Department of Swasthavritta & Yoga
About the Department
The Department of Swasthavritta & Yoga is dedicated to the promotion of preventive healthcare through Ayurvedic lifestyle principles, Yoga, and Naturopathy. It focuses on personal and public health, emphasizing balanced diet, Pathyapathy, and holistic well-being. The department actively conducts community outreach programs, health awareness campaigns, yoga sessions for patients and the public, and diet consultations for OPD/IPD patients. Equipped with a Yoga hall, teaching aids, and clinical facilities, it also contributes to the management of lifestyle disorders and epidemic preparedness while fostering socially responsible healthcare professionals.
Key Areas of Study
Personal and public health (Swasthavritta)
Lifestyle principles and health promotion
Ayurvedic dietetics and nutrition
Balanced diet and Pathyapathy guidance
Yoga and Naturopathy (Nisargopachar)
Holistic lifestyle and environmental health
Departmental Lab
(for Clinical and Practical Training)
Conducting community health surveys and awareness programs
Diet and lifestyle counselling for patients
Practical training in Yoga and Pranayama
Programme Learning Outcomes (POs)
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and application of the Trisutra concept to explore root causes, identify clinical manifestations of disease, treat ailments, and maintain health.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in Ayurveda through the integration of multidisciplinary perspectives and careful clinical and practical observation.
Demonstrate proficiency in holistic and individualized assessment for rational decision-making in disease management and health maintenance.
Perform procedures and therapeutic maneuvers with skill and dexterity in diverse clinical situations.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes required to provide holistic and quality healthcare.
Exhibit ethical conduct, compassion, and virtuous behavior to enhance the well-being of individuals and society.
Demonstrate self-directed learning for continuous advancement of knowledge and contribution to healthcare and societal well-being.
Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, families, communities, and professional peers.
Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and skills required as a practitioner, researcher, and academician, along with the aspiration to excel in these domains.
Course Outcomes (COs)
Swasthavritta & Yoga
Demonstrate application of principles of Swasthavritta in lifestyle modifications.
Assess health status and advise preventive and promotive measures according to Ayurvedic principles.
Demonstrate and advise Yoga and Naturopathy as health-promotive and disease-preventive regimens.
Understand and apply principles and components of primary healthcare and health policies to achieve the goal of health for all.
Advocate and propagate preventive principles of Ayurveda and contemporary sciences through Information, Education, and Communication (IEC).
Conduct community surveys and apply epidemiological principles for assessment of health and morbidity as a community physician.
Understand and apply principles of environmental health and their effects on public health with appropriate control measures.
Demonstrate skills and research aptitude for promotion of health and prevention of diseases.
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