EXTENSION ACTIVITIES April, 2014
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MANGALORE UNIVERSITY A REPORT ON EXTENSION ACTIVITIES April, 2014 - March, 2015 Mangalagangothri-574199 Karnataka, India Name of the Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences/ department/chair/centre Dharmanidhi Yoga peetha Title of the extension/outreach Sukhi Jeevanakkagi Yoga programme Date September 12, 2014 Programme organised in St. Mary’s Syrian College, Brahmavara collaboration with 1 To spread health awareness among college students; Objectives of the programme 2 To disseminate knowledge about Yoga, Yoga-education, 3 Career Opportunities among the student community. Health always brings happiness and prosperity in everyone’s life. It is the greatest wealth that one can have throughout life. If a person does not enjoy good health, there is no sukha or pleasure in life. The best age to create awareness about maintenance of good Brief report of the health is during teen years since it is a transition period when programme individuals become more independent. So it is essential to guide them on to the right path. Yoga is well- known for its contribution to a healthy lifestyle and the prevention of illness. The current programme saw Dr. Annapoorna K., HOD of the Dept. of Yogic Sciences, MAHE, Manipal as resource person. 150 students of the college attended the programme. Photograph 1 Name of the Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences/ department/chair/centre Dharmanidhi Yoga Peetha Title of the extension/outreach VyakthitvaVikasanamattu Yoga programme Date September 26, 2014 Programme organised in Govt. First Grade College, Bettampady collaboration with 1 To train college students in personality development; Objectives of the programme 2 To make aware the potential of Yogic Principles in developing the personality. The Principal of the college presided over the function, and the Resource person, Mr. Padmanabha C. H. delivered a lecture on Brief report of the personality development and its importance in life. All the programme participants were provided guidelines on how one needs to shape the personality so that it can reflect in their career and life. 150 college students participated in the programme. Photograph 2 Name of the Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences/ department/chair/centre Dharmanidhi Yoga peetha Title of the Vaijnanika Drushtikonadalli Yogada Parinama extension/outreach programme Date November 11, 2014 Programme organised ChikkaAluvara P.G. Centre, Madikeri in collaboration with 1 To explain the science of yoga in modern terminology; and Objectives of the 2 To convey the scientific nature of yoga to the general public and programme institutions. The modern world mostly considers scientific explanations seriously, rather than traditional beliefs and practices. Since Yoga is mostly viewed as a religious practice, it is necessary to give scientific explanations for Brief report of the programme yogic practices. Hence, the current lecture focused on the scientific approach towards yogic practices Dr. Udayakumara K., was the resource person. 130 college students participated in the programme. Photograph 3 Name of the Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences/ department/chair/centre Dharmanidhi Yoga peetha Title of the Yogadinda Paripoorna Arogya extension/outreach programme, Date November 12, 2014 Chikka Aluvara P.G. Centre, Madikeri Programme organised in collaboration with 1 To promote yoga as an effective therapy in the prevention, management, and curing of various diseases; and Objectives of the programme 2 To provide knowledge regarding attainment of total health through Yoga. The current lecture focused on how to attain health through yogic practices. Dr.Udayakumara K., was the resource person. Prof. Brief report of the programme Jayashankar, Chikka Aluvara Campus presided over the function and Dr. Mahabala P. from Mangalore University was the guest. The beneficiaries were 100 college students. Photograph 4 Name of the Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences/ department/chair/centre Dharmanidhi Yoga Peetha Title of the extension/outreach Yogadinda Arogya programme Date December 7, 2014 Kotepadav, Konaje Programme organised in collaboration with 1 To promote yoga as an effective therapy in the prevention, management, and curing of various diseases; Objectives of the programme 2 To provide knowledge regarding attainment of total health through Yoga. The current lecture focused on how to attain sound health Brief report of the through yogic practices. Dr. K. Krishna Sharma, Professor & programme Chairman, Dept. of Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences was the resource person. 30 people from the public attended the programme. 5 Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences/Dharmanidhi Yoga Name of the Peetha department/chair/centre Title of the extension/outreach Yogadinda Manisika Ottaddada Nirvahane programme Date January 3, 2015 Sri NiranjanaSwamy First Grade College, Sunkadakatte, Bajpe Programme organised in collaboration with To promote Yoga as an alternative therapy in managing mental Objectives of the programme stress. Mental stress leads to various psychosomatic disorders such as diabetes, obesity, acidity, IBS,etc. It is not good to treat stress by taking medicine since it may have side effects in the long- term. Brief report of the So, the current lecture by Dr.Udayakumara K., focused on how to programme overcome mental stress through Yoga practice. The participants practised some of the simple exercises in the course of the lecture. 150 college students benefitted from the programme. 6 Name of the Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences/Dharmanidhi Yoga Peetha department/chair/centre Title of the Yogadinda Kaushalyada Belavanige extension/outreach programme, Date January 23, 2015 Programme organised Sri Rama First Grade College, Kalladka in collaboration with Objectives of the To develop skill sets through Yoga. programme Brief report of the Today people are well aware of the importance of skills in life, especially programme. when it comes to career. Keeping this in mind, Mr. Srikanta S.V., the resource person, delivered a lecture on “Yogadinda Kaushalyada Belavanige” Pracharopanyasa, at Sri Rama First Grade College, Kallada. 150 college students attended the programme. Photograph 7 Name of the Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences/Dharmanidhi Yoga Peetha department/chair/centre Title of the Yogadinda Manisika Ottaddada Nirvahane extension/outreach programme Date February 11, 2015 Sri Durgaparameshwari First Grade College, Kateel Programme organised in collaboration with 1 To relieve mental stress through Yoga practice; and Objectives of the programme 2 To achieve calmness and mental peace through Yoga. A sound mind important to excel in any field. A disturbed state of mind Brief report of the hinders the growth of an individual in different aspects. Dr.Prasanna programme Hegde, the resource person, illustrated how one can get relief from stress. 200 college students attended the programme. Photograph 8 Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences/ Name of the department/chair/centre Dharmanidhi Yoga peetha. Title of the Parinamakari Adyanakke Yoga extension/outreach programme Date February 03, 2015 Kukke Sri Subramanyeshwara College, Subramanya Programme organised in collaboration with 1 To employ yoga to enhance the efficiency of academic studies; and Objectives of the programme 2 To increase concentration through Yoga practice. Dr. K. Krishna Sharma, Professor and Chairman, Dept.of Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences, Mangalore University, delivered a Brief report of the programme lecture on “Parinamakari Adyanakke Yoga” as part of the Pracharopanyasa at Kukke Sri Subramanyeshwara College, Subramanya. 170 participants attended the programme. Photograph 9 Name of the Human Consciousness and Yogic Sciences/Dharmanidhi Yoga Peetha department/chair/centre Title of the extension/outreach Pariksha Samayadalli Jeevana Shaili programme Date February 28, 2015 Programme organised MAPS College, Mangaluru in collaboration with 1 To train students to face examinations with confidence through Yoga Objectives of the practice; and programme 2 To maintain good health prior to examinations through Yoga practice. Dr.K.Krishna Sharmagavea lecture on “Pariksha Samayadalli Jeevan Shaili” as a part of the Pracharopanyasaat MAPS College, Mangaluru. Brief report of the After the programme, the students were made aware of the importance of programme food, sleep, mental balance, and concentration during examination. All the students gave positive feedback at the end of the programme. 50 students attended the programme. Photograph 10 Name of the Kanakadasa Research Centre Department/chair/centre Extension Lecture : 2014-15 Topic: “Bagilanu theredu… Degula Pravesha-Samakaalina Samvada” Title of the extension/outreach “Open the door and let me serve you, O Hari! programme Can’t you hear me although I am shouting?” - A contemporary thought Date November 10, 2014 Programme organized in Kanakadasa Research Centre, Department of Kannada, Mangalore collaboration with University,Mangala Gangothri. 1 Convey message of Kanakadasa to larger group of academicians, students and general public. Objectives of the programme 2 To promote social equality and harmony 3 To provide opportunity for young about spiritual and religious experiences. Outreach programme was organized to convey the message of Kanakadasa, who was not only a poet, but philosopher, musician and composer of the modern Karnataka language lived during the 16th century. Lectures were given by Mr.H Govindaiha, poet and thinker from Mysore and Dr.S.P Vageeshwari lecturer from