International Yoga Day 2016

Celebration of International Yoga Day, June 21, 2016

June 21, 2016: Seminar on "Yoga and Sustainable Goals" by Prof. Emma Juaneda Ayensa, Sh. S. N. Sahu , Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta and Dr. Rabi Narayan Kar.

SLC celebrated second International Yoga Day on June 21, 2016 under the leadership of our Principal Sir- Dr. Rabi Narayan Kar. The College organised a Yoga Camp from June 16, 2016 to June 21, 2016 as part of International Yoga Day Celebration 2016. Firmly believing that in addition to Yoga Asanas and breathing exercises, it is essential to understand its foundational principles, a Seminar was organised in collaboration with Academy of Value Based Management (A Unit of ISOL Foundation) on June 21, 2016. Prof. Emma Juaneda Ayensa shared her thoughts about the critical role played by educational institutions in achieving sustainable development goals. She stressed on the importance of "Tolerance" for our younger generations. Prof. Emma Juaneda Ayensa teaches in the Department of Economics. Additionally, she has professional experience in sectors of social services and private higher education (as a quality expert). She is focused on the research and promotion of human rights approach and sustainable development in higher education programs and Business University of LaRioja, Spain. Sh. S. N. Sahu, Joint Secretary, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Government of India helped in understanding the Tenets of Yoga. Additionally, Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta, Chief Mentor, Academy of Value Based Management, shared her thoughts about Yoga and Spirituality drawing from her experience of about two decades in this area. The College Principal, Dr. Rabi Narayan Kar, shared his reflections, about the importance of YOGA.