Divya Nagar, an Anganwadi worker in Ujjain, has integrated yoga, sports, and fitness into the daily routine of her centre, boosting children's confidence, discipline, and overall health.
In a small Anganwadi centre in Ingoria block of Ujjain, laughter fills the air as children engage in more than just supplementary nutrition and early literacy. The driving force behind this transformation is Divya Nagar, an Anganwadi worker who combines the determination of a boxer with the compassion of a mother.
Divya firmly believes that rural children possess immense potential, all they need is guidance to excel. She has successfully integrated yoga and fitness into the daily routine of the Anganwadi, encouraging children to participate enthusiastically in every activity. Alongside sports, she conducts regular morning yoga sessions, watching young children perform postures and pranayama that have become heartwarming sights for the villagers.
According to Divya, yoga not only strengthens children's physical health but also helps develop mental calmness and concentration. She often tells them that sports and yoga do more than build a strong body—they remove the fear of failure, enhance self-confidence, and teach the importance of focus and perseverance.
Having mastered the techniques of boxing inside the ring, Divya now uses yoga and basic fitness exercises to instill discipline, agility, and dedication in these young children. As they practice yoga and learn basic punching techniques under her guidance, their faces reflect excitement, determination, and a newfound sense of purpose.
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MPInfo English News
