Unit 1
Unit 1: Foundations of Meditation (CO1)
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Meaning and purpose of meditation
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Demonstration and supervised training
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Overview of structure of IAM
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Guidance for safe and effective practice
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Importance of mental health
| Course Name | Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique |
| Course Code | 26CUL200 |
| Program | BSc. (Hons.) Agriculture |
| Semester | 3 |
| Credits | 1 |
| Campus | Coimbatore |
Unit 1: Foundations of Meditation (CO1)
Meaning and purpose of meditation
Demonstration and supervised training
Overview of structure of IAM
Guidance for safe and effective practice
Importance of mental health
Unit 2: Theoretical Foundations (CO2)
Structure and components of IAM: yogic stretches, regulated breathing, and guided meditation
Breath–mind connection
Integration of IAM practice into daily routine and academic life
Application of IAM for stress management, concentration, and holistic student development
Unit 3: IAM Practical Training (CO3)
Preparatory stretches
Pranayama components
Guided meditation sequence
Corrections and common challenges
Unit 4: Integration and Transformation (CO4)
Building daily discipline
Research evidence in higher education
Compassion and mindful communication
Course Description:
The course introduces students to the Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique (IAM 20), a structured practice that combines yogic stretches, regulated breathing (pranayama), and guided meditation. The course integrates both theoretical understanding and experiential practice to enhance emotional balance, stress resilience, concentration, and overall holistic development.
Aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-Being, the course promotes preventive mental health care, emotional well-being, and sustainable lifestyle practices among students. By fostering inner stability, self-awareness, and self-regulation, the programme supports academic excellence and contributes to the development of healthy individuals and communities.
The course is expected to improve student well-being, enhance academic focus and cognitive clarity, reduce stress-related indicators, and promote compassionate and emotionally supportive culture.
Course Objectives:
To promote overall health and well-being of students.
To train students in the structured practice of IAM 20.
To develop emotional regulation and stress management skills.
To encourage reflective awareness and compassionate living.
Course Outcomes:
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
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Course Outcomes |
Knowledge Level (Bloom’s Taxonomy) |
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CO1 |
Explain principles and components of IAM 20 |
Understand (L2) |
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CO2 |
Demonstrate and correct meditation practice independently |
Apply (L3) |
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CO3 |
Analyze personal stress patterns using meditation insights |
Analyse (L4) |
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CO4 |
Evaluate personal growth through daily practice |
Evaluate (L5) |
CO-PO Mapping: [affinity: 3 – high; 2- moderate; 1- slightly]
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CO’s |
Program Outcomes (PO’s) |
Program Specific Outcomes (PSF’s) |
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PO1 |
PO2 |
PO3 |
PO4 |
PO5 |
PO6 |
PO7 |
PO8 |
PO9 |
PO10 |
PO11 |
PSO1 |
PSO2 |
PSO3 |
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CO1 |
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– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
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2 |
– |
– |
1 |
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– |
– |
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CO2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
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CO3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
1 |
2 |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
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CO4 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
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Assessment |
Internal (60) |
External (40) |
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Attendance |
20 Marks |
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Class Participation |
20 Marks |
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Activity |
20 Marks |
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Practical Demonstration |
30 Marks |
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Viva |
10 Marks |
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