Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga

About Department

Swasthavritta is the branch of Ayurveda that plays a pivotal role in health promotion and prevention of diseases, through a holistic approach. This approach includes proper Diet, modification in lifestyle and Achar Rasayana (Ethical practices). Department also stresses the need to practice Yoga and Naturopathy.

The Department is well equipped with departmental library, museum, models, visual aids of Yogasana, Pranayama and charts for demonstration and a separate spacious Yoga Hall has also been built for practical training for the students. The department has Swasthrakshana OPD in the Hospital where practical approaches towards Yoga, Nisargopachara and Pathyapathya Ahar (Diet Consultancy) are taught. The postgraduate course in Swasthavritta commenced in 2004 and Ph.D. in 2012. Since 2008-09, the Department also introduced a DNYS (Diploma in Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences) programme.

Departmental Strength

Well-qualified and experienced faculty
The Department manages lifestyle disorders and occupational health hazards through Swasthyarakshan OPD.
A well-equipped therapy center at the hospital related to yoga and naturopathy for the patients and demonstration for the students.
The concept of Pathyapathy (Dietary do’s & don’ts) plays a key role in the prevention & cure of diseases. Department provides diet consultancy to all the patients of Ayurved hospital.

Awards

The teachers are recognized for their work and bestowed with awards for their achievements. This boosts their morale and they are able to give their best.