Orientation Programme

Orientation Programme

Research and Development (Laboratories)

1. Cognitive neuroscience

A state-of-the-art laboratory with the following scientific instruments

• Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to assess brain signals in different yoga postures


• Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan to observe metabolic processes


• 256 Channel (MR compatible) and 64 Channel EEG system (telemetric) to assess neural activities of the brain in different yoga practices and conditions


• Functional Transcranial Doppler sonography (TCD) measures the blood velocity through the brain's blood vessels


• Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) for hemodynamic measurements with near IR.


• Diffuse Optical Tomography (DTI), an MRI-based neuroimaging technique


• Eprime, Superlab, and inqusite for preparing and presenting a neuropsychological paradigm


• BESA, EMSE, brain voyager, and NIRsoft are necessary softwares for neuroimaging studies and analysis of various signals.


• MATLAB (institution version) for signal processing and preparing the design of the experiments

2. Molecular biology

• Centrifuge and Ultracentrifuge to centrifuge the biomolecules


• Illumina gene sequencer to sequence the genetic material


• Isothermal calorimetry to study molecular interactions


• Microarray scanner to perform gene expression studies


• Flow Cytometer to identify cell subsets and cell surface markers


• Fluorescence Microscope to study the presence of specific cell surface markers


• High-pressure Liquid Chromatography to separate proteins based on their specific properties


• Gas chromatography to identify proteins based on their properties


• Mass Spectroscopy (MALDI-TOF) to identify biomolecules based on their mass-to-charge ratio


• Real-time and Polymerase Chain Reaction Instrument for genomics


• 2D electrophoresis to separate biomolecules based on their size and charge


• Western blotting to separate and quantify proteins


• Northern blotting to separate RNA and quantify their expression


• Poly-acrylamide Gel Electrophoresis to separate proteins based on their size and shape


• Microfluidic technology to perform biochemical blood assays on chip


• Horizontal and vertical electrophoresis apparatus to separate genetic material based on their size and conformation


• Inverted and confocal microscopy to count and study cells


• Multimode microplate reader for performing biochemical assays


• Accessories like water bath, pH meter, hot water, pipettes, etc. to support the functioning of the lab

3. Exercise Physiology Lab

• A metabolic cart contains measures like BMR, RMR, RER, VO2, VCO2, VO2max, etc.


• Spirometer for measuring pulmonary functions


• Ergometer bicycle and treadmill


• Body composition analyzer


• Underwater physiology monitoring system

4. Physiology

• 16-channel human physiology system with ECG, Respiration, GSR, PPG, EMG, skin temperature, NIBP, EEG, etc.


• Telemetric ECG and respiration recording breathing, high-resolution triaxial acceleration, etc.


• 4-channel telemetric EMG for recording muscle activity


• Tilt table with negative tilt


• Heart rate variability (HRV) to assess autonomic functions


• Simulation of the environment using virtual and augmented reality


• Neuroimaging


• Polysomnography


• Bio-energy


• Thermography


• Gas-discharge visualizer

Psychology

• Mind training and assessment using biofeedback instruments and VR


• Mind-matter interaction using a double-slit instrument, REG, EEG, and Ganz Feld display goggles


• Prana studies using IR thermal imaging, GDV pro, Biowell, natural biophotonic emission device, and nadi instruments


• 15 computers for psychological assessment, validated questionnaires, neuropsychological tools, and transcranial magnetic stimulation

Publications and Dissemination

Publications

1. Development of contents and Printing of Books needed for curricula of various courses of BSc, PGDYT, MSc, pre-Ph D


2. Production of Presentation Videos by top Professors and subject experts


3. Digital Library

Dissemination

1. Social Media team for dissemination:


2. Conferences, Seminars, Symposia, Workshops


3. Journals, Magazines, Newspapers


4. TV Channels, Radio collaborations


5. Collaboration with different Universities and colleges


6. MOU with Yoga Institutions to have it as mentor institution for IUCY

Yoga-Based Health Promotion And Wellness

1. Prevention and promotion of positive health


2. Treatment Sections for on-hand training of persons from various universities, colleges of Yoga


3. Participation in most national Programs for prevention and promotion of positive health by Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy ( IAYT) in all wellness centers

International Department Of Yoga And Its Application

1. MOU with NAAC to be the technical partner for program accreditation of Yoga Departments, universities abroad


2. Organisation of Global Summits in different countries for Yoga Therapy as a cost-effective health care system for prevention and promotion of positive health


3. Collaboration with top universities such as Harvard etc., for in-depth research, Faculty Exchanges, Organising Conferences, etc.