On International
Yoga
Day, ADI
students
have demonstrated a session of Yoga -
Mati Akhara
at
Central Park
, Sky SongBird Society - Pune. They performed a unique
Mati
Akhara , which was created by Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva, Madhavadeva and later Gurus. The 500 years old Mati akharas are very much beneficial for Body flexibility.
In the present situation, Yoga has become a holistic approach to life. It has become more popular nowadays because people are realising its importance and benefits in modern life as a stress reliever to body and mind. Even medical practitioners are also prescribing for regular practice of Yoga.
Dr. Devika Borthakur a renowned Sattriya dancer, is putting continuous efforts to bring the beautiful aspect of Sattriya Culture to the people of
Maharashtra. It is great to see Maharashtrian students are seriously following the healthy habits of Mati Akhara.
Audiences praised the performers for showcasing 500 years of tradition of Assam. Performers were Saanvi Phundkar, Bipanchi Borthakur, Devashree Patil , Arundhati Konwar, Amoli Dhamapurkar and Oshin Zade.