Gargi College, University of Delhi, India
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah Sarve Santu Niraamayaah | Sarve Bhadraanni Pashyantu Maa Kashcid-Duhkha-Bhaag-Bhavet |
Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||
This Sanskrit Shloka from ancient Indian Scriptures envisages the beautiful essence of collective and holistic wellbeing. At Gargi, we believe in this universal concept of holistic wellbeing of our community members through continued endeavours across disciplines, as well as empowering the community towards creating a positive environment that helps us all evolve in ways that maximize our wellbeing and equip us with tools to navigate through life in resilient ways ensuring the collective growth of our community. Our vision at the Gargi Centre for Wellbeing is to utilize a multicultural and multidisciplinary perspective to accredit the community members with indigenous tools and skills to help them flourish in various spheres of life.
ANANDA - THE WELLBEING CENTRE CHARTER
सवभव तुसु खनः
सव स तु नरामयाः । सव भ ा ण प य तु
मा क ःखभा भवेत् । शा तः शा तः शा तः ॥
May All be Happy.
May All be Free from Illness.
May All See what is Auspicious, May no one Suffer.
Peace, Peace, Peace
The conception of this idea led to the incubation of Gargi College Centre for Wellbeing -
‘Ananda’. The Centre has been conceptualized to integrate positive and affirmative actions that will impact the overall wellbeing of the Gargi community and anyone who would want to grow with Gargi. We plan to adapt evidence-based practices from a multi-disciplinary perspective to enhance the wellbeing of the stakeholders and be mindful of how structural and systemic changes impact the welfare of all. We strongly feel holistic wellbeing is comprehensive, all-inclusive, and achievable through impactful day-to-day choices and interventions across domains, improving the overall quality of life.
Vision:
Our vision is to promote the holistic spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing of all stakeholders at Gargi through interactive, preventive, and promotional wellbeing measures and activities. The centre is a space for students, faculty, and staff to share their ideas and concerns, uncover their strengths, and build a community based on the ‘sharing and caring’ philosophy for a greater positive impact on individuals, diverse social groups, and society at large.
Plan of Activities:
Embracing a multicultural and diversity affirmative lens, we plan to organize a plethora of activities that will help in translating this philosophy into action. We hope to create a greater impact by sensitization and making mental health and wellbeing resources accessible to all.
Some of the planned activities for achieving holistic well-being are:
Meditation/Mindfulness (Rejuvenating body, mind, and soul through breathing and meditation practices).
Yoga Workshops (Finding collective meaning in the evidence-based interventions by practicing it).
Wellbeing Lecture Series (Helping in empowering with new knowledge & skills in different areas of wellbeing).
Skill Building Workshops (Organizing hands-on workshops by faculty/students and staff from in-house resources).
Conversation Circles (Breaking the ice and discussing what is important to you and me!).
Inspiring Life Narrative Series (Stories of resilience and empowerment that give us power and strength).
Heritage Walks (Revitalizing our energy by asserting our historical roots and identity).
Nature Walks (Rejuvenating ourselves by soaking in the therapeutic energy provided by mother nature).
Community Outreach Programs (Paying it forward and encouraging our community to volunteer and make the world a better place).
Growth Board and Social Media Awareness Campaigns (Daily reminders for better living on and Off Campus).
Sacred Space (A universal space to pray, ponder and evolve spiritually).
Certificate Courses (Floating diverse add-on courses by experts on various aspects of wellbeing).
Alumni engagement (Roping in our bright and promising alumni for resource exchange and skill building).
Interlinkages with organisations working in the field of wellbeing
Wellbeing Lab (Taking out time to translate the vision into measurable outcomes through research evidence).
Workshops and Empowerment programs under the Har Ghar Dhyan Initiative of the University of Delhi.
Enhance individual and collective wellbeing using a multicultural and multidisciplinary perspective.
Create a kinder community through sensitization and dialogue.
Channelize resources for training learners within and outside the community.
Create a positive impact and help in value building.
Major Goals:
Internship programme for Students of Gargi College
Mental Health Counselling
Stay Well, Stay Connected & Know More
Certificate Course on
Fostering Mental Health & Wellbeing Gargi College Media
We hope our collective endeavour helps us in creating a sense of self that is empowered, sensitive, resilient, and mindful of how to carve one’s path toward lifelong wellbeing across all domains!
Our Team:
Our team comprises a group of dedicated and enthusiastic members from various disciplines who are committed to exploring ideas floated by anyone from the community. The zeal to move forward is based on a firm conviction in having a positive and holistic environment that led the team to the conceptualization of this Centre.
Prof. Sangeeta Bhatia (Principal, Offg.) Dr. Geeta Sidharth (Convener) Prof. Shashi Chawla (Co-Convener)
Prof. Preeti Pant Dr. Sabeen H. Rizvi Dr. Madhu Yashpal Dr. Geeta Prakash
Dr. Payal Jain
Team Members
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