Department of Kriya Sharira

About Department

The Department of Kriya Sharira primarily deals with the functioning of the human body in its normal state. 'Physiology' is the basis of 'Medicine' and in this subject, students get to learn the very basic Ayurvedic concepts like Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Pachana, Prakruti, Atma, Mana, etc. After having understood the normal processes of the body, it is easy for one to understand pathological changes in ayurvedic view. Kriya Sharir also forms the basis of Ayurvedic pharmacology and Ayurvedic medicine.

Departmental Strength

Out of 5 faculties, the 2 senior-most are Ph.D. guides. 2 have completed their Ph.D. and the other two are pursuing it.
Kriya Sharira is a very core & fundamental subject among all subjects of curriculum as it deals with core ayurvedic concepts like dosha, dhatu, mala, agni, ojus, manas, aatma, etc. At Kriya Sharira department, we work towards making the conceptual foundations of the students strong so that they have a better understanding of preclinical & clinical subjects.

Highlights

Modern instruments like kymograph, response time analyzer, and spirometer are also used for experiments that explore the basics of Ayurveda. E.g., Department was a pioneer to use the Harvard Step test as a quantitative tool for the ‘Bala Pareekshana’ practical.
The Department conserves the same traditional method for the recitation of Shlokas.

The thrust is on postgraduate research, which should be more application-based on socially-oriented topics rather than theoretical ones.
Teaching-Learning models developed by the department e.g., a model on ‘Formation of Urine in Kidney’ and ‘Cardiovascular & Respiratory System MCQs’ are two such prominent models.

Achievements

The postgraduate and Ph.D. students continue to do the college proud as they win awards and accolades for their work.

Following PG/Ph.D. alumni have received awards:

Sr. No.	Name of Student	Award	Agency
1	Dr Akalpita Dhanorkar	Gold medal for M.D.’ thesis	IAA & European Ayurved Academy
2	Dr Sujata Gargotikar	Best thesis Award for M.D.	IAA & European Ayurved Academy
3	Dr Rashi Sharma	Best thesis Award for M.D	IAA & European Ayurved Academy
4	Dr Rashi Sharma	Best thesis Award for MD	All India Sharir Research Institute Lucknow
5	Dr Ashish Thakur	Best thesis Award for Ph.D.	All India Sharir Research Institute Lucknow
6	Dr.Anuradha Singh	Best thesis Award for MD	All India Sharir Research Institute Lucknow
7	Dr Ghate Umesh	Best thesis Award For Ph.D.	Institute of Indian Medicine. Pune
8	Dr Amruta Sasawade	Best thesis Award for MD	All India Sharir Research Institute Lucknow
9	Dr Savita Bhalsakale	Best thesis Award for MD	All India Sharir Research Institute Lucknow