Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Delhi Branch conducted this workshop for a rural school Sri Aurobindo’s school, Gaddipally, Telangana. Participants included 21 children, class 6-10, with 9 teachers including the principal. After settling in with preliminary information and guideline on 7th January, the program began on 8th January with invocation for the divine Presence. This was followed by Asana practice which included the Duck Walk, The Frog Jump, The Camel Walk, Jumping Surya Namaskar, becoming a Triangle, Snake Crawl, Camel Pose and a lot more to bring in stability and stillness in the body, calmness in the mind and balance of the emotions. A workshop titled YogART was thereafter conducted by Ms. Monica Chand and Ms. Raie Dey wherein Ms. Raje narrated the Ant Story, writing a letter in Scribble and transforming that into a work of art by rounding the corners and filling colors, patterns or leaving blanks; and the ant continued with discovering the use of Aluminium wire to make icons which most symbolize India, namely Lotus, Sukhasana (a cross-legged sitting meditative posture) and the Ayurveda symbol. Equipped with pliers and wire, everyone made various objects using the wire.

Other activities of the workshop made participants genuinely aware of the importance of physical fitness in one’s life. It also helped them to understand the role of physical education on self-motivation and discipline. The sessions on theater in education helped them to come out of their hesitations, fears and low confidence. Science experiments encouraged them to think critically and meditation helped in inner reflection and tranquility. Sports and games activities were much appreciated and enjoyed by all. The workshop ended with sightseeing tour to Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, India Gate, Lal Quila and Akshar Dham.