Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s IMERT Pune organised webinar for MBA II nd year students on 19 May 2020, during 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

To build up the morale of students by reducing the fear and opening doors of opportunity through positive thinking, the the me of webinar was“Building confidence in Times of Uncertainty”.

Prof. Aparna Shastri, Faculty of MM’s IMERT welcomed and introduced the speaker and trainer of the webinar Mr Jai Naidu, Mrs Anupama Naidu and Ms Tanuja Koshy.

Mr Jai Naidu, a trainer, Management Consultant and Psychologist, guided the students about the current situation of Covid-19 pandemic. What world has faced earlier during world war III, during earthquake and during Tsunami situations, how people recovered from it due to high morale. How lockdown has compelled individual to think differently and explore the potential within him/her. He discussed about the opportunities post Covid-19 and challenges to be faced for seeking the job.

Mrs Anupama Naidu Yoga trainer, guided students about the state of mind during happiness, anger and anxiety. Do an individual maintain health and hygiene of mind and keep mind healthy in all situations of life. She explained the importance of meditation to keep mind healthy. Yoga as therapy for healing of mind and body. Breathing can make the difference and relax your mind and energise your body and keep us fit.

Ms Tanuja Koshy Yoga Trainer and Art of Living Teacher demonstrated the exercise of yoga in practical form. Exercise to eyes and neck for relaxation due to excess use of electronic equipment’s like mobile, laptop, TV etc. during lockdown.She taught students Bhastrika a fast breathing technique to increase immunity of the body system and release harmful toxins from body. Kapalbhati another breathing technique to improve functioning of kidney and liver, enhance blood circulation and digestion. She made practice of meditation to students,to reduce stress and develop concentration. The chanting of Omkara, refresh mind with positive energy and increase calmness. Most of these exercises can be down sampling seating on chair and during free time from work.

The session was conducted online through zoom platform. Online registrations and provisioning of participation certificates were automated through Google Forms..73 students attended the webinar .Prof Aparna Shastri delivered vote of thanks to the guest speaker and management of Marathwada Mitra Mandal.