Health & Sports :-
The Yoga Centre was established in the University of
Jammu on December 15, 1998 Vide University Order No.
98/II/642/526-31 dated 15-12-1998 under 9th plan of UGC
scheme. The resolution 18 passed by the Syndicate at its
meeting held on 02-04-1999 confirmed action taken by the
University for starting the Yoga Centre in the University of
Jammu. The Yoga Centre at the initial stage has been
offering Three Months Certificate Course and an advance
Course in Yoga. A number of persons including University
Teachers, Students, Citizens, Scholars and Professionals
have successfully undergone Yoga Courses in its various
sessions.
The Centre has been organizing Yoga camps at different
hill stations which are surrounded by lush green environment
with good climinate suitable for Yogic Asana, Pranayama and
Meditation. The extension lectures were organized in the
various Post-Graduate Departments of the University as well
as lectures were delivered to the community for creating
general awareness about Yoga. The Centre has also started
P.G. Diploma Course in Yoga Therapy. It is a job oriented
course and also meant for those who wish to undertake higher
studies in the field of Yoga.
The Yoga Centre has started counseling on health related
issues for the benefit of Students, Teachers, Research
Scholars, Karamcharies and for the benefits of community at
large. The activities have proved productive and the
participants have been directly benefited. There are number
of success stories and the Yoga Centre has gone a long way
to provide an opportunity to the people to develop their all
round personalities.
