24TH PONDICHERRY STATE YOGA SPORT CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

November 16, 2009

The 24th Pondicherry State Yoga

Sport Championship was conducted in a grand manner on 14-15 November 2009 at

the Sri Subulakshmi Mahal, Muthilapet, Pondicherry-3. Nearly 700participants

took part in this event despite the heavy rain that lashed Pondicherry this

week. Expertise and proficiency of the competitors was tested in both their

performance of the various types of Yoga Asanas as well as knowledge of Yoga philosophy,

psychology and history.

Kalaimamani

Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani, President of the Pondicherry Yogasana

Association inaugurated the championship with Guru Puja to the founder,

Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri. Ammaji extolled the youngsters to make a

sincere effort to understand the true nature of Yoga thus becoming better human

beings for the welfare of the society and the world.

The competitions

were conducted simultaneously on four stages with 75 jury members and 25 volunteers

performing their roles willingly and untiringly despite the huge workload. There

were 46 different categories ranging from the pre-school toddlers to the mature

college level students.

A special

event was held for children of the SADAY School for special children. 40 of

these special children who have mental and physical handicaps participated and

not only performed the Asanas but also expressed the definitions of Yoga in the

most sweet and charming manner.

The climax of

the event was the grand CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS competition where the first prize

winners from all the categories competed against each other in a spectacular

show of Yoga Asana skill as well as expression of their admirable knowledge of

Yoga theory. Champion of Champions trophy for this year was bagged by M.

SIDDARDHAN in the male category and S. SABARISHREE in the female

category.

The

competition came to an end with the valedictory function chaired by Prof Dr A

Gnanam, one of the illustrious educationalists of India who has served as Vice

Chancellor of Madras, Bharatidasan and Pondicherry Central universities as well

as Chairman of the NACC committee. Dr KR Thiyagarajan, Medical Superintendent

of the Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute and Dr. V Gopal,

Principal College of Pharmacy, MTPG & RIHS expressed their blessings and

wishes for the event. Shri N Ardhanari, World Conference of Religion and Peace

and Muthamizhmamani Pulavar I Pattabiraman gave stirring blessings on the

occasion. Yogacharini Dr. Nalini Devi, Gitananda Yoga, Spain and Dr. Sugatham

of SADAY were present on the occasion.

Dr A Gnanam was awarded the title of Karma Yoga

Shironmani in recognition of his illustrious and selfless service for the cause

of higher education in India. Shri Paramakedou received the Mooligai Maruttuva Chemmal

award for his service for the cause of Herbal medicine in Puducherry. Yoga Chemmal

awards for the year 2009 were bestowed upon Smt V Suseela, Thiru

Venkatachalapathy, Thiru R Chandraselkar, Thiru S Tamilsengolan, Thiru G

Dayanidy, Thiru T Sathish Kumar, Thiru V Gnanavelu and Selvi G Kanimozhi in

recognition of their achievements and efforts for the cause of Yoga.

Three new DVDs on Yoga by Dr Ananda Balayogi

Bhavanani were released by Dr A Gnanam on the occasion. These DVDs are on

Advanced Pranayamas, Yoga for Pelvic Health and Yoga for Sleeping disorders.

Mr. E. Srinivassan of Yatra Multimedia, Auroville who has directed the

DVDs was honoured on the occasion. Members of the Jury and the volunteers were

honoured for their Karma Yoga and all participating institutions were

felicitated with an honour award. Students of Yognat presented a spectacular

Team Yoga tableau to bring the curtain down on another grand success with the

blessings of Swamiji and Ammaji who continue to inspire us all to do our best for

the cause of Yoga and Indian Culture.

Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91-413 -2241561 Mobile: 9842311433 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities.com/yognat2001/anandahttp://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=yognat2001 & p=r

November 17, 2009

Fantastic ! Awe inspiring! Marvelous!...Two day extravaganza that was marked by dexterity,poise,grace and elegance all the way!!Dr.Vellore A.R.Srinivasan

November 18, 2009

A great and the most expected event that we look forward to every year. Was a grand success with Swamiji and Ammaji's Blessings and loads and tons of positive energy from Dr.Sir.

Is a nice learning experience for many- be it the students, the teachers or the volunteers . ThankYou Sir for giving us all this opportunity despite the hardships that go with such events. Also have to thank You for guiding me to those lovely Children of God Thru Saday.

meena--- On Mon, 16/11/09, Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Bhavanani <yognat2001 wrote:

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24TH PONDICHERRY STATE YOGA SPORT CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

The 24th Pondicherry State Yoga Sport Championship was conducted in a grand manner on 14-15 November 2009 at the Sri Subulakshmi Mahal, Muthilapet, Pondicherry- 3. Nearly 700participants took part in this event despite the heavy rain that lashed Pondicherry this week. Expertise and proficiency of the competitors was tested in both their performance of the various types of Yoga Asanas as well as knowledge of Yoga philosophy, psychology and history.

Kalaimamani Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani, President of the Pondicherry Yogasana Association inaugurated the championship with Guru Puja to the founder, Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri. Ammaji extolled the youngsters to make a sincere effort to understand the true nature of Yoga thus becoming better human beings for the welfare of the society and the world.

The competitions were conducted simultaneously on four stages with 75 jury members and 25 volunteers performing their roles willingly and untiringly despite the huge workload. There were 46 different categories ranging from the pre-school toddlers to the mature college level students.

A special event was held for children of the SADAY School for special children. 40 of these special children who have mental and physical handicaps participated and not only performed the Asanas but also expressed the definitions of Yoga in the most sweet and charming manner. The climax of the event was the grand CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS competition where the first prize winners from all the categories competed against each other in a spectacular show of Yoga Asana skill as well as expression of their admirable knowledge of Yoga theory. Champion of Champions trophy for this year was bagged by M. SIDDARDHAN in the male category and S. SABARISHREE in the female category. The competition came to an end with the valedictory function chaired by Prof Dr A Gnanam, one of the illustrious educationalists of India who has served as Vice Chancellor of Madras, Bharatidasan and Pondicherry Central universities as well as Chairman of the NACC committee. Dr KR Thiyagarajan, Medical Superintendent of the Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute and Dr. V Gopal, Principal College of Pharmacy, MTPG & RIHS expressed their blessings and wishes for the event. Shri N Ardhanari, World Conference of Religion and Peace and Muthamizhmamani Pulavar I Pattabiraman gave stirring blessings on the occasion. Yogacharini Dr. Nalini Devi, Gitananda Yoga, Spain and Dr. Sugatham of SADAY were present on the occasion.

Dr A Gnanam was awarded the title of Karma Yoga Shironmani in recognition of his illustrious and selfless service for the cause of higher education in India. Shri Paramakedou received the Mooligai Maruttuva Chemmal award for his service for the cause of Herbal medicine in Puducherry. Yoga Chemmal awards for the year 2009 were bestowed upon Smt V Suseela, Thiru Venkatachalapathy, Thiru R Chandraselkar, Thiru S Tamilsengolan, Thiru G Dayanidy, Thiru T Sathish Kumar, Thiru V Gnanavelu and Selvi G Kanimozhi in recognition of their achievements and efforts for the cause of Yoga.

Three new DVDs on Yoga by Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani were released by Dr A Gnanam on the occasion. These DVDs are on Advanced Pranayamas, Yoga for Pelvic Health and Yoga for Sleeping disorders. Mr. E. Srinivassan of Yatra Multimedia, Auroville who has directed the DVDs was honoured on the occasion. Members of the Jury and the volunteers were honoured for their Karma Yoga and all participating institutions were felicitated with an honour award. Students of Yognat presented a spectacular Team Yoga tableau to bring the curtain down on another grand success with the blessings of Swamiji and Ammaji who continue to inspire us all to do our best for the cause of Yoga and Indian Culture.