Competitions: Poster Making Competition were held on the topic “Our duties as a good citizen” and “Women Empowerment”

On 15th February, 2020, an alumnus of Pillai College of Education and Research, Panvel, Ms. Bharti Iyer who is a yoga exponent conducted a session of Dance and Yoga for our students. Ms. Iyer explained how these dance steps and Yoga helps in keeping us healthy and fit. Not only are these beneficial for our physical health but also for our mental well-being.

As part of our continuing efforts to maintain physical and mental well-being of our students, they also have regular interactions with our counsellor, Ms. Yvette Lee. She conducts group sessions as well as individual session where students meet with Ms. Lee to share any issues they may have as far as their personal life is concerned.

On 30th November, 2019 a Maha Walkathon was organized by University of Mumbai, Same day – Same time, Government of Maharashtra CASI initiative, Maharashtra Walkathon 2019, a group of 30 students and teachers of MES’ Pillai College of Education and Research, Panvel participated in this walkathon which began and ended at Khandeshwar Police Station. Special permission was sought from the Khanda Colony Police station as well as Kalamboli Traffic Station. We began the walk at 8am and ended it by 9:30 A.M. This walkathon is to create awareness about road safety and traffic rules as well as to create awareness of the health benefits of walking.

“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep the
mind strong and clear.” – Buddha

Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel being a teacher-training college needs to keep its students and staff healthy and fit as we continue to imbibe training with well-being, both physical as well as mental. Hence, as part of our continuing efforts, this year too we have tried to incorporate few activities. Due to the pandemic, we had to cut down some of our programmes which we hope to take up in the next year through the online mode.

To celebrate the 5th International Day of Yoga on 21st June, 2019, we started taking sessions on breathing exercises, pranayama and simple yogasanas as prescribed by the Government of India. A special slot was provided in the time table for the activity. Students were eager to be part of this morning ritual. The Yoga expert for the International Day of Yoga was Mrs. Rajalakshmi, a yoga practitioner for many years. She also conducts yoga classes. On 21st June, we began our session with a prayer and breathing exercises. Rajalakshmi ma’am introduced us to various yoga asanas along with their importance and the correct way of doing. She continued with various breathing exercises to bring peace and calm to the mind and body and achieve the balance that is required in our lives.
The benefits of Yoga for the mind and the body are not limited to few weeks or any special day but have long term effects. We have tried to continue with the pranayams, breathing exercises and stretching exercises for the students.