Workshop on “Stress Management” at GNIMS

Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies witnessed a workshop on “Stress Management” on 17th August 2013 organized by Prof.Suchita.Shetty with a team from Diya Mumbai from 02:30 p.m to 05:30 p.m. This workshop was conducted based on students need to manage stress.The Second Year MMS & PGDM specializing in Human Resource have an elective paper “Stress Management”. This workshop was exactly what these students were looking out for a live depiction of how we go about handling “Stress”.

DIYA conducts Pragya Yoga, Omkar Meditation, Pranayama Techniques, Interactive discussions, Lifestyle sensitization & Relaxation techniques in its basic module for stress management. Its mission is to help individuals get rid of stress and find inner peace. Unless individuals are stressfree society by large cannot be free. DIYA promotes these same teachings at various schools, colleges, corporate, Housing societies through Prgya Yoga and meditation workshops.

The resource persons for this workshop were Diya Jateen Dave (Business Development Manager –Larsen & Toubro Industrial Automation) and Diya Dr.Somdutt Tiwari (Professional Yog Trainer).The team kickstarted the session with an interesting ‘Ice Breaker’ which the students thoroughly enjoyed. Thereafter he mentioned the asanas and the practical benefits derived from them. Body stretches & Pragya Yoga was demonstrated to students by DIYA Dr.Somdutt Tiwari. He explained how setting this techniques as a part of daily routine enhances flexibility, tones the muscles, releases tension and improves mood.

An insight in today’s life with regards to Stress was presented with alarming statistics which was an eye opener for the students. This was followed by the Pranayam (breathing exercises) which was conducted for all the participants and students gradually could feel the difference. The session concluded with the Shavasana.

A Special mention: All Second Year MMS & PGDM HR Students supported and worked hard to put up this event. The Non-Teaching staff also supported this event that made this event a grand success

Student Feedback: All the participants appreciated the session. It was an innovative method of teaching. Learning’s from the session were not only present oriented but also will also help in individual development in future. The speakers were extremely humble and could deliver the content in a way which was understood and could connect to all the participants. The participants feel that such sessions should be conducted on regular basis.

Testimonial by Ms.Sonali Suresh Marathe (a participant & MMS Second Year Student Human Resource at GNIMS says : The session was a good, calming study break.I pledge to practise it daily I have a very active and anxious mind and it helps to connect my mind, body and soul.”Many participants echoed her experience.