IIT Kanpur & The Art of Living Foundation Collaborate In Order To Provide Students With A Well-Being Program the statesman
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IIT Kanpur & The Art of Living Foundation Collaborate In Order To Provide Students With A Well-Being Program

IIT Kanpur and The Art of Living Launch Mental Well-Being Program for Students

Kriti Sawhney

The Art of Living Foundation (TAOLF) and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) have teamed up to introduce a well-being initiative. The program's main goals are to help students become more mentally resilient, manage their stress, and develop personally. According to a statement from IIT Kanpur, the program intends to assist students in more easily overcoming both academic and personal obstacles.

According to a statement from IIT Kanpur, the program intends to assist students in more easily addressing both academic and personal obstacles.

In order to improve focus, emotional stability, and general mental health, TAOL will lead specialist sessions at IIT Kanpur that incorporate breathing exercises, mindfulness exercises, and meditation. The event will feature group activities, interactive discussions, and guided meditation sessions delivered by TAOL's skilled facilitators.

The initiative's initial phase for interested students is set to begin in the last week of March at IIT Kanpur with plans for ongoing participation to guarantee a long-lasting effect.

Speaking on the collaboration, Professor Pratik Sen, IIT Kanpur's Dean of Students Affairs, stated: "At IIT Kanpur, we think that mental and emotional health and academic success go hand in hand. Our goal in working with TAOL is to give our students useful resources that will improve their general quality of life and enable them to properly manage stress.”

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