Yoga & Meditation

Yoga & Meditation Club

Welcome to the Yoga and Meditation Club

The Yoga and Meditation Club of Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College (SREC) is committed to nurturing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of students through the timeless principles of yoga and meditation.

The club provides a structured platform for students to learn scientifically designed yogic practices that enhance physical health, improve concentration, reduce stress, and promote a balanced lifestyle.

Our mission is to equip students with practical techniques that can be incorporated into their daily lives, enabling them to face academic and personal challenges with confidence, clarity, and inner peace.

"A Healthy Body and a Peaceful Mind are the Foundation of a Successful Life."

What We Teach
Simplified Physical Exercises: Systematic exercises designed to improve flexibility, muscular strength, joint mobility, blood circulation, and overall physical fitness. Training includes hand and leg exercises, neuro-muscular exercises, acupressure, self-massage, eye exercises, and relaxation techniques.
Yogasanas: Training in Surya Namaskar, Yoga Namaskar, and a variety of classical and advanced Yogasanas to improve posture, flexibility, balance, endurance, and body awareness.
Pranayama: Scientific breathing practices include Nadi Shodhana (Naadi Sudhi), Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Bhramari, Sitali, Sitkari, and Kapalabhati to enhance respiratory efficiency, energy levels, concentration, and stress management.
Meditation: Meditation practices focused on mental calmness, emotional stability, self-awareness, positive thinking, mindfulness, auto-suggestion, and inner peace.
Introspection Techniques: Practices that encourage students to understand their thoughts, emotions, habits, and actions while developing emotional intelligence, responsible decision-making, and continuous self-improvement.
Relaxation Techniques: Methods designed to reduce physical tension and anxiety, improve sleep quality, restore mental freshness, and support academic performance.
Cleansing Practices: Traditional yogic cleansing techniques, including Jala Neti for nasal cleansing and eye-cleansing techniques to reduce eye strain and support visual comfort, particularly for students with prolonged digital-device usage.
Our Faculty Team

The Yoga and Meditation Club is guided by qualified and experienced faculty members with academic expertise and specialized training in yoga and holistic wellness.

Dr. M. RM. Krishnappa

Associate Professor, Department of Physics

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., M.A. (Yoga for Human Excellence)
Certified Yoga Instructor (RPL Level 4) and Yoga Trainer (RPL Level 5) under PMKVY, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. He has also successfully completed the Yoga Therapist - Level 6 Global Certification Examination conducted by the Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.

Dr. M. S. Suresh Kumar

Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Department of Robotics and Automation

M.E., Ph.D., M.Sc. (Yoga)

Dr. N. Indumathi

Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Mathematics), M.A. (Yoga for Human Excellence)

Together, the faculty members provide systematic instruction, individual guidance, and practical training to help students integrate yoga and wellness practices into their daily lives.

Psychological Counselling - Mental Well-being

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College provides psychological counselling support to students, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff through the Student Affairs Cell.

Student Affairs Team
Dean - Student Affairs: Dr. P. Perumal, Professor, Department of CSE
Associate Dean: Dr. K. Deepa, Professor, Department of IT
Faculty Advisors - Psychological Counselling: Dr. M. RM. Krishnappa - Associate Professor, Department of Physics; Dr. N. Indumathi - Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics
Faculty Advisor - Student Counselling: Dr. L. Dhivya Lakshmi - Assistant Professor, BME
Professional Counselling Support

Mr. P. Sutheesh, Psychologist, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore, visits the campus every Thursday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to provide student counselling. Sessions are conducted at the College Health Centre in a safe and confidential environment.

Mental health awareness sessions are also conducted for students to promote a better understanding of psychological well-being.

Students are regularly informed about counselling services, availability, working hours, helpline details, and on-campus support through official institutional communication channels and college email.

This structured approach ensures that mental health support remains transparent, accessible, confidential, and student-centric.

Our Vision

To cultivate a healthy, disciplined, self-aware, and socially responsible student community through yoga, meditation, and holistic wellness practices.

Our Mission
Promote the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of students.
Develop healthy lifestyle habits through regular yoga practice.
Enhance concentration, emotional resilience, and stress-management abilities.
Encourage self-discipline, introspection, mindfulness, and positive thinking.
Inspire students to contribute to society by promoting health and wellness.

"Yoga is not merely an exercise—it is a way of life that harmonizes the body, mind, intellect, and spirit."

Recent Awards & Achievements
2026
Appreciation Award - International Faculty Development Programme

Dr. M. RM. Krishnappa, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, received an Appreciation Award in recognition of his contribution as a Resource Person during the Five-Day Online International Faculty Development Programme on "Recent Trends in AI-Driven Nano Biotechnology for Smart and Sustainable Healthcare," held from 19-23 May 2026. He delivered an expert talk on "The Power of Yoga in Daily Life" on 19 May 2026.

2025
Yoga Therapist - Level 6 Global Certification

Dr. M. RM. Krishnappa successfully completed the Yoga Therapist - Level 6 Global Certification Examination conducted by the Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. The certification is valid from 30 October 2025 to 29 October 2030.

Second Place - State-Level Silambam Championship

Pranav Jayaraj, Final Year B.E. Mechanical Engineering and Student President of the Yoga and Meditation Club, secured Second Place in the Single Stick Event, Above-18 Category, at the 7th State-Level Silambam Open Championship 2025.

First Prize - Coimbatore District Yogasana Championship

A. Sabarisaran, Second Year CSE, secured First Prize in the 18-21 Years Common Category at the 7th Coimbatore District Yogasana Championship and District Team Selection 2025.

Certificate of Honour - Jury Recognition

Dr. M. RM. Krishnappa received a Certificate of Honour for serving as a Jury Member at the 7th Coimbatore District Yogasana Championship and District Team Selection 2025.

13th State-Level Yogasana Competition

SREC Yoga and Meditation Club students secured multiple positions:
Ananthi G. - First Place, Common Group
Sabari Saran A. - First Place, Special Group
Soundhariya J. - Second Place, Common Group
Pranav Jayaraj J. - Second Place, Common Group
Srinathi P. - Fourth Place, Common Group

2024
First Place - Inter-District Yogasana Competition

A. Sabari Saran, First Year B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, secured First Place in the Special Category at the 7th Inter-District Yogasana Competition organized by Alpha Yoga Institute on 3 November 2024.