Raipur: On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Raipur Central Jail hosted a special meditation and yoga session, drawing active participation from approximately 200 inmates and jail staff. This marked the first time the jail observed International Meditation Day.
The session was led by Ajay Singh, a senior instructor from the ‘Art of Living’ and a former member of the Yoga Commission. He provided training to the inmates on various methods of meditation, pranayama, and yoga. Singh highlighted the numerous benefits of these techniques, including mental peace, emotional balance, stress management, and improved sleep.
Jail Superintendent Amit Shandilya emphasized the importance of integrating yoga into daily life. He announced that the jail administration will organize regular yoga, pranayama, and Sudarshan Kriya camps in the future.
The inmates participated with enthusiasm and discipline, demonstrating their interest in these rehabilitative activities. This initiative is considered a significant step towards the mental and spiritual development of the inmates. The program not only created a positive atmosphere within the jail but also strengthened the efforts towards rehabilitation and reintegration of the inmates into society. This yoga initiative in Raipur Central Jail is giving a new dimension to the reformative culture.