New programme SATYAM (Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation) Launched

A new programme called SATYAM-“Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation” has been launched.
Its objective: to harness knowledge obtained in academic institutions and other related agencies for finding Science & Technology -led solutions that would enable us to cope with stress and strain associated with fast changing social, economic, environmental and professional circumstances.
The programme will encourage research in two major thematic areas: 
(1) investigations on the effect of Yoga and meditation on physical and mental health, and 
(2) investigations on the effect of Yoga & meditation on the body, brain and mind in terms of basic processes occurring therein.