Sonamarg, a beautiful and scenic location in Jammu and Kashmir, recently hosted an event called India Meditates in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Water Sports Kayaking and Canoeing Association and The Art of Living. The event aimed to raise awareness about mental health and to teach meditation techniques to the youth of the area.
More than 250 individuals from all over the UT participated in the event, eager to learn how to handle stressful situations and challenges in their daily lives. The primary objective was to help young minds incorporate meditation into their daily routines, leading to improved health, inner peace, happiness, and the realization of their untapped potential.
Bilquis Mir, an international player in kayaking and canoeing, applauded the initiative and encouraged the conduct of such programs in Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere in India. She highlighted the increase in anxiety disorders, depression, and other health ailments globally and emphasized the need for mental fitness and health awareness as a top priority.
The event featured a divine session of meditation conducted by Vandana Daftari, Regional Director of Art of Living, that focused on inner wellness and peace. The participants expressed their gratitude for the experience, reporting an increased sense of serenity and joy immediately after the session.
The Vice President of J-K Water Sports Kayaking and Canoeing Association, Farooq Ganderbali, and the District President of Ganderbal Water Sports, Shehreyar Majeed Dar, arranged the event and expressed their hope to organize similar programs in the near future in the Ganderbal district. They emphasized that peace is the key to prosperity.
Participants expressed their happiness and shared their hopes for the continuation of such programs in the future. These initiatives are expected to contribute significantly to the well-being and mental health of the community.
The India Meditates program is a testament to the importance of mental health awareness and the transformative power of meditation in the lives of individuals. It is expected to inspire more such initiatives across the region and the nation, fostering peace, wellness, and a brighter future for all.
