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Centre for Yoga Education

About the Department

Genesis

The Centre for Yoga Education was brought into existence in the year 2018 with the objective of popularising Yoga and taking the fruits of Yoga to the common man. The Centre organises a number of training programmes for students and teaches Yoga to them. Within a short span of just 6 years, the Centre for Yoga has carved out a niche for itself. It imparts Yoga Training not only to the students of this Centre but also to the students of other departments. It instils in the learners the values of Discipline, Perfection and Dynamism which are crucial for their success. The Centre for Yoga currently runs B.Sc Programme in Yoga. Besides, the Centre for Yoga caters to the intellectual needs of the students of Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga offered through CDOE. For the benefit of the general public, Free Yoga Classes are conducted every day both in the morning and evening. In addition to that, the faculty of Centre for Yoga visit Government Schools and Colleges and impart Yoga training to students besides organising Summer Yoga Camps intended for school and college students and general public. At the invitation from Raj Bhavan a team of students from the Centre for Yoga and various departments of Alagappa University participated in the celebration of International Day of Yoga that falls on June 21 and exhibited their talents. Currently, Dr.S.Saroja, Professor-cum-Coordinator heads the Centre for Yoga Education.

Vision

To emerge as a Centre for Excellence in the landscape of Yoga.
To create awakening among the students and the general public on the fruits of doing Yoga.
To transform students into successful professionals in the field of Yoga.

Mission

To frame an all- inclusive curriculum to fulfil the demands of the stakeholders.
To establish a learner- centric environment at the Centre.
To organise Training programmes, Camps, Seminars and Conferences on a regular basis.

Dr. S. S. Saroja
Coordinator
Centre for Yoga
Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 630003, Tamil Nadu, India.

Dr.S.Saroja@gmail.com
+91 4565 225212

Faculty

Dr. S. S. Saroja

Coordinator

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Dr. S. Vinoth Kumar

Assistant Professor

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Dr. K. Subha

Teaching Assistant

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D. Ranjitha

Teaching Assistant

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N. Kiruthiga

Teaching Assistant

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Programmes on Offer

Sl. No.	Programme Level	Name of the Programmes	Action
1	UG	B.Sc., Yoga

Fees Structure

S. No.	Name of the Programme	Annual Fee	Indian Rupees	Mode of Study	Duration (Years)
1	B.Sc. Yoga	First Year	7500	Full-Time	3 Years
		Second Year	6500
		Third Year	6500

Facilities

Smart Classroom
Meditation Hall
Yoga Practical Lab

Smart Classroom

Meditation Hall – Chair Yoga Practice

Meditation Hall - Loosening Practices

Surya Namaskar Practice

Yoga Practice

Bhastrika Pranayama Practice

Shatkriya - JalaNeti

Eye- Cleansing

Shat Kriya- Sutra Neti

Shat Kriya - Jal Kapalabhati & VamanaDhouti

Silent Meditation

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Students Playing Volleyball - 1

Yoga Students Playing Volleyball - 2

Research

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Alumni

The Centre has established an alumni cell to foster a strong and enduring connection with former students recognizing their invaluable contribution to the centre’s legacy. This initiative seeks to cultivate a vibrant community of alumni who remain engaged, connected, and invested in the centre’s continued growth and success.

Aims and Objectives

The primary aim of the alumni cell is to nurture and sustain meaningful relationship between the department and its alumni network. Through various initiatives and engagements, the cell endeavors to achieve the following objectives:

To foster a sense of belonging and pride among alumni towards the Centre. Facilitate networking opportunities and professional connections among alumni.
To provide avenues for alumni to contribute to the centre’s development and enhancement.
To promote collaboration and knowledge sharing between alumni and current students.
To Preserve and celebrate the achievements and contributions of alumni to the Centre and society at large.

Alumni Programme

The alumni cell organizes a diverse range of programs and activities throughout the year to engage and reconnect alumni with the centre. These programmes include alumni reunions, networking events, guest lectures and mentoring initiatives. Additionally the cell collaborates with alumni led initiatives aimed at enriching the student experience and fostering personal and professional growth.

S. No.	Name	Year of Completion
1	R.Bharathi	2019-2022
2	K.Amritha	2020-2023
3	R.Anitha	2020-2023
4	C.Bala Kannan	2020-2023
5	K.Bhoobalan	2020-2023
6	N.Chithiraiselvi	2020-2023
7	R.Elangeshwaran	2020-2023
8	A.Gurubaran	2020-2023
9	A.Kavilkumar	2020-2023
10	S.Poorani	2020-2023
11	M.Pravin	2020-2023
12	K.Rajalakshmi	2020-2023
13	B.Selvakumar	2020-2023
14	S.Udhayaa	2020-2023

Alumni 2020-2023 Batch

Alumni Students with Chief Guest

Addressed by the Alumni R.Bharathi (2019-2022)

Alumni Career Interaction

Student Council

The Centre for Yoga has established a Student Council which plays a pivotal role in moulding the students into competent individuals. The office bearers of the council are engaged in organising seminars and conferences, conducting alumni-meet and quiz programmes. They also bring to the knowledge of the faculty the needs and necessities of students which the faculty fulfil immediately. Student council proves to be a platform for students to develop their leadership qualities.

Year	President	Vice-President	Secretary	Joint Secretary	Members
2023 - 2024	R.Prem	S.Gnana Prakash	S.Success	S.Jayani	R.Thirumalai S.VishnuVarthan Sandhya S.Parimala
2022-2023	K.Bhoobalan	S.Poorani	S.Gnana Prakash	K.Rajalakshmi	R.Thirumalai S.Success K.Deepika B.Selvakumar

Student Council Members 2023-2024 (batch on 01.03.2024)

Student Council Members 2022-2023 (batch on 22.04.2023<)

Placement

The Centre for Yoga takes all possible steps for the employment of students. Many of the Alumni of the Centre for Yoga have been appointed as trainers, coaches and instructors of Yoga in various educational institutions. Some of the former students have got into Government Services too.

Degree with course	Name of the Recruiter with address	Student Name	Designation
B.Sc. Yoga	Bharathidhasanar Group of Schools, Jothi Nagar Post, Arakkonam, Ranipet District, Tamil Nadu - 631003	K Amritha	Yoga Teacher
		K Bhoobalan	Yoga Teacher
		A Gurubaran	Yoga Teacher
		A Kavilkumar	Yoga Teacher
		S Poorani	Yoga Teacher
		K Rajalakshmi	Yoga Teacher
		B Selvakumar	Yoga Teacher