Yoga has become an important part of peoples life and well being. It is practiced mostly for its therapeutic value, resolving physical and mental illnesses and bringing peace and quiet. Today, a large number of physical ailments are considered psychosomatic – i.e. the causes for these ailments are emotional or psychological factors. Understanding and managing these emotional and psychological root causes, therefore, are inseparable from treating the physical ailments. To this end, counseling becomes an integral part of the overall therapy. Keeping this in view, the Yoga department planned to open Yogic Health Counseling Center for the benefit of the students and staff in the session 2017-18.

In Yogic Health Counselling Centre the instructor will guide you through different poses; stretching to warm up, breathing to stimulate the body, postures to increase muscular strength and flexibility, meditation to deepen relaxation and to reenergize. It is a holistic approach to strengthen all body functions.

Yoga therapy, applies the entire science of yoga on an individual basis to improve medical conditions or support the healing process of the body.

• The therapist empowers the participant to embark on an active lifestyle of self-care, raising self-awareness and providing a holistic understanding of body and mind.
• Therapy session may include breathing exercise, postures, relaxation techniques, Mantra, and diet.
• Every session contains counselling, posture training and other exercises such as meditation, relaxation and stretching.
• Yoga therapy has no side effects therefore it can be done at any stage of life making it suitable for children, adults (in their working life) and senior citizens. It provides the knowledge required to live a balanced lifestyle.