International Yoga day June 21

International Yoga Day Celebration Ideas for Schools

1.School-wide Mass Yoga Session

▪️Organize a guided yoga session in the morning for all students, teachers, and staff.

▪️Include basic asanas, breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation.

▪️Invite a certified yoga trainer or a BNYS graduate as a guest instructor.

2.Yoga-themed Competitions

▪️Poster Making: “Yoga for Health & Harmony”

▪️Slogan Writing: On topics like "Yoga for Peace", "Yoga is My Superpower"

▪️Essay or Poem Writing: On benefits of yoga or "My Daily Yoga Routine"

3.Age-based Yoga Demonstrations

▪️Primary students: Simple poses like Tadasana, Vrikshasana

▪️Middle school: Surya Namaskar, Vajrasana

▪️High school: Include sequences and partner yoga

▪️Conduct a “Yoga Talent Show” for advanced students

4.Yoga Pose Selfie Contest

▪️Ask students to take a picture doing their favorite yoga pose at home with their family.

▪️Display photos on the school notice board or social media.

5.Talks & Presentations

▪️Invite an expert to give a short talk on “Yoga for Stress Management” or “Yoga in Daily Life”

▪️Students can give short speeches or present PPTs on: Origin of Yoga (Patanjali), Yoga in different cultures, Yoga and mental health

6.Thematic Assembly Programs

▪️Begin with prayer and Gayatri mantra or OM chanting

▪️Include a skit on yoga benefits

▪️Yoga-themed quiz competitions

▪️Short documentary screening on the History of Yoga in India

7.Street Play / Flash Mob

Perform a skit or flash mob on the school grounds or community on yoga awareness and healthy lifestyle.

8.Mindfulness Activities

▪️Conduct 5-minute meditation sessions during class periods.

▪️Introduce simple mindfulness games to improve attention and calmness.

9.Yoga Bookmark or Badge Making

▪️Craft creative bookmarks or badges with yoga quotes and asana illustrations.

▪️Distribute them as takeaway souvenirs.

10.Virtual Yoga for Parents

▪️Conduct an online yoga session for parents and students together.

▪️Share yoga tip videos via school WhatsApp groups or class portals.

11.Yoga Film Screening

▪️Show a short educational film or documentary about yoga such as:

▪️The Story of Yoga

▪️Yoga for Children (animated or real)

Discuss key takeaways after the screening.

12.Yoga Games & Activities

▪️Yogathon: Hold a challenge to perform a series of 12–20 asanas in sequence.

▪️Yoga Musical Chairs: When music stops, students do a yoga pose instead of sitting.

▪️Pose & Freeze: Call out an asana and students must freeze in that pose.

13.Yoga & Brain Development Session

Conduct a session explaining how yoga improves:

▪️Memory

▪️Concentration

▪️Emotional balance

▪️Introduce Trataka (candle gazing) or Anulom Vilom for brain clarity.

14.Yoga Rangoli or Mandala Creation

Students draw colorful yoga-themed rangoli or mandalas in the school courtyard using natural colors or chalk powder.

15.“Dress as a Yogi” Day

Students dress up as:

▪️Famous yogis (e.g. Patanjali, Swami Vivekananda, Baba Ramdev)

▪️Yoga practitioners with mats, headbands, and slogans

▪️Hold a “Walk & Talk like a Yogi” parade.

16.Yoga Wisdom Board

Display daily quotes or sayings from yoga scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, or Guru Granth Sahib on inner peace and balance.

Let students contribute their favorite quotes.

17. Create a School Yoga Booklet

Include:

▪️10 basic poses with illustrations

▪️Sanskrit names and meanings

▪️Breathing tips

▪️Safety tips for beginners

▪️Short reflective diary space

18.Partner Yoga or Group Yoga Poses

Let students do partner-based asanas to build trust and coordination.

Great for middle or high school students.

19.Cultural Blend: Yoga & Indian Heritage

▪️Combine yoga with classical music or dance:

▪️Bharatanatyam with yoga mudras

▪️Chanting OM or Shlokas with background veena/flute

▪️Include ancient yogic rituals or Ayurveda connections

20.Yoga App Exploration

▪️Introduce age-appropriate, free yoga apps or YouTube channels.

Let students explore and write reviews or daily logs on what they learned.

21.“Yoga with Gratitude” Ceremony

After the yoga session, organize a few minutes of gratitude journaling or thank-you card writing to parents, teachers, or nature.

22.Join Global Live Sessions

Participate in live national/international online yoga sessions, such as those hosted by:

▪️Ministry of AYUSH (India)

▪️Art of Living

▪️Patanjali Trust

23.BONUS: Learning Activities

▪️Vocabulary activity: Teach Sanskrit names of asanas

▪️Science link: Explain physiological benefits of yoga

▪️Math link: Measure time spent in each pose, angles in asanas, symmetry, etc.

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