A sixth grader at Rambagh School, Payal Verma had been practicing yoga even before the Covid lockdown. She has achieved success in various competitions, including the Raebareli tournament, district competitions, and national levels. She believes that daily yoga practice can keep her mentally and physically healthy.
The Initiation
Payal began practicing yoga before the Covid pandemic, and Ratna Mishra, her school teacher, encouraged her to do so. Her yoga instructor explained to her the health advantages of the practice and how it can open doors to employment in the government through the sports quota.
Gurus & Role Models
Payal is following her guru Malvika's online yoga instructions. She also gets yoga training from her coach Devesh, and among the many advantages she has experienced are increased ‘asana’ hold times and improved back bending. Payal looks up to her parents, who have always supported her, and also respects her class teacher, Ratna Mishra. Her father has always been there for her, making her feel proud, and hopes that one day his daughter will play professionally throughout the globe.
The Talent
According to Payal, yoga has several benefits, including calming the mind and boosting energy levels for increased productivity. It also improves your health.
Achievements
Payal competed in the Raebareli tournament and took home a silver medal. Later, she participated in district competitions and took home gold and silver medals. She has taken part in tournaments at the state and national levels as well. She practices yoga in addition to competing at the state level in dance, where she has won a gold medal in the Bollywood Solo category.
A Bit More
Payal Verma entered the yoga field with the idea that she would undoubtedly learn something, regardless of the outcome. She adds that her father has always told her not to just think about medals, but to always find out what went wrong and fix it. She is always inspired to do better by these ideas. She tells other rising practitioners that doing yoga on a daily basis can keep them healthy and mentally at ease. Practice yoga every day for the additional benefits it offers, such as increased vitality, she suggests.
