SWASTHAVRITTA & YOGA DEPARTMENT
Introduction
Swasthavritta is the branch of Ayurveda which deals with prevention of diseases through healthy life style attained by Hygiene, Diet, Yoga & Naturopathy. The purview of this department includes the activities like community health, surveys, health camps in the village areas, health promotion and prevention of the diseases, along with the U.G teaching and research activities in the field.
Aim
- A real strength of Ayurveda is preventive measures and maintaining good health of people and this is the prime aim of Department
Utility
- Swasthavritta plays an important role in prevention of diseases and guides us towards healthy life.
- Acts as an adjuvant to the main treatment in diseased patients.
- Impart knowledge in students regarding preventive aspects of Ayurveda and Contemporary science by making them aware of various Government National Health Programs.
- Department of Swasthavritta imparts practical knowledge of Shudhikriya, Yogasana, Pranayama, Dharana, Yoga Nidra, Pathyapathya according to diseases, nutritive value of each food items, role of healthy food habits etc.
Facilities
- Swasthrakshana OPD a special unit in Hospital with yoga hall for patients.
- Practical approach towards Yoga and Nisargopachara.
- Well developed museum with models charts & specimens.
- Spacious yoga hall for practical training of students.
Further scope
- To pursue higher studies MD for research and academic purpose.
- Ample scope for research & practice of preventive medicine for various non communicable and life style disorders, which are current challenges in the field of medicine.
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DR SHAILASHREE PATILAssociate Professor, |
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Dr Sahana KalburgiAssistant Professor |