Yoga may be the in-thing world over but Lucknow colleges have still to wake up to this form of exercise. There is absolutely no provision of yoga classes in any of the colleges in the city.
In Isabella Thoburn (IT), one of the prestigious girls colleges in the city has no provision for yoga, be it theory or practical sessions. "Yoga is an Indian style for what we call as physical exercises. Yoga is not a new concept, it existed since ever, but has gained the status of a public talk in recent years. Exercise in any form is important, it should not necessarily be yoga,"' said ES Charles, principal, IT Girl's Degree College.
For keeping stress at bay, IT college organises a physical exercise session every morning which is mandatory for the resident students. But the non-resident students do not even get this. "Exercise is an important part of our life and should be incorporated in our daily routine. But lack of time, and hardy lifestyles, most of us take things easy. Therefore, it is necessary that something of this sort is available to the students,"' added Charles.
What is interesting is that Shia PG college that has its own department of social work, has no arrangements for yoga classes. "We need to encourage the students to take up yoga classes and inculcate it in their daily life. We will soon begin something of this sort," said principal, Shia PG College, MS Naqvi.
Even in the Lucknow university that runs two self-finance courses -- MA in human consciousness and yogic sciences, and PG diploma in naturopathy science and yoga, is not updated since years though the number of students are increasing. This year, there has been nearly 35 students for yogic sciences showing their inclination towards yoga.
"Yoga is not a subject, that is once taught and is over. It needs a continuous updation and innovation. The need to cultivate an inner quiet among oneself is only possible with the practical exposure to yoga. Only then the yoga graph will increase," said Satyendra Mishra, faculty, department of social work, LU. He added that the instructors too need to update themselves with the latest development and then, deliver it to the students.
Even the University Grants Commission (UGC) in its X plan formulated a scheme for promotion of yoga education and practice. But, the scheme ended with the end of the X plan period. "Few years back, the UGC has taken initiative to organise a three month certificate course in yoga, but it was for a short period and could not survive," said a faculty in the university.
"Taking into consideration the polluted and adulterated life we are living in, the only thing that can keep us healthy is yoga. Yog is a completely pure thing that can in no way harm our body. To have a healthy life, the students in the educational institutions should have access to yoga, both theoretical and practical," said former president, Lucknow university associated colleges teachers' association (LUACTA), Moulindu Mishra.
Source:TNN
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