation techniques.

Glimpse of Yoga and Meditation on 21^st June 2023

 

 

 

 

 

4. Event: Knowledge on Yoga

    Date: 21^st June 2023

    Time: 11:00 am

    Venue: LHC, Room No.512, 5^th Floor

At 11:00 am on 21^st June 2023, a session on knowledge sharing about Yoga was conducted in Lecture Hall Complex (LHC), Room No.512, 5^th Floor in which around 80 IITD community participated. The session was facilitated by Prof. Tanusree Chakraborty, Associate Dean Student Welfare and Miss Gauri Pansare, Yoga Teacher and Software Engineer. Participants were provided with insightful information about the philosophy, benefits, and practice of yoga.

Glimpse of Knowledge on Yoga on 21^st June 2023

 

 

 

 

5. Event: Music & Meditation

    Date: 21^st June 2023

    Time: 6:30 pm

    Venue: Seminar Hall

The concluding event of the International Yoga Day celebration was a Music & Meditation session held at the Seminar Hall at 6:30 pm in which around 400 IITD community participated. Ms. Tanmayee Mishra, a talented Singer and Textile Designer, along with her musical team were invited, to create a serene ambiance. The session combined melodious music and guided meditation, allowing participants to experience tranquillity and relaxation.

Glimpse of Music & Meditation on 21^st June 2023

 

 

 

These events witnessed active participation from the students, faculty, staff and campus community of IIT Delhi. The invited experts and artists added immense value to the celebration, shared their expertise and created a memorable experience for all.