Indus Institute of Special Studies (IISS), Indus University

Indus University , since its inception is entrusted to inculcate the importance of ethics and value amongst its students, staff, as well as its stakeholders. The University is very focused on seamlessly integrating Indian traditional values and ethos ly integrating Indian traditional values and ethos through various activities as a component of its pursuit of academic excellence. Indus Institute of Special Studies (IISS) is established to achieve this goal. This Institute would also try to understand various facets of society at large such as Art, Culture, History, Philosophy, and Religion in the broad belief that “Knowledge knows no geographical boundaries”. Yoga is recognised as the subject of prime importance in the field of Health and wellness with its educational significance worldwide. The Government of India is currently promoting indigenous systems of health including Yoga in a strong manner through the Ministry of AYUSH. Yoga has been a part of INDUS UNIVERSITY since its inception and now, in 2020, the Indus Yoga and Wellness Centre of Excellence has initiated into promoting health in a holistic manner with a scientific research based approach through collaboration with International Alliance of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) India Foundation. All students of the constituent colleges of INDUS UNIVERSITY are exposed to the Yoga training and numerous courses are offered in the field of Yoga and Wellness from certificate to M.Sc. level. IYWCoE and IAYT India Foundation is aiming to provide wellness experts at the local Health and Wellness Centres of the National Health Mission (NHM).