Mumbai: Gems & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) conducted its 2nd Annual one week Yoga workshop with an aim to create awareness amongst SEEPZ employees about the benefits of Yoga during International Yoga Day.
The workshop which was inaugurated on 19th June under the esteemed presence of Mr. Pravin Chandra – Joint Development Commissioner, Mr. Mahesh Yadav – Deputy Development Commissioner, Mr. Premkumar Kothari- Chairman of GJSCI and Mr. Binit Bhatt-Chief Executive Officer-GJSCI and will continue for four days under the expert supervision of Isha Yoga Foundation. The activity saw a gathering of more than 1500 from the Gems & Jewellery industry.
This initiative of GJSCI aims to educate people about benefits of yoga and encourage them to make it a part of life in extension to the vision of our Honorable Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi. United Nations had declared 21st June as International Yoga Day on 11th December 2014 with an aim to introduce yoga at a Global level owing to its multiple benefits.
Yoga consists of more than physical wellness. It is a holistic approach towards life which helps in rejuvenation of both mind and body and enables self-actualization. The word Yoga derives its origin from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’ which means ‘to integrate or unite physical body and spirit’. This approach encompasses spiritual, physical, mental discipline which enables an individual to amalgamate his/her thoughts, words and actions. Regular practice of Yoga is apt to reduce stress level, strike a balance for inner-peace and also helps to enhance flexibility and endurance. This initiative by GJSCI is dedicated towards the benefit of members of Gems & Jewellery industry to understand and embrace Yoga as a part of life.
“Yoga is an eternal blessing from our ancestors which dates back its origin to over 5000 years. This is our 2nd Annual one-week workshop and we are delighted to see the number of attendees only increasing. With this workshop, we aim to contribute a drop in the ocean and encourage people to understand the significance of yoga and inculcate it in their daily lives”, said Mr. Binit Bhatt, CEO, GJSCI at the event.
