Shiva Trust's
Shivajirao Pawar Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Center
Pachegaon Road, Pachegaon, Maharashtra 413725
MUHS Code: 123124 | NCISM Code: 0721
Swasthavritta & Yoga
Promoting preventive healthcare, daily and seasonal lifestyles, nutrition, and classical Yoga to maintain holistic physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Preventive Healthcare & Wellness
Swasthavritta & Yoga is the branch of Ayurveda dedicated to preventive healthcare and health promotion. The department focuses on maintaining physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being through healthy lifestyle practices.
Students are taught the principles of Dinacharya (daily regimen), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), Sadvritta (ethical conduct), personal hygiene, nutrition, environmental health, and public health. The department also emphasizes the importance of Yoga in maintaining holistic health.
Practical training includes yoga sessions, health awareness programs, community health surveys, and public health activities. Students learn various yogic practices, breathing techniques, and meditation methods that contribute to disease prevention and health enhancement. The department plays a vital role in promoting wellness-oriented healthcare and preventive medicine in society.
Preventive & Holistic Pillars
Ayurvedic preventive medicine and health maintenance are anchored around structural lifestyle codes:
Dinacharya & Ritucharya
Daily habits, sleep/waking rules, and seasonal modifications to align the body with natural rhythm
Dietetics & Nutrition
Ayurvedic Ahara (diet) selection based on Prakriti, digestion strength, and season
Sadvritta & Hygiene
Ethical social conduct and personal/public hygiene to prevent disease transmission
Wellness & Yoga Programs
The department features live training, meditation chambers, and public health outreach activities:
Yoga & Meditation Hall
Dedicated spacious hall for practicing classical yogic postures, pranayama, and meditation.
Community Surveys
Outreach health camps, hygiene surveys, and demographic epidemiology analyses.
Public Health Campaigns
Spreading awareness regarding lifestyle diseases, child care nutrition, and sanitation.
By mastering Yoga and Ayurveda-based diet and lifestyle choices, students learn to guide individuals from disease-prone lifestyles towards sustainable, vibrant health.
Department Gallery
Yoga and Meditation Center
Students practicing yogic postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation methods
Key Learnings & Focus
- Daily regimen (Dinacharya) implementation
- Seasonal health planning (Ritucharya)
- Classical yogic postures and breathing
- Community environmental hygiene checks
- Personalized dietary advice based on prakriti