1. Department of Science of living, Preksha Meditation and Yoga
Welcomes You

2. Introduction of Department
Department was established in 1991 with following
Aims and Objectives -
To propagate the knowledge of Science of Living, a multidimensional system of education, based on Indian Philosophy and Culture.
To impart Training of Science of Living in the field of Education and Corporate Sectors.
To explain the benefits of the application of Preksha Meditation scientifically.
To carry out scientific research on the therapeutic application/effects of Yoga and Preksh Meditation.
Dimensions of Department
Teaching
Research
Training

3. Academic components of SOL
Philosophy and Sociology of Life Anatomy and Physiology of Human Body Psychology of Human Behavior Health and Disease Indian Therapy Systems Yoga and Preksha Meditation

4. Faculty Strength of Department
Name
Qualification
Designation
Professor JPN Mishra
M.Sc., Ph.D. (Physiology), Diploma in Yoga, Naturopathy and Magnet Therapy
Professor & Head
Dr Samani Sthit Prajna
M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor (On leave)
Yuvraj Singh Khangarot
M.Sc. (SOL), Ph.D.
(Thesis Submitted)
Assistant Professor
Dr Pradyumna Singh Shekhawat
M.Sc., NDDY, Ph.D.
Samani Shreyas Prajna
M.A. (SOL), Ph.D.
(Pursuing)
Dr Vivek Maheshwari
M.A. (Psychology), Ph.D.
Alok Kumar Pandey
M.A. (Hindi & SOL), PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication
Yoga Instructor
Dr Hemlata Joshi
M.A. (SOL), Ph.D. Certificate Course in SOL, PM & Yoga
Teaching cum
Research Associate
Professor Daya Nand Bhargava
M.A., Ph.D., D.Lit.
Emeritus Professor
Professor Viney Jain
M.Sc. Ph.D.
Professor Pratap Sanchetee
M.B.B.S., M.D., Ph.D.
Visiting Professor

5. Academic Courses
M.A.\M.Sc. in Science of Living, Preksha Meditation & Yoga M.A.\M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology PG Diploma in Preksha Yoga Therapy Certificate Course in Yoga and Preksha Meditation Ph.D. Programme

6. Student Strength Course Session No. of Students Pre Final
M.A.\M.Sc. in SOL, PM & Yoga 03 09 02 01 08

7. Ph. D. awarded from 2008 to 2013 (Total 17)
Name of Student
Supervisor
Topic
Result Year
Babulal Dayma
Dr. B.P. Gaur
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2008
ANSHUMAN SHARMA
Effect of Preksha Meditation on Mental Health, Reactions to Frustration and Personaity Variables of Prisoners
2009
Samani Param Prajna
Dr. J.P.N. Mishra
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Smt. Smita Walokar
Dr. Samani Sthitprajna
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Ranjana Gupta
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Gargi Roychoudhury
Effect of Dietary Habits on Behaviour of Adolescent
Pradhyumna Singh Shekhwat
Efficacy of Preksha Meditation on Cardiovascular Functions and Blood Profile of Adults
Dr. Pukhraj Bafna
A Study of the Efficacy of Yoga & Preksha Meditation Practices in Adolescent and Childhood Asthma
Sanjay Kumar Sharma
Effects of Swas Preksha (Perception of Breathing) on Cardiac and Respiratory Variables
2010

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Samani Guru Prajna
Dr. J.P.N. Mishra
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2010
Ashok Kumar Bhaskar
Dr. Samani Sthitprajna
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Dharini Jain
Dr. B.P. Gaur
Influence of Preksha Meditation on Stress, Adjustment and Frustration of Professional College Married Women Student
Shashi Siddha
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HARNATH RAM POONIA
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2011
ANIL KUMAR BHARDWAJ
Influence of Preksha Meditation Technique on Stress, Inferiority and Insecurity Feeling in Adolescents of Metro City Schools
MS NAMARTA KAPOOR
Dr. Batani Devi
Efficacy of different Preksha Meditation Techniques in Reducing Academic Stress and Enhancing Emotional Stability of Adolescents
SATENDRA PRAKASH SHARMA
Prof. J.P.N. Mishra
Stress Reactions : Its management by Preksha Meditation & Yoga
2012

9. Currently registered Ph.D. Scholor (Total - 26)
Name of Scholar
Name of Supervisor
Topic Name
Date of Admission
Ms. Mudita Sharma
Dr. B.P. Gaur
Influence of Preksha Meditation and Pranayama on cognitive Functions of Teenager Girls
Mr. Vijay Singh Gusain
Impact of Preksha Meditation on Occupational Stress and Mental Health of Management Personnel
Mr. Ajay Singh Shekhwat
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta
Effect of Preksha Meditation on Physical and Physiological Variables of Hemipledia Patents
Ms. Deepika Rani
Swami Anant Bharati
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Mr. Bhanwar Bhadala
Impact of Preksha Meditation on Decision Making, Ability, job Satisfaction and Stress of Judicial Officers
Mr. Yogendra Sharma
Prof. S.S. Nathawat
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Manoj Bhatt
Effect of Preksha Meditation on Adjustment Problems and Death Anxiety in Elderly Persons

10. Yuvraj Singh Khangarot
Sanjay Jain
Prof. S.S. Nathawat
Yogic Preksha & Preksha Meditation as a Cure for Obesity: A Study
Samani Shreyas Prajna
Dr. Pratap Sanchetee
Effect of Preksha Meditation on Electroencephalogram (EEG) Waves in Normal Girls
Yuvraj Singh Khangarot
Prof. J.P.N. Mishra
Neural, Autonomic and Neuro-muscular Impact of Kayotsarg (Meditative Relaxation) in Adult Females
Ruchir Ahuja
Dr. B.P. Gaur
Role of Preksha Meditation in Enhancing Mental Ability, Intelligence and Self Concept of Teen Ager students of Metro City
Neelam Vats
Impact of Preksha Meditation on Academic Anxiety, Attitude and Adjustment of Metro City School Students
Ramesh Chander
Obesity Management through Yoga-Preksha Meditation in Public School's Children
Priya Jain
Dr. Samani Malli Prajna
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Neetu Srivastaba
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11. Prof. Muni Mahendra Kumar
Rajbala
Prof. J.P.N. Mishra
Effect of Yoga Preksha Meditation on Muscular Strength and Cardio-vascular Efficacy in Sports Men
Sushma Guleria
Management of Sinusitis - Asthma through Preksha Meditation and Shatkarma
Manjeet Kaur
Dr. B.P. Gaur
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Raj Kumar
Dr. Anil Dhar
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Muni Alok Kumar
Prof. Muni Mahendra Kumar
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Priyanka Jain
Dr. Samani Malli Prajna
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Nirmala Bhaskar
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Mukta Mani Jain
Dr. P. S. Shekhawat
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Arun Kumar
Management of Hypothyrodism Through Preksha Meditation Yoga
Mrs. Prakash Jain
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Rekha Arora
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12. Process of Admission M.A.\M.Sc. (SOL, PM & Yoga)
Eligibility - Graduation with minimum 50%
Entrance test followed by personal interview
Formation of Merit
M.A.\M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology
PG Diploma in Preksha Yoga Therapy
Eligibility - B.Sc. With Biology/Graduate and M.A.\M.Sc. (SOL, PM & Yoga)
Certificate Course in Yoga and Preksha Meditation
Eligibility
Ph.D. Programme
Eligibility - Masters degree with minimum 55%
RET (Research Entrance Test)
Personal Interview

13. Achievements of Faculty Members (From 2008-09 to 2012-13)
Sr. No.
Faculty
Seminar
Conference
Workshop
Invited Lectures 1
Professor JPN Mishra
International
National 10 15 5 14 3 4 40 2
Dr Hemlata Joshi  1  2 4   5
Yuvraj Singh Khangarot  - 6 5 
Dr Pradyumna Singh Shekhawat 9
Dr Vivek Maheshwari 8 - 
Samani Shreyahs Pragya  3 2  7
Alok Kumar Pandey -

14. Achievements of Faculty Members (From 2008-09 to 2012-13)
Sr. No.
Faculty
Books
Research Articles
General Articles
International
National 1
Professor JPN Mishra 5 8 15 25 2
Dr Hemlata Joshi 4 3
Yuvraj Singh Khangarot -
Dr Pradyumna Singh Shekhawat
Dr Vivek Maheshwari 6
Samani Shreyas Pragya 7
Alok Kumar Pandey

15. Management of Diabetes Mellitus through Preksha Yoga
Research Projects
Name of the teacher
Title of the Project
Duration
Funding Agency
Amount
Dr. J.P.N. Mishra
“Neurophysiological, Cradiovascular and Respiratory Efficacy of Yogic Practices in adults”
3 yrs
UGC
14.00 lakh
Dr. B.P. Gaur
“A study of effectiveness of Science of Living in developing Human Values in School Childrens
1.6 yrs
NCERT, New Delhi
1.32 lakh
Dr. S.K. Gupta
Management of Diabetes Mellitus through Preksha Yoga
2 yrs
JVBI, Ladnun
80,000/-
Dr. H. Joshi
Elements of Science of Living in the literature of Acharya Shri Mahaprajna
2yrs (in progress)
JVBI

16. Research Projects/Seminar proposals Submitted for approval
Name of Principal Investigator
Title of the Project/Seminar
Duration
Funding Agency
Amount
Dr. J.P.N. Mishra
Effect of Sleep quality on Psychophysiological wellbeing
3 years
Indian council of Social Science Research, New Delhi
12 laksh
Promoting Quality of Life in Cancer Patients Through Preksha Medition
2 years
Acharya Tulsi Cancer Research Hospital , Bikaner
6 laksh
Prof. J.P.N. Mishra
Prevention and Management of Diabetes-Associated Complications by Pulse Electromagnetic Field and Preksha Meditation Combine Therapy
1 year
Jain Vishva Bharati, Ladnun and Indian Heritage Publishers New Delhi
6.80 laksh
“Training course in research methodology”
10 days
5.50 lakhs
“Ethicospirituality: Remedial approach to contemprary problems of Modern society"
3 days
6.25 lakhs
Capacity Building Workshop for Faculty in Social Sciences
2 Weeks
9.23 lakhs

17. Research Facilities in Department
Two Laboratory in the Department Physiology and Psychology consisting many equipments, kits and Tests like –
NCV Machine
EMG Machine
32 channel EEG Machine
Polyrite
Semi-auto- analyzer
Spyrometer
Multi-para Monitor
Biofeedback instruments
Psychological Tests, Tools, Inventories, Questionnaires, Instruments etc.

18. Special Contributions through Researches to Society
Therapeutic applications of SOL, P.M. and Yoga for psychosomatic and neurotic patients.
Neurological, Cardiopulmonary and hematological efficacy of Preksha Meditation
Rehabilitation of Juvenile delinquents and mentally retarded persons.
Rehabilitation of drug-addicts, homicide and prisoners.
Value Education.
Integrated Personality Development.
Development of emotional quotient and spiritual quotient.
Stress management through Preksha Meditation

19. Training & Extension Activities
Preksha Meditation & Personality Development Camp for Students and Teachers.
Preksha Meditation Camp for General public to
promote Psychophysiological Health
SRIJAN – A training programme for Educational
Institutions, Hospitals, Corporate Sector and
Paramilitary forces.

20. Other achievements/activities of the Department
National Seminar on “Jain and other Yoga systems” sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi March 7-9, 2005.
National Seminar on “Scientific Approach of Yoga and Naturopathy Systems in daily life”. Sponsored by: Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi . MARCH 06-08, 2009.
National Seminar on “Promotion Of Parapsychological Abilities And Consciousness Through Meditation” Sponsored by: Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi. January 19-21, 2012.

21. Other achievements/activities of the Department
Refresher Course on “Value Education and Yoga” Sponsored by University Grant Commission (UGC) November 25 to 11 December-2005.
National Preksha Week January17 to21, 2012.
National Workshop on Applied Science of Living and EducationOrganized Jointly by Dept. of SOL , PM & Yoga and Dept. of Education (Supported by SC/ST/OBC/Minority/Women Coaching Cell) September10 to
A documentary film on department and university was telecast by DD News in ‘Mehnat Rang Laegi’ programme on 26 May, 2008.

22. Thanks