Swasthavritta


Preventive & Social Medicine and Yoga

“Swasthasya swasthyarakshnam Aturasya Vikarprashamanam”

Swasthavritta is the branch of Ayurveda which deals with prevention of diseases through holistic approach by Diet, Hygiene and Yoga. Educating, equipping and empowering individuals with information and resources they need to protect their health has been one of the priority areas of the department. This department believes that health status depends on 4 levels – physical, mental, social and spiritual. Physical & Mental Health depends on Dinacharya (daily regimen), Rutucharya (seasonal regimen). Social Health includes cure from epidemic diseases and occupational hazards. Spiritual Health is obtained by creating awareness for better health by organizing camps and Yoga programmes for the society. Social awareness is attained by teaching and practical training to the students.

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. We have a qualified teaching staff for department. Department actively participates in National Health Programmes & Social activities related to Health. Guest Lectures of eminent speakers from Ayurveda & also modern sciences are arranged. Ayurvedic diet and yoga advice is also provided to OPD as well as IPD patients.

Along with yoga and naturopathy; swastha vritta teaches the art of living.

Sl No. Name of Teacher Designation Department Qualification Experience Registration No.
1 Dr. Jyoti B Jalakoti Associate Professor Swastha Vritta BAMS, MD (Ay) 6 Years 30123
2 Dr. Soumya B M Asst. Professor Swastha Vritta BAMS, MD (Ay) 1 Years 41373