In the first of its kind a program was initiated by art of living and jk water sports kayaking and canoeing Association, celebrating 75years of independence (Azadi ka Amrit mahoutsav).Apart mental health awareness the basic aim of programme was to teach and train 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 there life styles for experiencing improved health, peace Happiness and become aware of their inner latent potential.
The event witnessed more than 250 participants across j&k. Ms Bilquis Mir, an international player of kayaking and canoeing was also the part of event and she said “ we are all aware of the tremendous rise in Anxiety disorders, Depressions and other Health Ailments Globally, particularly in J&K. Hence the mental fitness and mental health awareness becomes the priority to be dealt with. 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 divine session of meditation for inner wellness and peace. The participants shared their sense of serenity and joy , immediately after completion of session. The Vice President for jk water sports kayaking and canoeing association “Mr Farooq Ganderbali” and district President Ganderbal water sports Mr Shehreyar Majeed Dar played a vital role in the successful conduction of event. Me Ganderbali appreciated the initiative taken by Art of Living and said that we are very hopeful to conduct such more programs in near future in district Ganderbal, as peace is the only way to prosperity.
