Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga

Dietary supplement and health
2021-12-18 17:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
On the special occasion On full moon day. One of our students,Ms. Shreenithi gave a wonderful speech on dietary supplements and health.Dietary supplements are essential for our day-to-day life.Mostly it is advised for pregnant women, older adults, and children.There are many side effects caused by these supplements like Nausea, and headache.Alternative for this can be taken in a natural way like water, fruits and vegetables mostly Rainbow colored in their regular diet.

Naturopathy day celebration 2021
2021-11-18 10:00 - 11:00
National Naturopathy day is celebrated every year on the 18th of November to promote complete health through Naturopathy. This day was declared by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India on 18th November 2018.
It is because on this day in 1945, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known as Mahatma Gandhi, became the lifetime chairman of the All India Nature Cure Foundation trust and signed the deed with the object of making Naturopathy available to all people. Mahatma Gandhi is called the Father of Indian Naturopathy.
The Theme of the 4th National Naturopathy day is “Rog Mukt Bharat – Disease-free India”.

On this important day in health care, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga celebrated the 4th National Naturopathy day with various competitions and programs. Mr.Thyagu Valliappa, Managing Trustee of Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, and the Principals of Sona Group of Institutions addressed the gathering. Students actively engaged the audience with the cultural program. There was an elocution competition conducted for the BNYS students and an Online competition for all the age groups of people.

Elocution competition was conducted on the topic “My Favourite Naturopath” in History. The Speaker Forum club of Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga motivated and guided all the students to actively participate in the competition. The competition was conducted with the aim to increase the student interest in learning the history of Naturopathy. The winners of the competition are:

FIRST PRIZE : THARUHA .S
SECOND PRIZE : NIRANJANA .S
The Nature’s Club of Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga conducted an Online competition on the topic “Top 10 Made in India Natural Remedies @ Emergency conditions”. This was an open competition to all the students and people regardless of their age and education. Participation was observed from all over India and there were about 400 entries. The
winners were selected on the basis of the easy availability and application of the remedies, ease of use by common people, and clarity in presentation. The judges were the senior, eminent persons from different fields from various colleges. The winners of the online competition are:
FIRST PRIZE: DR. NANDHINI V MOHAN
SECOND PRIZE: Mrs. V. ANBARASI
Heartily wishes to all the winners of the competitions held on account of 4th National Naturopathy day.

"POWER ON ME" deals with 'SKIN' and Naturopathic treatment for basic skin ailments.
2021-11-04 16:00 - 17:00

Sleeping Disorder
2021-09-28 15:00 - 16:00
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How sleep disorders affect mental and physical health? Ayush doctors have the answers.
Sleep is a spontaneous, routine and essential body activity in all living beings.
In the last few years people across age groups and health conditions suffer some degree of sleep impairment. The numbers are increasing alarmingly signaling an overall social malaise.
Addressing this emerging health trend Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga organized a Q&A session under its on-going talk series.
We present here some experts of the lively discussion between participants and Ayush medical experts.
Is sleeplessness a disorder or disease?
According to Dr.Kalpana Devi, Professor, Physiology, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, sleeplessness is more a disorder than a disease. Food and mental states like stress are major causes of sleeplessness but off late physical and psychological reasons like over-thinking, frustrations, dominate over other causes.
Which of the two- lack of sleep during night or sleeping in day time, can be termed as in-somania?
Some fall asleep immediately after hitting the bed. Sleeping within 10 or 15 minutes after going to bed is normal. But some wake up in the midst of sleep and find it difficult to get back to sleep. If this disturbed pattern is recurrent, the person may seek medical advice.
Ideal sleep duration?
As regards duration of sleep is concerned, children up to 2 years would require 15 to 18 hours of sleep. 10 to 12 years old kids would require `10 to 12 hours of sleep a day. For youth from 18 years up 6 to 8 hours of sleep is quite sufficient but if you are a yoga practitioner, you can stay fresh with mere 4 hours of quality sleep. Sleep quality is as vital a metric as its duration says Dr.Kalpana Devi.
If a person chronically stays awake till 2.00 a.m we have to observe whether the person goes back to sleep. Sleep routine has to be mapped. The underlying cause could be problem in the endocrine gland or due to diabetes which needs to be established said, Dr.Janani Priya, Homeopathy specialist, Sona Ayush,Multispeciality Centre, Salem.
Sleep and health
Dr.S.Madhan, Principal, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga pointed out that 50 years back when there was no electricity or several modern appliances and gadgets, people could go to sleep at 8.00 p.m and get up at 4.00 p.m . However in the present days, more number of people go to sleep between 2 to 3.00 p.m which are signs of lack of body and mind stability. People in the olden days could sleep early because of the natural tendency of the body to produce melatonin a harmone when the sunlight goes down in the evening.
A circadian rhythm or circadian cycle, is a natural, internal process that regulates the sleep–wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours. This cycle is affected due to irregular sleep habits. Simple Yoga technqiues can help restore mental causes of sleep disorders she said.
“Sleep is vital for all body organs to work in a synchronized manner and in harmony. Good appetite too good sleep is necessary,” said Dr.Janani Priya. Yoga and medicines can help restore sleep imbalances she added.
What about sleeping in day time?
Dr.M.N Naveen, Ayurvedhic doctor at Sona Ayush Multispeciality Centre opines that there is nothing wrong in sleeping during daytime of the person works in night shifts. However the person should take light food to ensure quality day time sleep to compensate for the night sleep loss.
Does lack of sleep lead to heart disease?
Chances are more for sleeplessness leading to heart ailments. Lack of sleep triggers lack of concentration, focus which lead to anxiety and heart disorders said Dr.Kalpana.
Does sleep affect intelligence
Dr.Kalpana strongly believes in the relationship between lack of sleep and lack of focus, concentration and power of the brain to retain whatever is read or observed. Good sleep helps improve all these necessary conditions for improved intelligence. The jerk of feeling of falling from a height during sleep is caused due to over brain activity. It may affect intelligence of it occurs frequently.
Sleep and food
To get good sleep, good food intake and life style are essential. Ayush experts recommend avoidance of heavy food in the night. Heavy food if taken in the night will cause indigestion and induce burning sensation and would disturb sleep says Dr.Madhan.
Heavy eating can divert brain’s focus on digestion and therby induce dullness and sleepy feeling.
Dr.Kalpana suggests avoidance of non-vegetarian food in the nights and vegetarians may avoid dhal. Instead rasam based food is found more light. Ideally it is better to have 2 hours gap between dinner and going to sleep.
Developing healthy routine.
Dr.Janani Priya advices to avoid too much thinking while going to sleep. “Remove mobile phone, laptop, TV and all distractions and keep the bedroom dark. This will ensure good sleep and waking-up fresh. She even suggests keeping alarm for going to sleep as we do for waking in the morning. It may take about two months for the body clock to adjust to the alarm timings, she said.
Taking warm milk mixed with turmeric and nutmeg induces sleep especially for the elderly. Along with ageing comes insomnia which could be related to other health conditions.
There are medicines for dreams
Do you know that medicines can alter dream patterns? According Dr.Janani, Somanambulance, shouting or talking loud during sleep is believed to be a habit. But it in reality it is due to subconscious fears. Recurrent disturbances during sleeps need to be addressed medically. “There are fine medicines in homeopathy that can alter dreams”, said Dr Janani Priya. She also stresses upon quality of sleep which can be measured in-terms of time taken to fall asleep.
Role of gadgets in sleep disorders
Dr.S.Madhan strongly relates a host of mental problems, like, loss or memory, loss of sensitivity to social and family relations, feeling of depression and frustration to indiscriminate mobile phone use. The prevalent social media culture of instant likes and shares as social recognitions leads to feeling of failure and artificial sense of success and security. Sleep is affected due to energy diversion and these mental state in-turn affect day time alertness and overall health.
The session had instant relaxation techniques taught to the participants. Yoga based solutions to address underlying psychological conditions were highlighted too.

Thyroid awareness campaign
2021-09-14 15:00 - 16:00
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Fit India Moment launched by Prime minister Mr. Narendra Modi
2021-08-29 07:30 - 08:30 | Sona College of Technology, Sona College of Technology, Junction main road, Salem, Tamil nadu, 636005, India
Fit India Moment content: Fit India moment was launched on 29th August By honorable prime minister , this year’s theme is ” hum fit toh India fit”, a fitter, healthier, happier together aicte challenge organized by thiagarajar polytechnic college . All students of thiagarajar polytechnic College have participated and performed pranayama, with the support and guidance of Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga.

75th Independence Day celebration
2021-08-15 07:00 - 07:30
Mr.Thyagu Valliappa, Vice Chairman, Sona Group of Institution hosted national flag at 75 Independence day 2021.

French day 2021
2021-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga,, Salem, Tamil nadu, 637504, India
Dr. Karthikeyan, Lecturer, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga threw insights on French day. He taught few words in french. This session helped the students to understand the importance of learning foreign languages.

BNYS student talks on Importance of Water
2021-07-13 17:00 - 18:00
The “POWER ON ME” topic is dealing with the most important creation in the world — WATER

Online Yoga Classes
2021-07-01 - 2023-03-31
To boost the flexibility and strength of your body and mind, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga launching technology based yoga class *SOYOGA* at your door step for both men and women.
Classes will be dealt by experienced doctors.
Rs.100/- per month for 1st 100 people.
Hurry up and book your seats through our website or phone call. 9442700356
Email : soyoga@sonamedicalcollege.ac.in
For online payment:
Indian overseas bank
Account no:024601000036572
IFSC code:IOBA0000246
Suramangalam branch, salem.
Timing: Morning 7.30am to 8.00 am / Monday to friday

Talk on Positive thinking and goal setting by Dr.S.R.R.Senthilkumar,Principal, Sona College of Technology
2021-06-25 11:00 - 12:00

International Yoga day Celebrations 2021
2021-06-21 06:30 - 07:00 | Sona College of Technology, Sona College of Technology, Junction main road, Salem, Tamil nadu, 636005, India
Sona takes Yoga beyond the mat. On 7th International Yoga Day launches Sonayma (new Pranayama), music blended breathing aid. Many more events mark Soyoga2021 at the Sona campus.

International Happiness day
2021-03-20 08:00 - 20:30
Dr. Madankumar, Principal and Professor, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, conducted both theory and practical session on the laughing therapy for the first batch students of SMCNY. Students completely enjoyed the session and also experienced the benefits of the laughing therapy.

World Sleep Day
2021-03-18 10:00 - 10:30
World Sleep Day was observed at Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga.Better sleep, better life, better planet.Less sleep shortens life, affects day-to-day life quality.Science of sleep and recent advances in knowledge of sleep-based illnesses discussed at World Sleep Day sessions at Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, Salem.Dr. Ragothaman enlightened on the anatomy of sleep, the brain, and its role in sleep. Dr.Kalpanadevi throws light on the physiology of sleep, the importance of sleep for students’ memory and attention powers. Dr.Karthikeyan demonstrates the power of Yoganidhra.

Motivational talk by Dr.V.Karthikeyan, Principal, TPT, Salem
2021-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga,, Salem, Tamil nadu, 637504, India
Blending technology with Health care through invention innovation and creativity talk given by Dr. V. Karthikeyan, Principal, Thiagarajar Polytechnic College at Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, Salem.

World Consumer Day
2021-03-15 10:00 - 22:30 | Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga,, Salem, Tamil nadu, 637504, India
Dr. Kalpanadevi, Professor, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga threw insights on Consumer Rights and the consumer identity. The program leaves students enlightened with consumer rights awareness and how to be a good consumer in preventing plastic pollution. The theme of World Consumer Day was, “Tackling plastic pollution”.

International Womens Day Celebration 2021
2021-03-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga,, Salem, Tamil nadu, 637504, India
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Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga gets off to a flying start!
2021-01-27 09:30 - 13:00 | Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga,, Salem, Tamil nadu, 637504, India
The inauguration ceremony of the Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, the latest educational unit from the popular and trusted brand in Education, Sona Group of Educational Institutions, was held in a grand fashion with great fanfare on Wednesday ( January 27, 2021 ) at the Sona Valliappa campus (Kandarkulamanickam campus) situated on the stretch between Kakkapalayam and Attayampatti in Salem.
Sona Group of Institutions Chairman C Valliappa and Sona Group of Institutions Vice- Chairman Thyagu Valliappa presided over the grand event, which was attended by a host of dignitaries including Sri Gokulam Hospitals Chairman Dr K Arthanari, Periyar University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. P Kolandaivel, Former IG of Police and Chinmaya Mission Hospital CEO Gopal B Hosur, AYURDNA Wellness and Healing Founder and President Gopinath Nair, and Valli and Co Chairman Chidambaram Chettiar.

The event was also attended by parents and students including those who had registered themselves for the first batch of the BNYS course at the new medical college. Seating arrangements were made keeping social distancing norms in mind and all government norms on social distancing and wearing of masks were strictly followed. After a traditional pooja and the lighting of the kuthu vilakku (the traditional lamp), the event began with a formal welcome address from the principal of the Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, Dr Madhan.
Speaking next, Sona Group of Institutions Vice- Chairman Thyagu Valliappa said that the entire medical college with state-of-the-art facilities was set up in a record time of just 100 days.
“This was originally a textile mill. We began work on it with a pooja on September 24,2020. We took this up as a challenge and the pandemic actually favoured us. It helped us build infrastructure very fast,” he said and in an emotional tone also added that the day was special for him not only because it marked the official inauguration of the Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga but also because the day marked the 55th wedding anniversary of his parents, Mr & Mrs. Valliappa.
The young and enterprising Vice-Chairman also exuded confidence saying that the Sona Medical College, just like the victorious Indian cricket team that trounced a strong Australian side to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy despite losing the first test match after being all out for just 36 in the second innings, would come out victorious. ” I take this as a challenge. This time, we have 36 students. We will have at least 360 students applying next year,” he said and recalled that The Sona College of Arts and Science too, in its first year, had just 36 students but had grown to possess a strength of 1800 students today, in a matter of just three years.
Pointing out that Naturopathy and Yoga were practised over 4000 years ago, the Vice-Chancellor explained why they had chosen to start this course and how students pursuing the course at Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga would be at a distinct advantage over others.”Naturopathy and Yoga are going to be game changers. You will be looking at multiple levels and avenues after this five- and- a-half year course. We have an earn-while-you-learn programme in this course. You will have practical learning and that is the future for doctors.”
Mr Thyagu also said that the Sona group wanted to create a very strong presence in the Wellness industry, another sector which had many avenues for those who completed the BNYS course. That apart, the Sona group head also said that another area which students could look at was Research. “You can do research on Amino acids or on the different levels of Pranayama,” a well-informed Mr Thyagu said and pointed out that the Centre had allocated a sum of Rs 500 crores for research in Ayush even as he reminded students that there were not many institutions that were in a position to do research in these areas.
Reiterating that Health was the next big thing and that technology was going to be facilitating it, Mr Thyagu told the first batch of 36 students that they would be the nucleus and the brand ambassadors of Sona.
All the students of the first batch were given medical kits that included among other things, a stethoscope and a medical coat on the occasion.
Several of the honourable guests including Sri Gokulam hospitals Chairman Dr K Arthanari, Periyar University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. P Kolandaivel, Former IG of Police and Chinmaya Mission Hospital CEO Gopal B Hosur also spoke at the event. Dr S N Murthy, a renowned senior Naturopathy practitioner in India, addressed the gathering through the video conferencing mode.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Sona Group of Institutions Chairman C Valliappa said,” The 36 students from the first batch should have role models on how to serve.A good role model for them to emulate would be Dr Ardhanaari. At a time when there are places where patients are asked to pay first even before being given treatment, Dr Ardhanaari cures first.”
The Chairman also praised Periyar University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. P Kolandaivel for the commendable work that he has done. “At a time when Vice-Chancellor appointments are proving difficult, if there has been a Vice-Chancellor for whom an extension of service has been granted, it is our Vice-Chancellor. His term has been extended by none other than the Governor directly as a result of his good work.”
Recalling that Naturopathy and Yoga have always been a part of our tradition but we had forgotten it, the Chairman said that we were now reclaiming it. He pointed out that Vaideeshwarar is in fact a God’s name.He also went on to point out that Dhanvantri was the God of Health and that there were two temples for worshipping him — one at Kancheepuram and the other at Srirangam and in the Srirangam temple, the God had been sculpted in such a way to show him holding a plate of leeches. “There is a treatment that is provided using leeches,” the Chairman pointed out to an eager audience that was fascinated by the details he was giving them.

Stating that he had undergone Naturopathy treatment at several places and had been greatly benefitted by them, Chairman Valliappa said that Naturopathy was a very good way of life. He concluded his speech by saying,”I pray to the Almighty that this college should grow from strength to strength like the other institutions of this group.”
The Heads of all the institutions that are a part of the Sona Group too spoke on the occasion. The event ended with some cultural events by the students after which the first day of classes for the students began at the college.

Inauguration of Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga begins with traditional pooja
2021-01-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga,, Salem, Tamil nadu, 637504, India
Inauguration of Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga begins with traditional pooja

The inaugural ceremony of Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, the latest educational unit of the popular and trusted brand in Education, Sona Group of Educational Institutions, got off to a glorious and auspicious start with a full-fledged pooja on the premises of the new college situated at Kandarkulamanickam (on the way from Kakkapalayam to Attayampatti Road) in Salem.

The pooja, which began at 7.30 am sharp on Wednesday, saw pundits recite vedic hymns, invoking the blessings of the Divine on the Institution and the students studying in it.

The pooja was attended by a host of dignitaries including Sona Group of Institutions Chairman C Valliappa and Sona Group of Institutions Vice Chairman and Managing Trustee of SMCH Thyagu Valliappa.

Other dignitaries who participated in the inaugural ceremony included former Inspector General of Police and Chinmaya Mission Hospital CEO Gopal B Hosur, KPN Travels CEO K P Natarajan, Valli and Co Chairman Chidambaram Chettiar and Periyar University Vice Chancellor Dr P Kolandeivel.

Impressed parents and their excited wards who had enrolled for the course at the college were also present on the occasion.

The parents and wards went around the facility that has been set up with the Pancha Bhoota concept in mind, admiring the thoughtful manner in which the structure has been erected.

After the pooja, the auditorium was officially thrown open with a ribbon cutting event.

Inauguration of Sona Ayush Multispeciality Health Clinic
2020-09-19 06:00 - 07:00
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Historic Achievement: Sona College Enters Guinness World Record Books - Global Hand Washing Day 2018
2018-10-15 08:00 - 12:30
Global Hand Washing Day 2018: A Milestone Achievement
On October 15, 2018, Sona College of Technology proudly entered the Guinness Book of World Records by participating in the largest hand hygiene lesson ever conducted, with an impressive 4,024 participants. This momentous achievement, coinciding with Global Hand Wash Day 2018, underscores our institution’s commitment to public health awareness and community engagement.
Leadership and Recognition
The record-breaking event was made possible through the dedicated participation of Sona College’s Vice Chairman, Mr. Thyagu Valliappa, working in close collaboration with the Salem District Collector, Ms. Rohini R. Bhajibhakare, who organized this landmark initiative.
Institutional Honor
Faculty members and students from Sona College received certificates of appreciation from the Salem district administration for their contribution to this significant public health awareness event. This recognition reflects Sona College’s dedication to fostering not just academic excellence, but also social responsibility and community welfare.
Impact Beyond Records
While setting a world record is a remarkable achievement, the true significance of this event lies in its educational impact. By participating in the world’s largest hand hygiene lesson, Sona College has contributed to spreading awareness about the importance of proper hand washing techniques—a simple yet effective measure to prevent the spread of diseases and promote public health.
A Legacy of Excellence
This Guinness World Record stands as a testament to Sona College of Technology’s spirit of innovation, community engagement, and commitment to creating positive social impact. It adds another distinguished chapter to our institution’s history of achievements and reinforces our position as a leading educational institution with a global outlook.
