Indus Institute of Special Studies

Indus Institute
of Special Studies

About the Institute

Indus University, since its inception is entrusted to inculcate the importance of ethics and value amongst its students, staff, as well as its stakeholders. The University is very focused on seamlessly integrating Indian traditional values and ethos through various activities as a component of its pursuit of academic excellence. Indus Institute of Special Studies (IISS) is established to achieve this goal. This Institute would also try to understand various facets of society at large such as Art, Culture, History, Philosophy, and Religion in the broad belief that “Knowledge knows no geographical boundaries”.

Center for Indic Studies

Center for Indic Studies

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Indus Yoga and Wellness Center of Excellence and centre

Indus Yoga and Wellness Center of Excellence

About IYWCoE

Yoga is recognised as the subject of prime importance in the field of Health and wellness with its educational significance worldwide. The Government of India is currently promoting indigenous systems of health including Yoga in a strong manner through the Ministry of AYUSH.

Yoga has been a part of INDUS UNIVERSITY since its inception and now, in 2020, the Indus Yoga and Wellness Centre of Excellence has initiated into promoting health in a holistic manner with a scientific research based approach through collaboration with International Alliance of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) India Foundation. All students of the constituent colleges of INDUS UNIVERSITY are exposed to the Yoga training and numerous courses are offered in the field of Yoga and Wellness from certificate to M.Sc. level.

IYWCoE and IAYT India Foundation is aiming to provide wellness experts at the local Health and Wellness Centres of the National Health Mission (NHM).

Course Details

• Fundamental Immunology Modern and Yogic Perspective
• Foundation in Yogic Wisdom Patanjali Yoga Sutra as Foundation
• Yogic Immunogenesis Physical and Physiological Aspect Psychological and Mental Aspect Socio-Ecological and Spiritual Aspect
• Navda Yoga, An Introduction to Nine Energy Forms of Goddess Shivani

Course Benefits

• Internationally Renowned Faculties from International Alliance of Yoga Therapists India Foundation and renowned Expert in the Field of Yoga & Wellness.
• University Certification
• Career Opportunities as Preventive Yogic Healthcare Expert
• Membership of International Alumni of Yoga Therapists India Foundation
• This course is beneficial for Healthcare Professionals/ Yoga Therapists/ Yoga Teachers Hospitals/ Public Sectors/School Teachers/ Individuals and offers scholarships to deserving candidate

Faculty

Subjects of Study

Particular

Subjects

Marks

Theory

Immunology – Modern and Yogic Perspective

100

Patanjali YogSutra – Preventive Wisdom of Yoga based on PYS

100

Yogic Immunogenesis

100

Navdha Yoga – Introduction to Nine divine Powers of Shivani

100

Viva-Voce

 

100

Practical Training

 

100

Department Activities

Ayurveda Faculty Training Program

The Centre for Indic Studies at Indus University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education's IKYAS Department and the University Grants Commission, organized a six-day Ayurveda Faculty Training Program from June 20th. Dr. P. Rammanohar was the chief trainer. The event was inaugurated by university dignitaries and featured sessions on health through cultural practices, domestic health, mental and spiritual health, and self-assessment. The final day focused on healthy lifestyles, diets, herbal remedies, and creating health charts. The program concluded with a closing ceremony where participants were honored, followed by the singing of "Vande Mataram."

Workshop on Paninian Algorithm and Information Model

The Centre for Indic Studies at Indus University, in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science, hosted a three-day workshop from June 17th to 19th, 2024, focused on the Paninian Algorithm and Information Model. The event featured speakers Dr. Shridhar Subbanna and Dr. Srinidhi, who discussed the application of Sanskrit in computational algorithms. Over 50 university professors attended, exploring the semantic and syntactic dimensions of Sanskrit based on Panini’s ‘Ashtadhyayi’. The workshop highlighted the efficiency of Sanskrit for computational purposes and its potential in algorithmic contexts, with discussions on practical applications and the need for standardized language mechanisms. The Centre for Indic Studies emphasized its commitment to promoting educational and transformative research based on Indic knowledge systems.

Training & Awareness Program on First Aid & Basic Life Support

‘Healthcare is vital to all of us some of the time, but public health is vital to all of us all the time.’ With this noble intention, Indus University organized Training & Awareness Program on First Aid & Basic Life Support for Teaching/Non-Teaching Staff Members, organized by Mechanical Engineering & Clinical Research Departments in association with K.D. Hospital, Ahmedabad, under Extension Education Cell of the university on 30th October 2021.