Yoga Workshop for M. Ed Students

As part of the M.Ed. curriculum, a five day Yoga Workshop was organized at NSS Training College, Ottapalam, from 7 September 2026 to 11 September 2026. The workshop was conducted in the Conference Hall under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Seema Menon K. P., who served as the resource person and instructor.

The main objective of the workshop was to create awareness among M.Ed. students about the importance of yoga for physical health, mental well-being, emotional balance, concentration, and a healthy lifestyle. As future teachers and educationists, M.Ed. students should be aware of the importance of holistic health and the contribution of yoga to the holistic development of both teachers and learners.

The programme included both theoretical and practical sessions. The sessions introduced participants to the basic concepts and principles of yoga, various yogic practices, asanas, breathing exercises, pranayama, relaxation techniques, and meditation. The instructor demonstrated the practices and guided the participants in performing them correctly and safely.

The practical sessions introduced participants to a range of basic yoga postures and exercises. Under the guidance of the instructor, the participants performed asanas such as Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Vajrasana, Sukhasana, Trikonasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Padmasana, and Shavasana, along with Yoga Nidra. The proper body posture, alignment, breathing techniques, and precautions to be taken while performing the asanas were also explained.

Pranayama and breathing practices were given special emphasis. Participants were introduced to techniques such as deep breathing and Bhramari Pranayama. The instructor explained how conscious breathing can promote relaxation, mental calmness, concentration, and stress management.

The workshop also helped the participants understand the importance of physical fitness, mental relaxation, concentration, emotional balance, and healthy living. It highlighted the educational value of yoga and its potential contribution to the holistic development of learners.

The workshop was a fruitful and enriching experience that promoted a positive attitude towards yoga among the M.Ed. students. It encouraged them to consider the meaningful incorporation of yoga into their personal lives and future educational practices.

College Union Election 2026-27

*Report on College Union Election 2026–27*

The College Union Election for the academic year 2026–27 was conducted on 15 October 2026 at 10:00 am in the Mini Seminar Hall of the college. Prof. ( Dr.) Seema Menon K P was the Election Returning Officer. Mr. Krishnaprasad & Dr. Sruthi S were the polling officers. The election provided an opportunity for the class representatives and association secretaries to exercise their voting rights and participate in the formation of the College Union.

The voting process was conducted in an organised manner, with the class representatives and association secretaries casting their votes to elect the union representatives. Following the completion of the election, an oath taking ceremony was held for the elected representatives, marking the formal beginning of their responsibilities.

The programme emphasised democratic values, student participation, and leadership among students. The election concluded successfully with the oath taking ceremony, marking an important step towards the effective functioning of the College Union for the academic year 2026–27.

The following students were elected to the respective posts:

1. Chairman: Anagha S. Raj – Physical Science, Second Year

2. Vice Chairman: Anusree M. P. – Mathematics, Second Year

3. Secretary: Riyakkath Ali P. K. – Social Science, Second Year

4. Joint Secretary: Niveditha K. V. – Malayalam, Second Year

5. University Union Councillor: Sarath Krishnan P. – Physical Science, First Year

6. Chief Student Editor: Aiswarya U. N. – English, First Year

7. Secretary, Fine Arts: Meera P. – English, Second Year

8. General Captain for Sports and Games: Saranya Das C. – Mathematics, First Year

Following the election, an oath-taking ceremony was conducted for the elected representatives. The programme marked the beginning of their responsibilities in leading and coordinating union activities for the academic year 2026–27.

World Mental Health Day

In observance of World Mental Health Day, NSS Training College, Ottapalam, organized an awareness session on mental health, led by Professor Seema Menon K. P. The session aimed to sensitize student teachers to the warning signs and risk factors associated with Mental disturbances and emphasize the importance of timely intervention. It also highlighted the vital role of teachers and educational institutions in fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, promoting mental well-being, and extending appropriate support to students experiencing psychological challenges. The programme reinforced the importance of empathy, awareness, and collective responsibility in building a mentally healthy society.

World Suicide Prevention Day

A class on suicide prevention and mental health awareness was conducted at NSS Training College, Ottapalam by Professor Seema Menon. K. P to make the student teachers aware of suicide, its warning signs, risk factors and importance of timely intervention. The session highlighted the importance of the role of teachers and educational institutions in promoting mental health and providing appropriate support to students facing psychological challenges.

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പൂർവവിദ്യാർത്ഥി സാരംഗ് കെ. ടി. (മലയാള വിഭാഗം) യുടെ കഥാസമാഹാരം "മടക്കം" കോളേജ് ലൈബ്രറിയിലേക്ക് സമർപ്പിച്ചു. 

Vimukthi Club of the College organized a Reel making competition to create awareness on evil effects of drug consumption. It was an optional wise competition and first prize was bagged by Mathematics & Social Science students and the English optional students got second prize. Congratulations to the winners!!