SRINAGAR: In the first of its kind Art of Living and JK Water Sports Kayaking & Canoeing Association, conducted a programme “India meditates” in the meadows of Sonamarg Ganderbal to celebrate 75 years of independence under Azadi ka Amrit Mahoutsav.
Apart from mental health awareness, the basic aim of programme was to teach and train the youth of J&K to tackle the stressful and challenging situations at different stages of life and to help young minds to internalise meditation in their lifestyles for experiencing improved health, peace, happiness and become aware of their inner latent potential.
The event witnessed the participation of more than 250 individuals from across J&K.
Bilquis Mir, an international player of Kayaking and Canoeing was also part of the event. Speaking on the occasion she said, “We are all aware of the tremendous rise in anxiety disorders, depression and other health ailments globally and in J&K.”
“Hence mental fitness and mental health awareness become the priority to be dealt with,” she added.
Mir further emphasised that mental fitness is the most essential component for achieving targets in one’s life and such programs should be held in frequency across J&K and pan India.
Miss Vandana Daftari, the Regional Director for Art of Living conducted a Divine session of meditation for inner wellness and peace.
The participants shared their sense of serenity and joy, immediately after completion of the session.
The Vice President of J&K Water Sports Kayaking and Canoeing Association Farooq Ganderbali and the district President of Ganderbal Water Sports Shehreyar Majeed Dar played a vital role in the successful conduction of the event.
Ganderbali appreciated the initiative taken by Art of Living and said that we are very hopeful to conduct more programs in the near future in district Ganderbal, as peace is the only way to prosperity.
