SRINAGAR, APRIL 13: Government College of Education (IASE), Srinagar, formally inaugurated “Samatvam: The Integrated Wellness Initiative”, during a ceremony, held in the College Multipurpose Hall.
Orchestrated by the Committee for Wellness and Student Counselling (CWASC), the initiative aims to institutionalize yoga, mindfulness, and mental health practices to foster a balanced, resilient academic environment for students and faculty.
The proceedings commenced with a formal address by the Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Seema Naz, who underscored that physical and mental equanimity serves as the cornerstone for effective pedagogy and academic resilience.
Prof. Lateef Ahmad Shah, the event coordinator, provided a comprehensive briefing on the initiative’s vision and the integration of wellness into the teacher-education curriculum.
During a technical session, the Lead Resource Person, Dr. Mohd Jamal from Department of Ayush, Srinagar, elucidated the physiological and psychological benefits of the proposed wellness protocols.
Additionally, Mohammad Younis, Yoga Instructor addressed the participants, highlighting the transformative role of yoga and mindfulness in fostering emotional regulation and serving as a proactive, evidence-based intervention in curbing substance abuse.
A practical session was also conducted wherein all participants actively engaged in the practice of various yoga asanas under the guidance of the expert team.