Yoga for Old Age
Background
The MSJE under its jurisdiction has a number of SCHs and IRCAs across the length and breadth of India. It has been a constant endeavor of the Ministry to provide assistance in various ways leading to improvement in the quality of life of the Senior Citizens and the Addicts undergoing rehabilitation. One of the services provided to these individuals is Yoga. It cannot be over-emphasized that the discipline of Yoga being inherently holistic goes a long way in rehabilitation, preservation and promotion of health. Regular practice of Yoga can contribute immensely to the well-being and quality of life of these individuals.
Indian Yoga Association (IYA) is an association of all the important Yoga Institutions in the country. The expertise of Yoga in India is the possession of IYA. With its innumerable Member Institutions spread all over the country, IYA is in an advantageous position to fulfill the need of MSJE in providing Yoga training to the Senior Citizens and the Addicts as mentioned above.
The following is the Working Group for Yoga for Old Age project
Dr Ganesh Rao
Working Director, Standing Academics and Accreditation Committee, IYA
Sridharan S
Senior Yoga Therapist, Consultant and Mentor, KYM
Dr Meena Ramanathan
Associate Professor and Deputy Director, CYTER
Dr Nidheesh Yadav
Asst Professor, Dept. of Yoga, University of Patanjali
Dr Amit Singh
Associate Professor, S-VYASA
CG Shinde
Sr. Faculty of Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama
Special Invitee – Nominee, Healthcare Sector Skill Council, MSDE
Member Convener – Ravi Tumuluri, Joint Secretary, IYA