Department of Swasthavritta evam Yoga (Preventive and Social Medicine)
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurveda, Pune — integrating classical Ayurveda, Yoga, and public health for lifestyle medicine and community wellbeing.
Department Overview
The Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga focuses on preventive and promotive health through Ayurvedic principles of diet, lifestyle regulation, ethical conduct, and Yoga. It integrates Ayurveda with public health, lifestyle medicine, Yoga therapy, and integrative health sciences to address present health needs through education, clinical practice, and research, guided by evidence oriented and outcome based approaches, in alignment with the classical definition of health as described in Indian philosophical text
(सुश्रुत संहिता, सूत्रस्थान १५/४१)
— which describes health as the equilibrium of Dosha, Agni, Dhatu, Mala, and a balanced state of mind and senses.
Vision
To train globally competent Ayurvedic professionals in lifestyle medicine and preventive health, promoting individual and community well-being.
Mission
- Deliver competency-based education in Swasthavritta Evam Yoga aligned with Course outcome (CO), Program outcome (PO), and Program specific outcome (PSO), emphasizing preventive principles, Yoga practices, and lifestyle interventions in accordance with regulatory guidelines..
- Integrate classical Ayurvedic knowledge with contemporary public health practice for holistic training in knowledge, skills, ethics, research aptitude, and community outreach.
- Promote research in lifestyle disorders, immunity, nutrition, and Yoga to generate evidence-based solutions.
- Serve society through health education, preventive services, and outreach programs with measurable health promotion outcomes.
Faculty Details
The department is staffed with qualified and experienced faculty members actively involved in teaching, clinical services, and research.
Dr. Menon Sudeep S.
Qualification: B.A.M.S., M.D., Ph.D.
Designation: Professor & HoD
Experience: 16 yrs 3 months
Head of DepartmentDr. Patil Dhananjay M.
Qualification: B.A.M.S., M.D.
Designation: Associate Professor
Experience: 12 yrs
Dr. Yadav Jyotsna V.
Qualification: B.A.M.S., M.D., Ph.D.
Designation: Associate Professor
Experience: 11 yrs 5 months
Dr. Patil Anuja C.
Qualification: B.A.M.S., M.D., Ph.D. Sch.
Designation: Assistant Professor
Experience: 3 yrs
Dr. Pawar Rohit A.
Qualification: B.A.M.S., M.D.
Designation: Assistant Professor
Experience: 9 months
Dr. Patil Amol H.
Qualification: M.Sc. (Yoga), Ph.D. (Yoga)
Designation: Yoga Therapist
Experience: 15 yrs 9 months
Role and Key Functions of the Department
Academic programs and teaching:
The Department delivers competency based undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral education in Swasthavritta and Yoga, focusing on preventive Ayurveda, Ayurvedic dietetics, lifestyle modification, Yoga-based health practices, and community oriented public health as envisaged in updated regulatory guidelines. Teaching learning integrates classroom instruction with case-based discussions, community postings, and experiential training to develop practical skills in lifestyle assessment, counselling, and health promotion.
A postgraduate MD program in Swasthavritta and Yoga has been running since 2004, preparing specialists in lifestyle management, community health, and Yoga-based interventions. A structured PhD program, initiated in 2012, nurtures advanced researchers in preventive Ayurveda, public health, and integrative Yoga. the department also conducted a Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences during 2008–2009, contributing to capacity building in naturopathy and Yoga practices for health promotion.
Clinical
The Swasthyarakshana Outpatient department (OPD) offers preventive and promotive clinical services, including Yoga therapy, diet counselling, lifestyle guidance and risk‑factor assessment, along with dietary advice for in‑patients across departments. the Swasthyarakshana OPD and Yoga–naturopathy therapy centre together functions as skill‑based clinical training platforms where students learn to apply classical Ayurvedic principles to real‑world lifestyle and public‑health challenges with measurable outcomes.
Practical training
Students receive structured hands‑on training in Yoga practices, Dinacharya and Ritucharya (daily and seasonal regimens), Pathyapathya Ahara planning (Indicated and non-indicated food), stress‑management and health‑education activities, conducted in a dedicated Yoga hall and through community and school health programmes. This practical exposure prepares graduates to competently assess lifestyle, prescribe preventive regimens and deliver need‑based health education at individual, family and community levels.
Research
The department guides and conducts postgraduate dissertations and doctoral research on preventive health, Yoga interventions, lifestyle disorders and public‑health‑relevant Swasthavritta, aligning with the defined role of Swasthavritta and Yoga postgraduates as specialists in lifestyle management and public health. Research is designed to generate evidence for Ayurveda‑based lifestyle medicine, school and workplace health, and community wellness programmes, strengthening the academic and service activities of the department.
Research & Scholarly Output
Research overview on areas, summary: The Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga has a vibrant research culture in preventive medicine, lifestyle disorders and integrative Yoga, naturopathy, with over 76 completed MD theses and several PhD projects anchoring its academic output. Faculty regularly publish in national and international journals, translating Ayurvedic concepts of diet, lifestyle and Achar Rasayana into contemporary public health and clinical practice. Research spans lifestyle and occupational health hazards, women’s health, geriatric care, stress and psychosomatic disorders, using tailored Pathyapathya (diet counselling), Yogic interventions and naturopathy based therapies. Through this integration of community oriented Swasthavritta, Yoga practice and rigorous research methods, the department stands as a leader in holistic, preventive and lifestyle based healthcare education and services.
📜 Completed PG Works (81 entries – representative sample)
| Sr. | Name | Guide | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Prachi Dalvi | Dr Vijay V. Bhalsing | Effect of Tila Taila Abhyanaga on Mamsadhatupushti of Basketball & Handball Players | 2007 |
| 2 | Dr. Sachin Mane | Dr Vijay V. Bhalsing | To assess the efficacy of Khadir Churna for Dantadhawan | 2007 |
| 3 | Dr. Jayashree Patil | Dr R.P. Patwardhan | Study of Gandusha Karma WSR Godugdha Gandusha for Mukhapaka in Tobacco Chewers | 2007 |
| 4 | Dr. Vivek Lolage | Dr R.P. Patwardhan | To assess the efficacy of Arjun Churna for Dantadhawan | 2007 |
| 5 | Dr. Akash Mankar | Dr R.P. Patwardhan | To assess the efficacy of Bhujangasana & Dhanurasana in Katishula in computer user | 2007 |
| 6 | Dr. Anand Chamat | Dr Vijay V. Bhalsing | To study the efficacy of Tila Taila Padabhyanaga with ophthalmic complaints in computer vision syndrome chewers | 2008 |
| 7 | Dr. Sanjay Jadhav | Dr Vijay V. Bhalsing | To study the effect of Baluka Twak Kwatha for Gandoosha Upakrama in tobacco | 2008 |
| 8 | Dr. Vinod P. N | Dr B. S. Deshpande | To study the efficacy of Shalabhasana & Vajrasana in Grudhrasi | 2008 |
| 9 | Dr. Shital Mahadik | Dr R.P. Patwardhan | To study the role of Mardwika as food supplement for positive health building | 2008 |
| 10 | Dr. Archana Jadhav | Dr R.P. Patwardhan | To assess the efficacy of Madhuk Kwatha Churna for Dantadhawan | 2008 |
| 11 | Dr. Amit Shingare | Dr Vijay V. Bhalsing | To assess the efficacy of Matsendrasana in Katishoola in two-wheeler users | 2009 |
| 12 | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Dr B. S. Deshpande | To study the role of Tila Taila Shiroabhyanaga on mentally stressed persons | 2009 |
| 13 | Dr. Vikrant Pawar | Dr B. S. Deshpande | To study the efficacy of Karanja Churna for Dantadhawan | 2009 |
| 14 | Dr. Shital Lende | Dr R.P. Patwardhan | To study the effect of Pawan-muktasana in Malavastambha | 2009 |
| 15 | Dr. Ujawala Dabade | Dr R.P. Patwardhan | To study the efficacy of Yukticaparna Kwath Gandush Upakaram in Mukhapak | 2009 |
| 16 | Dr. Rahul B. Nakil | Dr B. S. Deshpande | Management of Mukhapaka by Khadira Kavala (Hima) | 2010 |
| 17 | Dr. Kunal Shivaji Rasal | Dr B. S. Deshpande | Study the Efficacy of Shiroabhyanga Upakrama WSR to till on Nidranash | 2010 |
| 18 | Dr. Chetan D. Khambe | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | To study the roll of Pathyakar Ahara- Vihara in the management and treatment of Sthaulya | 2010 |
| 19 | Dr. Samrat A. Patil | Dr. R.P. Patwardhan | Study the efficacy of Vata (Ficus Bengalensis) Twak Churna for Dantadhavana | 2010 |
| 20 | Dr. Nitin Jathar | Dr R.P. Patwardhan | To study the effect of Pratimarsha Nasya for Nasa Swasthya in two-wheeler users | 2010 |
| 21 | Dr. Timsi Shrivastav | Dr. R.P. Patwardhan | To Study the effect of Shalabasana & Bhujangasana for Katishool in Two Wheelers user. | 2011 |
| 22 | Dr. Pratyush Kumar | Dr. R.P. Patwardhan | To study the effect of Mahabhringaraja Taila Shiroabyanga on health WSR to Nidranasha. | 2011 |
| 23 | Dr. Nalawade Ramchandra J. | Dr. Deshpande B. S. | Study the efficacy of Shironbhyanga Upakrama by Tila Tail on scalp WSR to Twakprasadan | 2011 |
| 24 | Dr. Phanikumar P. | Dr. Deshpande B. S. | Study the efficacy of Ikshurasa Gandush on oral health WSR to Mukhapaaka. | 2008 |
| 25 | Dr. Pangare Rahul Suresh | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | Comparative Study of Til Tail Shriroabhyanga & Til Tail Padabhyanga Upkram on Nidranash. | 2011 |
| 26 | Dr. Girish Govindrao Shirke | Dr. R.P. Patwardhan | To Study the Effect of Vrukshamla Tail Padabhyanga as A Upakrama WSR to Padadari. | 2012 |
| 27 | Dr. Avinash Tiwari | Dr. B. S. Deshpande | A Clinical Study of Anutaila Pratimarsha Nasya in Children WSR to Pratishyaya. | 2012 |
| 28 | Dr. Sandeep | Dr. R.P. Patwardhan | To Study the Effect of Apamarg Kashtha Churna (Achyranthus Aspera Linn.) for Dantadhawana. | 2012 |
| 29 | Dr. Anuradha Kharkar | Dr. B. S. Deshpande | To Assess the Efficacy of Bhujangasana and Shalbhasana in Katishool in PMPML (Pune Mahanagar Pariwahan Mandal Ltd.) Drivers. | 2012 |
| 30 | Dr. Ashish S. Mali | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | To Study the Effect of Lodhradi Lepa in Mukhadushika (Tarunyapitika). | 2012 |
| 31 | Dr. Vipul C. Patil | Dr B. S. Deshpande | To Study the Role of Ksheeri Vruksha Hima Kavala on Mukhaswasthaya | 2013 |
| 32 | Dr. Amit A. Patil | Dr B. S. Deshpande | Co-Guide - Dr. Sarwade S.G. To Assess the Role of Jambupatra Kwatha Gandusha as Upakrama in Management of Mukhapaka. | 2013 |
| 33 | Dr. Rakesh R. Shukla | Dr R.P. Patwardhan | Efficacy of Malati Kastha Churna For Dantadhawana. | 2013 |
| 34 | Dr. Archana | Dr. R.P. Patwardhan | To Study the Efficacy of Ushtrasana in Management of Katishula with Manyashula | 2013 |
| 35 | Dr. Dhanaji Patil | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | Co-Guide - Dr. Kirti Bhati To Study the Role of Sakrit Kulatha Yusha as Pathyakar Ahara in Management of Sthaulya | 2013 |
| 36 | Dr. Vivek Dhongdi | Dr. B.S. Deshpande | To Study the Efficacy of Sharshap Taila Karnapurana in Atiyog of Karnendriya WSR to Head Phone Users. | 2014 |
| 37 | Dr. Ajay Pardeshi | Dr. R.P. Patwardhan | To Study the Efficacy of Danta Dhavana as A Upakrama of Dinacharya W.S.R. to Danta Shodhan Churna | 2014 |
| 38 | Dr. Rahul Jadhav | Dr. R.P. Patwardhan | To Study the Efficacy of Bhujangasana and Gomukhasana in Management of Prushthashula | 2014 |
| 39 | Dr. Rani Jadhav | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | To Study the Efficacy of Prapunatadi Churna Mukhaudvartana as A Preventive Aspect in Mukhadushika WSR to Acne Vulgaris | 2014 |
| 41 | Dr. Morale Madhura | Dr. B.S. Deshpande | The Effect of Mahisha Ksheera in Nidra Nasha | 2014 |
| 42 | Dr. Vikram Shelke | Dr. B.S. Deshpande | To Assess the Role of Arishta Patra Kashaya in the Management of Mukha Paka | 2015 |
| 43 | Dr. Pawan Kumar | Dr. R.P. Patwardhan Co-Guide – Dr Arora Manish | To Study the Efficacy of Mruttika Lepa in Mukhadushika | 2015 |
| 44 | Dr. Ashok Kumar | Dr. R.P. Patwardhan Co-Guide – Dr Arora Manish | To Study the Efficacy of Dantadhavana Upakrama of Dinacharya WSR to Asana Kastha Churna | 2015 |
| 45 | Dr. Sheetal Gupta | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | Co-Guide - Dr. Kirti Bhati To Study the Efficacy of Siddharthaadi Pralepa in Mukhadushika | 2015 |
| 46 | Dr. Bhagyashri Patil | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | Co- Guide - Dr. Kirti Bhati To Study the Efficacy of Yogasanas in Management of Kashtartav (Dysmenorrhoea) | 2016 |
| 47 | Dr. Vikas Dubey | Dr. R.P. Patwardhan | Co-Guide – Dr Arora Manish Assess the Role of Tilnilotpaladi Gandusha in Management of Mukhapaka | 2016 |
| 48 | Dr. Prashant Sarade | Dr. R.P. Patwardhan | Co-Guide – Dr Arora Manish Comparative Study of Shiro Abhyanga and Yoga Nidra in the Management of Nidranasha with Special Reference to Primary Insomnia | 2016 |
| 49 | Dr. Ketki Wagh | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | Co-Guide -Dr. Kirti Bhati A Clinical Study of Dharneeya Vega in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Its Management by Bhramari Pranayam | 2016 |
| 50 | Dr. Sagar Rokade | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | Efficacy of Padapramarjan In The Management of Padadari | 2016 |
| 51 | Dr. Darishisha. L. Suting | Dr. R.P. Patwardhan | Efficacy of Vyayama as A Dinacharya Procedure in the Management of Childhood Obesity - A Clinical Study | 2017 |
| 52 | Dr. Swapnil Anil Shinde | Dr. Arora Manish | Prevalence of Overweight or Obesity in Adolescent School Children from Pune, India and Reduced Physical Activity as Important Etiological Factor for Childhood Obesity - A Population Study. | 2017 |
| 53 | Dr. Sarvesh Kumar Yadav | Dr. Kirti Bhati | Assess the Effect of Suryanamaskar in Metabolic Disorders WSR to Sthaulya (Obesity) | 2017 |
| 54 | Dr. Shrikant Ingole | Dr. Arora Manish | Efficacy of Jala Neti and Pranayama in the Management of Vataja Pratishyaya | 2018 |
| 55 | Dr. Saurabh S. Sontakke | Dr. R. P. Patwardhan | Evaluation of Gomukhasana & Shashankasana in the Management of Grudhrasi with Special Reference to Sciatica | 2018 |
| 56 | Dr. Manisha Mukesh Thakare | Dr. Kirti Bhati | Study the Efficacy of Specific Yogasanas in the Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women | 2018 |
| 57 | Dr. Ajit Gaikwad | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | Prevalence and Assessment of Mental Stress in Police Personnel as Occupational Hazard | 2018 |
| 58 | Dr. Sagar Gogawale | Dr. Arora Manish | A Study on the Efficacy of Yogasana in the Management of Grudhrasi | 2019 |
| 59 | Dr. Prathamesh K Shetye | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | A Study on Yastimadhu Rasayana in Improving Nutritional Status in Patients of Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 2019 |
| 60 | Dr. Mujawar Rafique Ahmed Pirsaheb | Dr. R. P. Patwardhan | Study the Efficacy of GH (Gastro-Hepatic) Pack in the Management of Madhumeha (NIDDM) | 2019 |
| 61 | Dr. Indrakumar Jagadale | Dr. R. P. Patwardhan | A Comparative Study on Khadira Kastha Churna and Madhuka Kastha Churna for Dantadhavan Upakrama in Maintenance of Oral Hygiene | 2019 |
| 62 | Dr. Vyas Tredha Hitesh | Dr. R. P. Patwardhan | Comparative Study of Yoga- Nidra & Bhramari Pranayam in Geriatric Population for the Management of Nidranasha (Primary Insomnia) | 2020 |
| 63 | Dr. Aditi Singhal | Dr. R. P. Patwardhan | A Comparative Clinical Study on the Therapeutic Effect of Selected Yogasana and Anu Taila Nasya for Manyastambha (Cervical Spondylosis) in Elderly Population | 2020 |
| 64 | Dr. Kadam Megha Shamrao | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | Assess the Present Health Status of Elderly Population and Analyze the Geriatric Problems Based on Ayurvedic Parameters | 2020 |
| 65 | Dr. Mahajan Manish Dhanraj | Dr. R. P. Patwardhan | Study on the Efficacy of Hydrotherapy for Katigraha in Elderly Population | 2020 |
| 66 | Dr. Beldar Smita Ravaba | Dr. Kirti Bhati | Study the Efficacy of Bhramari Pranayam in the Management of Menopausal Syndrome in Women | 2020 |
| 67 | Dr. Jaimini Kumar Rasane | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Management of Oral Submucosal Fibrosis with Panchgavya Shukta Shodhan Gandusha as A Dinacharya Procedure. | 2021 |
| 68 | Dr. Pooja Raj | Dr. R. P. Patwardhan | Co- guide – Dr. Kirti Bhati Efficacy of Bhramari Pranayam in the Managemnet of Tension Type Headache Induced by Adharniya Vega Kshudha | 2022 |
| 69 | Dr. Shaikh Zishan Latif | Dr. Sudeep Menon | To Study the Efficacy of Yashtimadhu Ghrita Gandusha in Management of Mukhapaka. | 2022 |
| 70 | Dr. Ruturaj Nimbalkar | Dr. Sudeep Menon | To Study the Efficacy of Akruta Yava Yusha as A Pathyakar Ahar in the Management of Sthaulya | 2023 |
| 71 | Dr. Akriti Sharma | Dr. Kirti Bhati | Study Purish as Adharniya Vega and Its Management with Shankh Prakshalan | 2024 |
| 72 | Dr. Sonali Korde | Dr. Kirti Bhati | Evaluation of Local Abhyanga with Sesame Oil for Musculoskeletal Pain of Lower Extremities in Indian Classical Dancers. | 2024 |
| 73 | Dr. Tripuri Takalkar | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Evaluation of Mental Health Promotive Effect of Bramhi Taila Shiroabhyanga in Healthy College Students. | 2024 |
| 74 | Dr. Prachita Chipade | Dr. Dhananjay M. Patil | Efficacy of Bakula Pushpa Churna for Dantadhavan in Maintenance of Oral Hygiene. | 2024 |
| 75 | Dr. Riddhi Joshi | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Study the Effect of Shunthi Kwath in the Management of Amaja Trishna in Vasanta Ritu | 2024 |
| 76 | Dr. Aninditha | Dr. Kirti Bhati | Evaluation of Specific Asanas in Playing Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Indian Tabla Players | 2024 |
| 77 | Dr. Haben Chakma | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Study the Efficacy of Durva Siddha Ghrita Gandusha in Management of Pittaja Mukhapaka. | 2026 |
| 78 | Dr. Buduru Mounika | Dr. Kirti Bhati | Exploring the Adjuvant Effect of Mustadi Siddhajala Mixed with ORS in Atisara Induced Dehydration: An Experimental Study | 2026 |
| 79 | Dr. Maru Shyam Anilbhai | Dr. Dhananjay M. Patil | Study the Role of Udumbara Moola Jala as A Pathya Kalpa in the Management of Mutrakrichhra (Urinary Tract Infection) | 2026 |
| 80 | Dr. Lavagale Pooja Bappasaheb | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Study the Efficacy of Yashtimadhu Siddha Taila Shiroabhyanga on Mentally Stressed Individuals | 2026 |
| 81 | Dr. Chavan Mayuri Manoj | Dr. Kirti Bhati | Effect of Bhramari Pranayam In Stress Management in Police Personnel | 2026 |
*Full list includes 81+ completed MD theses covering lifestyle disorders, Yoga therapy, oral health, etc.
⏳ Ongoing PG Works (as per document)
| Sr. | Name | Guide | Approved Title | Year of Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Dr. Kashinath Bari | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Study the efficacy of Areca catechu Phala Kwatha Gandusha in management of Pittaja Mukhapaka. | 2023 |
| 7 | Dr. Nilesh Pokhriyal | Dr. Dhananjay M. Patil | Exploring the effect of freeze-dried powder as oral rehydration in mild dehydration with respect to sportsmen. | 2023 |
| 8 | Dr. Payal Nagmote | Dr. Jyotsna Yadav | Effect of Yoga in Oxidative stress in Post Menopausal Women | 2023 |
| 9 | Dr. Manali Zarkar | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Study the efficacy of Ashwagandha siddha Taila Shiroabhyanga on Mentally Stressed Individuals. | 2023 |
| 10 | Dr. Renuka Deshpande | Dr. Jyotsna Yadav | Effect of Yoga in inflammatory markers in Post Menopausal Women | 2023 |
| 11 | Dr. Sneha Kuttan | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Evaluation of the Effect of Khadira Twak Kwatha Gandusha in Mukhaswasthya (Oral Hygiene): Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial | 2024 |
| 12 | Dr. Sargam Baghel | Dr. Dhananjay M. Patil | A Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Role of Shankhapushpi Ghrita and Goghrita Padabhyanga in Improving the Quality of Nidra | 2024 |
| 13 | Dr. Renuka Vyas | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Assessment of Udumbar Twak Kwatha Gandusha in Pittaja Mukhapaka: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial | 2024 |
| 14 | Dr. Nikita Rikame | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Study the Efficacy of Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) Siddha Taila Shiroabhyanga on Mentally Stressed College Going Students | 2024 |
| 15 | Dr. Prapti Gulhane | Dr. Dhananjay M. Patil | Clinical evaluation of Jatamansyadi infusion as an add-on intervention in Stress-triggered Hyperglycemia in Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative study | 2024 |
🎓 Completed PhD works
| SR. NO | NAME OF PG SCHOLAR | GUIDE | APPROVED TITLE | YEAR OF ADMISSION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Kirti Bhati | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | Nidra as a Adharneeya Vega and its management with Bhramari Pranayama | 2017 |
| 2 | Dr. Manish Arora | Dr. R. P. Patwardhan | Evaluation of the Rasayana effect of Krusna Tila (Sesamum nigrum) – A Clinical Study | 2017 |
| 3 | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Dr. Vijay V. Bhalsing | Role of Jatamansi Taila (Nardostachys Jatamansi) Shiro Abhyanga on Mental Stress with Special Reference to Male Individuals | 2022 |
| 4 | Dr. Amol Velhal | Dr. Kirti Bhati | Study the Efficacy of Soyabean (Glycine Max) in the Management of Menopausal Syndrome | 2023 |
🎓Ongoing PhD works
| SR. NO | NAME OF PG SCHOLAR | GUIDE | APPROVED TITLE | YEAR OF ADMISSION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Vivekanand Joshi | Dr. R. P. Patwardhan | Lifestyle modification based on the Ayurvedic concept of Dinacharya in the management of Prameha (NIDDM) | 2015 |
| 2 | Dr. Ketaki Wagh | Dr. Kirti Bhati | Effect of Pathya Kalpana on Hypovitaminosis D in Obese Female: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study | 2017 |
| 3 | Dr. Bharat Zinzurke | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Comparative Study of Metabolic Health in Yoga Experienced and Yoga Naïve Individuals | 2019 |
| 4 | Dr. Pallavi Kumar | Dr. Sudeep Menon | A Survey Study on the Effect of Non-Suppression of Shoka as a Dharaneeya Vega on Grahani Roga with Special Reference to Irritable Bowel Syndrome | 2022 |
| 5 | Dr. Kamlesh Mahajan | Dr. Sudeep Menon | A Cross-Sectional Study on Prevalence of Agni Viruddha Ahara Sevana Among Healthy Individuals in Maharashtra | 2023 |
| 6 | Dr. Anuja Patil | Dr. Sudeep Menon | Exploratory Study of Ayurvedic Rasayana Formulation in Reducing Chemotherapy-Induced Fatigue and Improving Quality of Life in Cervical Cancer Patients Receiving Paclitaxel and Carboplatin | 2023 |
🔬 Ongoing and Completed Projects (as per document)
| Sr. No. | Title and CTRI Reg. No. | PI / COI | Sponsor | Budget | Duration | Standalone / Interdisciplinary | Publication / IPR Link (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot Study on Effect of Therapeutic Diet on Vitamin D Deficiency in Obese Females with NAFLD | Dr. Kirti Bhati | Bharati Vidyapeeth | ₹60,000/- | 6 Months | Standalone | - |
| 2 | Exploring the Adjuvant Effect of Mustadi Siddhajala Mixed with ORS in Atisara Induced Dehydration: An Experimental Study | Dr. Mounika Buduru | CCRAS – PG STAR | ₹1,00,000/- | 1 Year | Interdisciplinary | Publication Link |
| 3 | Correlation of Overt Expression of Dharaniya Vega with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): A Holistic Perspective | Ms. Sanika Gujar / Dr. Kirti Bhati | CCRAS – SPARK | ₹50,000/- | 2 Months | Standalone | - |
Publications: Faculty regularly publish in national/international journals; 04 books published on classical Ayurvedic and conceptual themes; numerous research articles and book chapters.
Infrastructure & Facilities
Departmental Infrastructure
- A well-planned departmental area of approximately 240 sq. metres houses specialized cabins for each faculty member, creating an environment conducive to mentoring, research guidance, and student interaction.
- A functional museum with relevant instruments, charts, and models illustrates concepts of Swasthavritta, dietetics, Yoga, and public health, enriching competency-based teaching and self-directed learning.
Yoga and Practical Training Facilities
- A spacious Yoga Hall of approximately 240 sq. metres, equipped with specialized Yoga props, mats, models, specimens, and charts, supports hands-on training in asanas, pranayama, relaxation techniques, and group sessions for students and patients.
- The layout and equipment of the Yoga Hall facilitate structured practical sessions, small-group demonstrations, and therapeutic Yoga programs in alignment with modern teaching-learning approaches for Swasthavritta and Yoga.
Clinical and Practice Areas
- The department runs a dedicated Swasthyarakshana OPD in the college hospital, where preventive, promotive, and lifestyle-related services such as Yoga therapy, diet counselling, and lifestyle guidance are provided under faculty supervision.
- In addition to the OPD facility, a separate and well-defined area is available for Yoga and Naturopathy-based practice, enabling integration of clinical training with real-time patient care and supporting the development of practical competencies in lifestyle and public health-oriented Ayurveda.
Outreach & Extension Activities
Community Health Outreach
- Regular Swasthyarakshana Camps are conducted in urban, rural, and semi-urban areas, offering lifestyle assessment, Yoga-based counselling, dietary guidance, and non-communicable disease (NCD) risk screening, with systematic follow-up through the Swasthyarakshana OPD.
- Faculty members and students actively collaborate with local health authorities, NGOs, and AYUSH units for village adoption programmes, health melas, and observance of thematic events such as Ayurveda Day and International Yoga Day, promoting preventive and promotive healthcare at the community level.
School and College Programmes
- The department organizes school health and college wellness programmes that include Yoga sessions, posture correction, adolescent health counselling, menstrual hygiene education, and guidance on Dinacharya and Ritucharya tailored to young individuals.
- Structured modules on Healthy Lifestyle, Digital Detox, Stress Management through Yoga, and Ayurvedic Diet for Students are delivered through lectures, demonstrations, and interactive activities, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
Geriatric and Women’s Health Initiatives
- The department participates in university-organized geriatric health awareness programmes, offering health screening, lifestyle counselling, and simple Yoga practices designed for elderly individuals.
- Women’s health assessment programmes focus on menstrual health, anaemia, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle-related conditions, integrating Ayurvedic dietetics, Pathya-Apathya counselling, and Yoga-based interventions across different stages of life.
Workplace and Institutional Wellness
- Extension activities include workplace wellness programmes for university staff and partner institutions, covering ergonomics, desk Yoga practices, dietary guidance, sleep hygiene, and prevention of lifestyle disorders.
- Need-based thematic programmes addressing obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and stress management are organized for various occupational groups, aligning Ayurvedic lifestyle guidance with modern occupational health requirements.
Health Education and IEC Development
- The department develops and disseminates IEC (Information, Education and Communication) materials including brochures, posters, short videos, and digital resources on seasonal regimens, diet in common conditions, Yoga for mental well-being, and home-based healthcare practices.
- Students actively participate in planning and conducting health education sessions during camps, OPD counselling activities, and community visits, enhancing their communication skills and public health orientation.
Training, Collaboration and Capacity Building
- Faculty members conduct Continuing Medical Education (CME) programmes, workshops, and short-term courses for practitioners, teachers, and community health workers on Swasthavritta, Yoga, and lifestyle counselling, contributing to capacity building in preventive and promotive Ayurveda.
- The department collaborates with schools, colleges, industries, local bodies, and AYUSH institutions to design joint outreach projects and long-term community wellness initiatives that advance Ayurveda-based public health.
Events Organized
Seminars and Academic Meets
- The department regularly organizes seminars, guest lectures, panel discussions, and academic interactions, providing students and faculty with opportunities to engage with experts and stay updated with emerging trends in Ayurveda, Yoga, public health, and preventive healthcare.
- Observance of important health and Ayurveda-related days further enriches academic learning and promotes professional development.
International Day of Yoga (IDY)
- The department has been actively conducting and celebrating the International Day of Yoga (IDY) since its inception in 2015.
- Every year, large-scale Yoga programmes are organized featuring mass Yoga demonstrations, guided Yoga sessions at the college seminar hall and university grounds, expert lectures, and awareness activities.
- These programmes highlight the role of Yoga in preventive, promotive, and holistic healthcare while encouraging community participation.
Ayurveda Day
- Ayurveda Day is celebrated through lectures, exhibitions, student activities, and community outreach programmes.
- Activities focus on Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Ayurvedic dietetics, and healthy lifestyle practices, showcasing the relevance of Ayurveda in modern healthcare and wellbeing.
Nutrition-Focused Observances
- The department actively participates in International Breastfeeding Week (First Week of August) and Nutrition Awareness Month (September) through awareness campaigns and educational programmes.
- Activities include expert talks, counselling sessions, poster exhibitions, and student-led IEC initiatives focusing on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, balanced nutrition, and maternal-child health.
Student Competitions and Activities
- Various student-centric activities such as essay writing competitions, quizzes, poster presentations, Yoga demonstrations, and health education programmes are organized throughout the year.
- These activities encourage student participation, creativity, communication skills, leadership qualities, and a deeper understanding of Swasthavritta and Yoga.
Testimonials
I am grateful for being the alumni of this department, where I learned a set of skill that I am using everyday for my clinical practice and daily life as well, I witnessed a great mentorship and an example of encouragement here.
The department provided a strong academic foundation with excellent ayurvedic principles with practical clinical exposure., the mentorship and discipline I received continue to influence my teaching and leadership journey today. I am thankful to the department for its continuous encouragement and quality education.
Success Stories
Patents and Copyright
- Dr. Kirti Bhati - 01 Patent and 01 Copyright
- Dr. Dhananjay Patil -- 01 Patent.
Awards
- Dr. Kirti Bhati received best teacher award in Swasthavritta by Ayurveda teachers Association conference on 18th Aug. 2019 (ATACON 19)
- Dr. Kirti Bhati received Suryadatta Dhanavantari National Award, 2023 for excellence in the field of Medicine & Social service as Ayurvedacharya at national conclave: Impact of AI & digital technology in medical science and Suryadatta Dhanavantari National Award on 16th sept. 2023
- Dr. Dhananjay Patil was Appreciated by NCISM body as a Co-ordinator for female graduate survey.
Picture Gallery
The Yoga Hall depicting instruments and pictures in the hall
The ambient and well lighted space for Yoga demonstration
Various instruments and demonstrative objects in the department
Yoga demonstration and practical for Undergraduate batch
International Yoga Day Celebration at Bharati Vidyapeeth, Dhanakawadi
Guest lecture on the topic of Various Props Used in Yoga at Bharati Vidyapeeth