Balancing the Body, Blossoming the Mind @ Greenwood: An Inspiring International Yoga Day Celebration!
21/06/2025, SAT
To commemorate International Yoga Day, Greenwood High School, Hasanparthy, hosted a rejuvenating yoga session for its students and staff on June 21st, 2025. Held from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM, the event imbued the campus with an aura of peace and wellness, facilitated by the expert and calming instruction of Yoga Guru,Sri. Venkateswarlu .

Inspiring and Soul-touching Address:
The event was graced by our Honourable Director, Sri. Dr. G. Bharadwaja Naidu, who delivered an inspiring and soul-touching address to the gathering. Speaking on the significance of yoga in today’s fast-paced world, he emphasized how yoga helps in achieving a balanced mind and a healthy body. He suggested the students to practice yoga not just as a physical exercise but as a way of life. “In a world full of noise, yoga is the silence that heals,” he remarked. He further said that yoga builds discipline, concentration, and resilience, which are vital for students not only in academics but in their day-to-day life. He also mentioned India’s pride in gifting yoga to the entire world.
Students gracefully performed various asanas, pranayama techniques, and meditation. Guruji, with his profound knowledge and calm demeanor, ensured that every student understood the nuances of each posture, emphasizing correct alignment and breathing, making the session both educational and invigorating. It was truly a sight to behold as the young minds and bodies moved in harmonious synchronicity, embracing the true essence of yoga.


The event witnessed the enthusiastic presence of Academic Principal Sri. V.V.V Naveen Kumar , Administrative Principal Sri. T. Pavan Kumar, Vice Principal Sri. V. Suresh Kumar, Academic Co-ordinator Smt. P. Kanthi and Sri. M. Phanindra along with other dignitaries, staff members, all joining hands to promote the ancient Indian tradition that has now taken root globally.
A Glance at the Origins of Yoga
Yoga is one of India’s greatest gifts to the world. Rooted in the Indus Valley Civilization, yoga has been practiced in India for over 5,000 years. The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root Yuj, meaning to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” – Bhagavad Gita
To recognize its universal appeal, the United Nations declared June 21st as International Yoga Day in 2014, following the proposal of Indian Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi. Since then, millions across the globe celebrate this day to spread awareness about the benefits of yoga for health and well-being.
Yoga – A Way of Life at Greenwood:
At Greenwood High School, yoga is not just an event but an integral part of the school curriculum. Being a residential school, each day for our students begins with a morning yoga session, enabling them to start their day with calmness, clarity, and focus. The daily practice of yoga instills values such as discipline, patience, inner peace, and emotional stability among our students.




The International Yoga Day celebration this year was a remarkable reminder of our commitment to nurturing holistic development in every child – nurturing not just the intellect but also the mind, body, and soul.


As the event concluded with a meditative silence and a spirit of gratitude, all participants left the yoga arena with renewed energy, glowing faces, and peaceful hearts.
“Yoga is not about touching your toes, it’s about what you learn on the way down.” Let us continue to uphold the spirit of yoga in our lives, every day!
Report by: G Krishna Rao (Department of English)