"Yoga means combining ashtaanga like Yama, niyama, aasana, pranayama, pratyahaara dhaarana, dhyaana and samadhi. They form 8 steps to gain spiritual knowledge. - Dr. Raghavendra Pai, international yoga expert and secretary, Sri Veda vyasa prathishthana, Mysore.
Yoga teaches us profound knowledge, respecting elders, controlling one's mind and performing proper duties through bhakthi, jnana, karma, Raja and hatha yoga forms.
Dr. Raghavendra Pai expressed the above words, while addressing the contestants at Hari Vidyalaya, on the. occasion of 'Vidyarthi yoga championship 2024,' held on 7/8/2024. He motivated all the contestants through his inspiring and energizing words.
The Vidyarthi yoga championship, brought together 450 yoga enthusiasts from various places in and around Mysore, who exhibited different yogasanas. The event featured and highlighted the importance of yoga and showcased the incredible talent and dedication of the participants. Sri Najundeshwara High School won the Overall Championship.