WORLD’S LARGEST INDOOR YOGA FESTIVAL – FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN YOGA

To promote awareness about the benefits of stress reduction, a stronger immune system, and improved mental stability among students, D.E.S. PRIMARY SCHOOL, Tilak Road, part of the DECCAN EDUCATION SOCIETY, Pune, Maharashtra, organized a remarkable event ‘YOGA – MAT TO MIND’, was held under the leadership of ADV. RAJESHREE THAKAR, School Committee Chairman, and MRS. ARCHANA DHANAWADE, Headmaster & Project Head. The event witnessed the participation of 1200+ primary school students, 70 parents, and 60 teaching and non-teaching staff. Together, they performed different yoga poses in 30 performances over 150 minutes, setting a new world record on 18th January 2025 at D.E.S. Primary School Ground, Tilak Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India. The Event was conceptualized and managed by Mrs. Yoginee Kanade, Project Manager, Mrs. Gracia D’Souza, Project Coordinator Mrs. Simran Gujar, Project Advisor Dr. Sharad Aher, Dr. Milind Sampgaonkar, and Team.