epression, anxiety and chronic stress are significant mental health concerns As a result of our bustling lifestyle and multitasking mind-set, we may find ourselves in a state of chronic emotional dysregulation, in which our nervous system is overactivated and becomes a health hazard. Stress may be incredibly detrimental to both your physical and mental health. Though it is frequently dismissed, if it persists, it can create significant health concerns. Yoga is well-known for its ability to help you manage and even alleviate stress. Being overworked can result in back and neck discomfort, as well as headaches and sleep issues. Yoga and mindfulness meditation are both integrative and comprehensive mind-body activities that benefit mental and physical wellness.
A meditation workshop titled, A Talk on Breath, Yoga, and Meditation – The Art of Happy and Meaningful Living, was held on October 26, 2021, at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and School of Interior Design - Department of English and Women and Gender Sensitization Cell.
Dr. V Sreemathy a Ph.D. degree holder, linguist, author, and yoga and meditation trainer with the Art of Living Foundation in Bangalore, served as the resource person for the event. The key objective of this session was to raise awareness among students about the importance of mental well-being and the need to inculcate and sustain a positive attitude towards life. The event was compèred by Ms. K Sania, a B. Sc. (Interior Design) student. The session started with a devotional song, rendered by Ms. Pavni Jaiswal, B.Sc. student (Interior Design). A warm welcome was extended by Major Dr. Rekha Sinha, Director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and School of Interior Design, who expressed her admiration for the traditional practice of yoga and meditation. Dr. V Sreemathy said, “Life is the space between taking a breath and exhaling,”. She highlighted the need to pay close attention to one’s own cognitive processes and conscious patterns of behaviour. She further mentioned that it is critical for the thinking process to be channelized since the human mind is always at odds with itself.
The event was compèred by Ms. K Sania, a B. Sc. (Interior Design) student. The session started with a devotional song, rendered by Ms. Pavni Jaiswal, B.Sc. student (Interior Design). A warm welcome was extended by Major Dr. Rekha Sinha, Director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and School of Interior Design, who expressed her admiration for the traditional practice of yoga and meditation. Dr. V Sreemathy said, “Life is the space between taking a breath and exhaling,”. She highlighted the need to pay close attention to one’s own cognitive processes and conscious patterns of behaviour. She further mentioned that it is critical for the thinking process to be channelized since the human mind is always at odds with itself.
She discussed how paying attention to our breathing patterns and meditating for a few minutes every day may help us reach inner peace and improved levels of focus, and how useful it can be if we make it an integral part of our life. The spiritual talk, which was cognitively engaging, as well as the inclusion of basic activities such as stretching and meditation, made the event an insightful experience for the participants. Mr. Harshith, a B. Sc. (Interior Design) student, delivered the vote of gratitude.