DEPARTMEMT OF SWASTHAVRITTA

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga focuses on the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and holistic well-being through the principles of Ayurveda. The department emphasizes healthy lifestyle practices, balanced nutrition, Dinacharya (daily regimen), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), Yoga, and community health to help individuals maintain physical, mental, and social wellness.
Students are trained to apply preventive healthcare strategies alongside modern public health concepts, making Swasthavritta an essential foundation for promoting healthy communities.

VISION

To become a centre of excellence in preventive healthcare, public health & preventive medicine including lifestyle guidance by integrating the timeless principles of Ayurveda with contemporary health promotion practices.

MISSION

 To promote health and prevent disease through Ayurvedic lifestyle practices.
 To educate students in preventive, promotive, and community healthcare.
 To integrate Yoga, nutrition, and public health into Ayurvedic education.
 To encourage healthy living through community outreach and awareness programmes.
 To develop competent physicians committed to preventive healthcare and wellness.

OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT

 Understand the principles of Swasthavritta and preventive medicine.
 Promote healthy lifestyle practices through Dinacharya and Ritucharya.
 Develop knowledge of Ayurvedic dietetics and nutrition.
 Train students in Yoga and wellness-based healthcare.
 Encourage community participation in health promotion and disease prevention.

COURSES OFFERED

 Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
 Subjects: Swasthavritta & Yoga (NCISM Curriculum)

CORE AREAS OF STUDY

 Dinacharya (Daily Regimen)
 Ritucharya (Seasonal Regimen)
 Sadvritta (Code of Healthy Conduct)
 Ayurvedic Dietetics & Nutrition
 Yoga and Naturopathy
 Public Health & Community Medicine
 Environmental Health & Hygiene
 Preventive medicine & lifestyle training

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

 Interactive classroom teaching
 Practical Yoga sessions
 Community health surveys
 Health awareness programmes
 Demonstration-based learning
 Seminars, tutorials, and case discussions
 Audio-visual and digital teaching methods

LABORATORY & FACILITIES

 Dedicated Yoga Hall
 Well-equipped departmental museum
 Departmental Library
 Charts, models, and teaching aids
 Audio-visual teaching facilities
 Computer and internet-enabled learning resources
 Health education and counselling facilities
 Infrastructure developed as per NCISM norms

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

 Yoga and wellness training sessions
 Health awareness camps
 Community outreach programmes
 Nutrition and lifestyle counselling
 Student seminars and journal presentations
 Preventive healthcare workshops
 Public health surveys and educational activities

STUDENT OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
 Promote healthy lifestyle practices using Ayurvedic principles.
 Design preventive healthcare strategies for individuals and communities.
 Apply Yoga and dietetics in health promotion.
 Conduct public health education and awareness programmes.
 Integrate preventive medicine into routine clinical practice.

FUTURE SCOPE

Swasthavritta prepares graduates for careers in preventive medicine, public health, wellness centres, lifestyle medicine, Yoga therapy, community healthcare, academia, research, AYUSH health programmes, and health promotion initiatives.

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

 Integrated teaching of Preventive Medicine and Yoga
 Practical training in lifestyle modification and wellness
 Community health and outreach programmes
 Nutrition and health education initiatives
 Experienced faculty with preventive healthcare expertise
 Well-equipped Yoga Hall and teaching facilities
 NCISM-compliant academic infrastructure