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Annual Report

Editor

Shalini Srivastava

Contributors

Dr Ravindranath BodheMr Sanjay SheteMrs Sayali VartakMrs Bhumi ChoksiMrs Malti Shanbag

Design

Nidhi Singhvi

It is a great pleasure to present the Annual report for

year 2017-18. The founder said “that he has brought up

this institution out of nothing and if it goes to nothing

I don’t mind, but Yog should not be diluted”. We are

totally committed to this advise. We are trying to

preserve the soul of Yoga as it is. Maybe in the digital

time we are trying to cope with progress, which is made

in field of Research. We are trying to project in short

every aspect of our activity in the report. Kaivalyadhama

is constantly progressing developing in the field of

Research, Training & Therapy. Additional space with new

construction are coming up. Demands are increasing.

We are trying our best to cope with it but still there

is much to be done. There is lot of scope for enriching

our knowledge and all departments. But after all we

always remain thankful for Government of India & State

Government of India for their kind support without which

we are not as we are.

Shri O.P. TiwariSecretary, Kaivalyadhama

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SADT Gupta Yogic Hospital & Health Care CentreNaturopathyAyurveda / Panchkarma

Philosophico-Literary Research DepartmentResearchCentral Library of Yoga

Scientific Research DepartmentBiochemistryPhysiologyPsychologyPhysical EducationYoga & Allied Sciences

AshramPublicationsUtpatti (Store)GurukulPrajnaSchool - Kaivalya Vidya NiketanSamanvayYoga Education FundGaushalaVaastu

Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural SynthesisRegular Courses - Certificate, PG Diploma and BATraining for Kendriya Visyalaya SangathanTraining for Navodaya Vidyalaya Sangathan

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CeNTRAL ADMiNiSTRATiVe DePARTMeNT

Meetings

Guest-Visits

Workshops across the World

1. USA

2. Brazil

2. France

3. Ireland

4. Netherlands

5. Sweden

6. Germany

7. Finland

8. China

9. Thailand

10. Japan

Conferences, Workshops & Events

Infrastructural Development

HR Initiatives

Finances

Important Achievements

Collaborations

GORDHANDAS SeKSARiA COLLeGe Of YOGA & CuLTuRAL SYNTHeSiS

Regular Courses

Promotion of Yoga in Schools

Special Yoga Training Programmes

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Plans for Next Year

PHiLOSOPHiCO-LiTeRARY ReSeARCH DePARTMeNT

Teaching

Publication

Research

Outreach

Continuing & New Projects for 2018-19

SCieNTifiC ReSeARCH DePARTMeNT

Service

Information

Training

Awareness

Research

S.A.D.T. GuPTA YOGiC HOSPiTAL & HeALTHCARe CeNTRe

Yoga Programmes

Gardens

Naturopathy

Ayurveda

Sadapurna

Accommodation

KAiVALYADHAMA, MuMBAi

KAiVALYADHAMA, JAiPuR

KAiVALYADHAMA, BHOPAL

KAiVALYADHAMA, DeLHi

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Central Administrative Department

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Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti

01 ReSeARCH

Philosophy Literary Research

Scientific Research Department

02 THeRAPY

Shri Amolakdevi Gupta Yogic Hospital 03

TRAiNiNGGordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis

04 ADMiN. & COORD.Central Administrative Department

Governance

Advisory Board

Governing Body

Executive Committee

Board of Life Members

Finance Committee

Advisory Board Members

Justice (Retd) Shri B.N. Srikrishna(Chairman)Former Judge - Supreme Court of India

Dr D.R.KaarthikeyanAdvisor, Law Human Rights - Corporate Affairs

Dr Praful DesaiMS, FRCSE, FACS, Oncologist, Padmabhushan Awardee

Dr Rajan WelukarProvost, Somaiya Vidyavihar, Former Vice Chancellor, Mumbai University

Shri B.C. KhatuaFormer Secretary, Govt of India

Shri M. Narsimhappa, iRS (Retd)Former Chief Income Tax Commissioner

Shri P.H. Parekh – Padmashree awardeeSenior Counsel Supreme Court, Padamshree Awardee

Shri Prasad MenonIndependent Non-Executive Director, Axis Bank Limited, Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director, SKF India Limited.

Shri Ajit Sharan,Former Secretary, AYUSH, Govt of India

Governing Body Members

Swami Maheshananda(Chairman)

Shri T.S. RautelaDeputy Secretary, Govt of India’s Nominee

Shri Anil KakriaDirector, Finance Division, Govt. of India’s Nominee

Shri R.K. NayakCAO/IFA NCERT, Nominee

Dr Dhanraj ManeDirector, Govt of Maharashtra

Shri K.P. Talwar

Justice (Retd.) Shri D.R. Dhanuka

Managing Trustee of Satyanarayan Mandir, Malsar

Smt. B.P. Khetan

Shri Rakesh Kumar Seksaria

Shri Rajkumar K. Seksaria

Shri Dinesh Panjwani

Justice (Retd) Dr S.Radhakrishan

Advocate Nivit Srivastava

Dr S.K. Ganguly

Dr B.R. Sharma

Smt. P.L. Mandke(Associate Member)

Shri Subodh Tiwari

Shri R.S. Bhogal

Shri O.P. Tiwari(Secretary)

finance Committee Members

Swami Maheshananda(Chairman)

Shri T.S. RautelaDeputy Secretary, Govt of India’s Nominee

Shri Anil KakriaDirector (IFD), Govt of India’s Nominee

Shri R.K. NayakCAO/IFA NCERT

Dr Dhanraj ManeDirector of Education (Higher)

Shri Subodh Tiwari(CEO)

Shri O.P. Tiwari(Secretary)

Key Associates

Legal Consultants

Advocate Shri Jayant ShaligramPune

Advocate Smt. Meena Doshi

Mumbai

Parekh & Co.

New Delhi

Auditors

M/s Dinubhai & Co.Chartered Accountants, Mumbai - Statutory Auditors

Mr Paresh BhattIndore, Internal Auditors

Architects

Gayatri Architects

Lonavla

Computer System Manager

M/s indigenous Systems

Software And Website Advisor

Mr Tuhin Chowdhury

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Ministry of education, Govt of india, New Delhi

The Institute is recognised as ‘An All India Institute of Higher Education’ vide letter No7630/62-U.4 dt. 12th November 1962.

Ministry of finance, Govt of india, New Delhi

To receive donation under section 35 (1) 9 (ii) from 1979. Govt of India’s Letter No (F.No.203/11/2009/ITA-11) Notification NO.41/2009 dated 30th April 2009.

Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of india, New Delhi

Permanent Registered under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. (1976) Regd. No. 083930295 dt. 9th May 2016. (Period 1st November 2016 to 31st October 2021) To receive donation for promotion of Research Training & Treatment in Yoga.

Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt of india, New Delhi

Recognition under the Scheme on Scientific and Industrial Research Organizations (SIRO’s). Letter No. F.No.14/79/88-TU-V dated 23rd March 2016. Recognition is up to 31st March 2019.

finance Division, Govt of Maharashtra, Mumbai

14 days On-duty leave once in three years and 6 times in service tenure permitted to Government of Maharashtra’s Employees for attending 10 days Yoga Training Programme. Vide letter dt. 3rd February 2004.

Ministry of HRD, Department Secondary & Higher education, Govt of india, New Delhi

Nodal Agency/Resource Center under ‘Introduction of Yoga Education in Schools’. Vide letter dt. 5th April 2004

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Govt of india, Department Secondary & Higher education, New Delhi

Recognised as ‘Kaivalyadhama as Yoga Consultant for Navodaya Vidyalayas. Vide letter dt. 6th September 2005

university of Pune, Pune

Approved Centre for Post Graduate Research - 14th September 2007

Office of the Commissioner of income Tax (exemptions), Pune

Exemption under Section 80G (5) (vi) of the Income Tax Act 1961; No.PN/CIT(Exempt))/Tech/80G/162/2016-17/6147 dt. 12th January 2017.

institutional Recognitions

The Team

Mr Subodh TiwariChief Executive Officer

Mr Kiran LandgeL.D.C. (Supervisor)

Mrs Pushpa MandkeConsultant - Administration

Mr Ravindra Dauneria Supervisor

Mr Rodney Raymond Supervisor

Ms Ashwini MudalgikarOffice Superintendent

Brig. Suhas DharmadhikarConsultant - Operations

Mr Santosh PawarElectrician (Supervisor)

Mr Sharad SinhaAdministrative Officer

Mr Praveen VeerAccounts Assistant

Ms Shraddha Kulkarni Storekeeper

Mr Ashok SharmaU.D.C. (Supervisor)

Mr Bandu KuteAssistant Librarian

Ms Sanghamitra KulkarniMess Supervisor

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Multi skilled – 24Garden - 1Security - 8

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Meetings

infrastructure & Maintenance

Legal

Administration & Coordination

Human Resource Development

finance

Statutory

Public Relations / Laison with Agencies

executive Committee12.Jan.2018, 26.Mar.201830 Circular Resolutions

finance Committee07.Apr.2017, 13.Jul.2017

Board of Advisors04.Jun.2017

Board of Life Members18.Sep.2017

General Body26.Mar.2018

Governing Body15.Jul.2017, 25.Oct.2017

01finance Committee MeetingThe finance committee of Kaivalyadhama Samiti met in the month of April 2017. Mr Anil Kakaria, Deputy Secretary Ministry of HRD, Shri Nayak, CAO NCERT, Shri Bisht Senior Accounts Officer from NCERT participated in the meeting together with the internal members. Important decisions relating to the financial planning and budgets were suggested in this meeting.

02 Technical committee meeting of QCi The TC met around three times from April to June 2017 for a continued effort to enhance the quality of the Level 1 and Level 2 scheme developed by the QCI and also further give thought to develop higher levels. The meetings also deliberated upon special workshops to enhance the skills of the examiners of certification examinations. Dr B.R. Sharma and Shri Subodh Tiwari attended the meetings.

03 Meeting of sub committee to strengthen the yoga component in BNYS courseThe academic committee under the Ministry of AYUSH suggested that a sub committee be made to revise the syllabus of BNYS and enhance the component of Yoga. A meeting in these regard was held at SVYASA Banglore where Dr Sharad Bhalekar represented the Samiti.

04formation of the committee to formulate norms for Accreditation of Yoga institutes by Ministry of AYuSHMinistry of AYUSH has formed a Yoga Accreditation Committee to frame the guidelines for the Accreditation of Yoga institutes/ Yoga centres in different categories. Accreditation of Yoga organisations is necessary to ensure quality control and mechanism to ensure the credibility, authenticity effective practice, expand professional opportunities and legitimise Yoga Institutes/Centres in the eyes of potential Sadhaks/Learners, potential students, and governmental entities. The committee is constituted of members from leading Yoga institutes and chaired by Shri Subodh Tiwari representing Kaivalyadhama.

05Meeting Of Kaivalyadhama Rajkot (Surashtra Mandal Trust)A meeting of the Saurashtra Mandal Trust, Kaivalyadhama was held to discuss various issues such as restarting of the activities under the trust for Yoga and Ayurveda. Swami Maheshananda and Shri O.P. Tiwari, Trustees attended this meeting.

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT // Meetings

06 Meeting of the Committee for Promotion of AYuSH as Wellness and Medical Tourism, Ministry Of Tourism, Government Of india The Ministry of Tourism in order to deliberate on the issue of enhancing wellness tourism in the country and also to make it easy for the international tourists to come and practice health care in India, held two meetings in Delhi. A preliminary evaluation sheet was drafted to gauge the level of various institutes / centres of Yoga. It is proposed that once this list is finalized, it can be certified by the MEA for granting visa to the tourists.

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06Advisory Board Meeting The meeting of the advisory board was held on the 4th of June 2017. Important policy matters were discussed. Samiti asked for guidance from the board. Justice B.N. Srikrishna Chaired the meeting and Dr D.R. Karthikeyan, Dr Rajan Welukar, Shri B.C. Khatua were present in the meeting.

07Meeting of the Research Advisory Committee of Scientific Research DepartmentThe Research Advisory Board of the Scientific Research Department met on the 23rd August 2017. The board was chaired by Dr Shirley Telles and Dr Ananda Balayogi as its external expert. The board went through various projects which have been going on in the department, reviewed them and suggested ways forward. The RAC serves as a committee of experts who guide the research department.

09Meeting of the Governing BodyThe meeting of the Governing Body and Finance Committee was held in the month of August 2017. The meeting was chaired by Swami Maheshananda and attended by various members including our special invitee Shri Sanjay Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of HRD, Department of School Education. One of the most important decisions taken in this meeting was starting of the un-aided section of the G.S. College. This will conduct the graduate and postgraduate courses in Yoga. The members were briefed about the activities of the institute and future plans for short term.

08Meeting of the Board Of Life

Members The Board of Life Members of Kaivalyadhama Samiti met and reviewed the working of the

Samiti and identified steps to be taken to strengthen various spheres of work.


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of Studies The 5th Meeting of Board of Studies

of the Institutional Academia was held in Scientific Research

Department at 10:30 AM on July 10, 2017. The Principal, Dr B.R. Sharma,

welcomed all the members and presented the action taken report of

previous meetings. Other items were also discussed. All the members

including chairman of every subject proposed course-wise and subject-

wise changes and after a detailed discussion, the recommendations/

amendments were accepted by all members with a view to incorporate QCI and UGC syllabus in our regular

Courses. The Principal briefed about the Certificate Course for

Assistant Yoga Therapist which was appreciated by all the members.

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12Meeting at the Ministry Of HRD & Meeting with Dr Satyapal Singh, Minister of State, HRDAn important meeting was held by the Joint Secretary Shri Sanjay Kumar to discuss way forward for the institute and regarding issues of Kaivalyadhama and how we could take message of Yoga to a larger sphere in educational field. The meeting was attended by Smt. Darshana M. Dabral JS/FA, Prof. Smt. Saroj Yadav Dean Academics, NCERT, Shri T.S. Rautela , Deputy Secretary, Asst Prof. Shri Harish Meena, Coordinator Shri Vijay. It was a very synergistic meeting led by the Joint Secretary. Post this meeting, Shri Subodh Tiwari also met Dr Satya Pal Singh, MoS Higher Education, Ministry of HRD to discuss promotion of Yoga in Higher Education.

13 Meeting of the selection committee for yoga coordinator at Central university of KerelaThe University Grants Commission has been actively promoting Yoga education. In such an effort it has identified six central universities wherein Yoga departments will be started. The Kerela Central University initiated this by calling interviews for appointing a coordinator for the CUK. Sh. Subodh Tiwari was part of the interview panel, which saw a lot of qualified and enthusiastic candidates


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14 Meeting of the Accreditation Committee, Ministry of AYuSH A meeting chaired by Shri Subodh Tiwari was held in the Ministry of AYUSH on 19th December to discuss the criterion and make a framework for accreditation of Yoga Ashrams, Institutes, Universities and Centres. The committee has the mandate to lay out broad norms, which would help the Ministry certify that these bodies meet with certain qualitative and quantitative requirements. The committee is very well aware as to the very different nature of Yoga and the parameters are being worked out keeping this in Mind.

15 Meeting of the National Board on Promotion of Yoga and Naturopathy, Ministry of AYuSHThe meeting of the National Board for promotion of Yoga and Naturopathy was held by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India on 20th December. This board is the apex board trying to streamline policies on these systems to give more clarity and a boost to the qualitative growth. A very positive step has been proposal by the Ministry to NITI Ayog for formation of the Yoga and Naturopathy Board. This would pave way to systematise many aspects of training and therapy. The meeting was Chaired by Shri Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Minister for AYUSH. Shri Subodh Tiwari represented Kaivalyadhama.

16 Meeting of the inter-ministerial committee for celebration of iDY 2018The inter-ministerial committee formed by Ministry of AYUSH met in Delhi on the 5th of Feb 2018. Sh. Subodh Tiwari has been nominated as member on behalf of the institute. It discussed the plans for the upcoming IDY. Ideas such as requesting municipalities to declare Yoga park have been mooted.

17 Meeting of the newly formed executive Council of the indian Yoga AssociationThe newly formed EC met at New Delhi PHD Chambers on the 5th Feb. Important decisions to take the quantum leap were discussed. A MOU with PHD chambers was mooted. Benefits to be offered to general and professional members were also discussed.

Guest-visits

Visit of Chief Commissioner of Right to Service

Visit of Prof. V. Shinde, Vice Chancellor of Deccan College Deemed University, Pune

Visit of Dr Satbir Khalsa

Visit of Shri Avatar Gill

Visit of Shri Sanjay Kumar

Visit of eSiC Team

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Visit of College of Defence Management

College of Defense Management (CDM) Officers visited the campus on 22nd August 2017 to understand

the essence of Kaivalyadhama. This was exceptional because we

had the visit of foreign defense officers to all the departments of

Kaivalyadhama.Kaivalyadhama has strong relationship with CDM and

conducts programmes at regular intervals. CDM is a premier

tri-Service institution imparting management training to officers

of the Defense Services. It is entrusted with the responsibility

of instilling contemporary management thoughts,

concepts and practices in the senior leadership of the three

Services. CDM took a first-hand educational tour to understand

and integrate yoga to life.

Visit by AYuSH team of Kerela

Dr Anitha Jacob, Director ISM, Dr Usha Kumari Director DAME, Dr Jayakumaran Nair, IRIA, Prof., Dept. of Biotechnology, Kerala University, and Dr Narayanana formed the panel of Expert Members. The government of Kerala has decided to establish an International Ayurveda Research Institute (IRIA) in Kerala. This Expert Committee has been given the task to prepare the concept and also to examine all the relevant aspects leading to establishing the Institute. The panels were impressed with tranquillity and smooth functioning of the various activities and departments in synchronization.

Visit of Dr H.R. Nagendra, Chancellor, S-VYASA

Dr H.R. Nagendra visited Kaivalyadhama Lonavla on the 9th of Feb 2018. He visited various departments and met with Shri O.P. Tiwari ji and Swami Maheshananda and paid his respects at the Samadhi of Swami Kuvalyanandaji and Swami Digambar ji.

Visit of Dr Shirley Telles

Visit of Shri Navdeep Rinwa, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GOI

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USA BrazilFranceIrelandNetherlandsGermanySwedenFinlandChinaThailandJapan

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Conference on "Yoga and Physiotherapy Congress", Chicago, uSAMr D.D. Kulkarni attended the "Yoga and Physiotherapy Congress" from 16th to 17th October. He presented a talk on "Role of yogic science in physiotherapy”. This was organised by Pulsus group, London.

Yoga seminar at SSVT, Maryland uSA

Dr Vartika Dubey was invited to a Yoga seminar at SSVT in Maryland USA. During the practice session of

the one-day Seminar she introduced the Kaivalyadhama approach to Pranayama to the participants.

There was a lot of interest among the participants in learning more

about the tradition and science of pranayama

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Volunteer yoga classes with the Military Police in São

Paulo. The last class was with Swami Anubhavananda.

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Kaivalyadhama, france

Kaivalyadhama, france

Yogalite Lille, france with Neda Lazarevic

Yoga Rasa Nantes, france, with Nicole Archambault

first batch of yoga YiC in Kaivalyadhama tradition,

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NeTHeRLANDSiReLAND

A day workshop on Pranayama in Kaivalyadhama lineage at Delight Yoga, Amsterdam

3-day workshop on practice of traditional asana and pranyama, Dublin


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Workshop in Sweden with Atmajyoti

Traditional pranayama, asana, vedic chanting, meditation and philosophy, at uppsala, Sweden

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Pranayama Workshop at Hamburg, Germany


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Traditional pranayama, meditation in Kaivalyadhama lineage and Ayurveda, Helsinki

Yogi Yoga, Beijing

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CHiNA

HOPe Conference, ChinaYogi Yoga was proud to organise the third annual China Yoga College in Beijing. This year's conference focused on holistic beauty through the lens of the yogic sciences. With approximately 600 participants in attendance, various topics from a yogic diet to weight management were discussed. Shri O.P. Tiwari ji and Shri Bhogal ji of Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, hosted sessions on pranayama and meditation.


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Yoga immersion WorkshopKaivalyadhama is growing and spreading. After the exciting

new establishment of Kaivalyadhama China this year, the branch held its first official ten-day yoga immersion

workshop, in the city of Kunming; the workshop was led by pranayama guru Shri O.P. Tiwari and Shri Sudhir Tiwari, with the help of many dedicated Kaivalyadhama students.

Students from all backgrounds and over seven regions within China attended this ten day intensive retreat, during

which they were exposed to the intricate inner workings of yoga as a science and philosophy. From daily pranayama

and asana sessions to classes on chanting and philosophy, students walked away with not only a holistic understanding

of yoga but also its deep experiential aspects.

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Workshop in Chengdu, China


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Workshop on Traditional Asana, Pranayama, Chanting and Meditation in Kaivalyadhama Lineage, Chengdu, China

Meditation Workshops, ChinaShri R.S. Bhogal conducted seven-day Meditation Programmes each in Beijing, Shanghai & Guangzhou (Oct 23 - Nov 16, 2017). He also conducted a two-day weekend workshop in Shanghai (Oct 21-22, 2017). A total of 200+ participants, both males and females, underwent nuances of theoretical, traditional and experiential aspects of Yoga Meditation and also practiced meditative techniques as per Kaivalyadhama tradition. Participants were appreciative about the programmes.

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Teachers’ Training Course, Beijing, ChinaKaivalyadhama China had the third phase of Pranayama, Ayurveda and Meditation by Shri Sudhir ji in Beijing China. We had 40 student participants. The lectures included history of Indian philosophy, history of Patanjali, introduction to Kriyas, important Yoga texts.

Workshop on Yoga Sanskritam, Choayang District, BeijingA Workshop on Yoga Sanskritam was conducted by Dr Raghavendra Bhat, Research Officer, PLRD Kaivalyadhama, from 25th to 30th March. Lectures on Sanskrit and Mantra Chanting were held in these days continuously. Sanskrit Alphabets, Diacritical marks, reading of Patanjala Yoga Sutra Verses and Mantra Chanting in Traditional way were completed in these classes. Students were really happy; Sanskrit and Mantra teaching came alive which was highly appreciated.

india-China Yoga festival, Chengdu

india-China Yoga festival, Kunming

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Pranayama Workshop at Samahita Retreat, Thailand Shri O.P. Tiwari ji first ventured to Thailand to teach in 2002 with his student Paul, at Samahita Retreat, and has followed this up annually. Students eagerly arrive from all over the world. It is a combination of practice, wisdom sharing and fun. Students engage in practices from 6:30 AM till 11 AM that cover mantra and pranava japa, silent meditation sitting practice, pranayama practice inclusive of kriyas, and then do asana practice as led by Paul. The afternoon is a session on the text as well as the questions arising in practice from students. This is followed by more pranayama practice. The aim is for students to understand the nature of yoga and internalise practice to a greater degree.

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JAPAN

Pranayama And Meditation - The Classical Method, Japan

Kaivalyadhama’s Yoga certificate course started in Japan on 22 March. The course is divided in three stages. The

course will conclude in November 2017

Workshop in Awaji island,

Japan

Traditional Yoga in Kaivalyadhama Lineage, Kumamoto, Kyoto and Tokyo


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CCY course by Japan affiliate The CCY course was conducted by Ms Mika Nishimori in

Hus lab in Japan under guidance and inspiration from Kaivalyadhama Lonavla. The entire Syllabus followed

was from Kaivalyadhama Lonavla. The course had the daily schedule which included learning’s, practical, Asana,

Pranayama, Kriyas. All the students passed the examination with good grade and appreciated the methodology,

teaching and rich tradition of the institute.

introduction of Kaivalyadhama to Counsel General of india to JapanMiss Mika Nishimamoru, Mr Ouasa And Shri Sudhir Tiwari, introducing Kaivalyadhama to Mr T. Armstrong Changsan, the Counsel General of India to Japan, in Osaka on 2nd November.

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01Workshop for Civil Surgeons of Government Of MaharashtraThe department of Public Health through the National AYUSH Mission organised two orientation programmes for senior officials / physicians / surgeons of the Public Hospitals across the state of Maharashtra. A team with Dr Satish Phatak, Dr Sharad Bhalekar, Prof. R.K. Bodhe and Shri Banwarilal took the participants through the practice and understanding of Yoga, its application as therapy and the fundamental philosophy.

PARTICIPATION IN

Conferences, Workshops & events

Workshop on indian

Philosophy and Psychology

A workshop led by Dr N. Ganesh Rao was

held to garner deeper understanding on Indian

Philosophy and Psychology in perspective of Patanjal

Yoga Sutras and Samkhya. There was a select group

of 15 participants who enjoyed their journey for a week. The Participants

were inspired and fascinated with developing

such a deep and clear understanding for the first

time.

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03Teachers’ Training Course in PranayamaIn order to cater to the need to organise and standardise a teacher’s training module in Pranayama, an exclusive three years Teacher’s Training course in Pranayama was launched recently. The course is led by Shri Sudhir Tiwari, Director, Kaivalyadhama International.

The second step of the TTC was held from 30th April to 7th May 2017. The students went on to experience the broader understanding of Pranayama, its philosophy and research.

The last step of Year 1 of the course of 10 days was in August which also had formal evaluations on practice of kriyas, asanas, pranayama along with five paper and pencil tests on the theory subjects.

The year 2 of the course started on 26th November with the group refreshed and eager to take on the new phase. Our special guest faculty for this course, Dr Shirley Telles enlightened the group with some practical sessions on practices with chanting and other research findings in this field.

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The group of participants from across the world came together again for the second step of second year. Sudhir ji led the group through progression of pranayama practices with retention along with preparatory practices, new kriyas and rendition of mantras and patanjali sutras. There were lectures on ayurveda, patanjali yoga sutras and teaching methodologies by our esteemed faculty. Dr Shirley Telles also showed scientifically using Biopac apparatus the effects of various pranayama on parameters like Heart Rate, Heart Rate variability, breathing rates etc. to show how one or the other pranayama can be used in various medical conditions. Dr Ganesh Rao enthralled the group with his lectures on Yamas and Niyamas of Patanjali Yoga Sutra.

04National Health editors’

Conference, at the National Media Centre,

New DelhiShri R.S. Bhogal delivered a talk on

Yoga & Mental Health, at the National Health Editors’ Conference, at the

National Media Centre, New Delhi, as a part of celebrations of the International

Day of Yoga. He spoke on Yogic Model of Stress Management, before

highlighting certain down-to-earth methods in yoga to transcend stress

for a better meaningfulness in one’s life & living. Shri Bhogal was interviewed

by All India Radio, Doordarshan and Press Information Bureau.

05Meeting of inquisitive Minds (MiM ReTReAT)Kaivalyadhama encourages efforts towards knowledge sharing and energy building. It hosted a two days meeting of stalwarts in field of health and education. This meeting was coordinated by Dr Bhusan Patwardhan and was attended by around 15 scholars and students.

06Seminar for Delegates

of Pune university Delegates from Pune University’s Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences had a 2-day seminar to

discuss the future of collaborative research in the field of Yoga and

Ayurveda.

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08intensives for the Online YiC Course These courses are popular and take place at various times in a year. Daily sessions are initiated by Chanting and end with Self-Contemplation. In between there are practical and theory sessions and additional time given for Swadhyaya. Every day in the evening there is fire ceremony at Swamiji Kuti. The participants also need to do “on-site’’ project which they present at the end.

Three such courses were conducted in the 1st quarter of 2018. The first

course comprised of 3 Indian and 2 international students; second

comprised of 15 Japanese students; and third comprised of 6 Indian and 6

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09Anushthan by Shri O.P. TiwariIn the yogic tradition Anushthan is the process of remaining in a particular condition. This year, Kaivalyadhama offered a selective spiritual training course, for those practitioners looking to advance in the field of pranayama. This was led by Shri O.P. Tiwari, one of the world’s leading authorities in pranayama and disciple of Swami Kuvalayanandaji. The course welcomed twenty five long time practitioners of pranayama from 18 different countries. This year's Anusthana focused on rigorous recitation of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras as well as three daily sessions of intense pranayama abhyasa. Daily sessions were initiated by an auspicious fire ceremony (Havan), presided over by Tiwari ji.

10Conference on Yoga and

Holistic Health at Goa Shri Subodh Tiwari participated in a Yoga conference in Goa hosted

by Primeslots on the 11th and 12th of August 2017. He was invited to

speak on the ‘Essence of Pranayama’. The two days conference was held

in Miramar throwing light on the importance of Yoga and other forms

of complementary medicine. Shri Sashi Sardesai was the mind behind

organizing this conference, to promote Yoga in Goa.

11inauguration of yoga centre “SPANDYOGA” Institute feels a sense of pride when their students go ahead and progress. Mrs Deepti Kale and Mr Gangadhar started a Yoga Centre ‘Spandyoga’ in Pune. The centre was inaugurated by Shri Subodh Tiwari and Shri R.S. Bhogal. We wish the centre success, progress and blessings to take the message of Swami ji further.

12Beginners course in Pranayama

A beginners course in Pranayama was conducted by Shri Tiwari ji. The students were introduced to the

fundamental concepts of Pranayama and techniques. They were introduced to all 8 varieties of Pranayama.

As a beginner, they were taught the right techniques of Anuloma-Viloma, Ujjayi, Sheetali, Sheetakari, Bramhari

and Bhastrika. This lays foundation for these students to go higher in their practices.

13intermediate course in Pranayama The Intermediate course, conducted from 5th to 19th November 2017 by Shri O.P. Tiwari ji, was attended by participants from all over the world. The practices were advanced in nature. Entire day schedule consisted of Kriya, Pranayama sessions, Lectures, Nature cure / Ayurveda sessions. Question and Answer with Shri O. P. Tiwari was also a part of the schedule. The participants enjoyed the serene environment of Kaivalyadhama campus.


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14Workshop on Patanjali Yoga Sutras Demystified This workshop was organised by Kaivalyadhama from 18th to 23rd December 2017. It was led by Dr Ganesh Rao, eminent Teacher and Practitioner of Yoga. He has conducted more than 17,000 sessions of Yoga till date, covering both the theory and practice of all aspects of Yoga catering towards health and healing. The weeklong workshop explored and discussed the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali giving guidelines for living a meaningful and purposeful life. This workshop was attended by a total 50 participants. They were elated by the tranquil ambience of the campus and gave a very positive feedback about the workshop.

The Patanjali Yoga Sutras workshop has been an incredible experience to say

the least. I thought I knew a little bit about yoga philosophy, but have been humbled to find out how much

I have still to learn. Dr Rao’s incredible depth of knowledge about not only the sutras, but yoga and vedic philosophy

in general is remarkable. I have read the sutras and various commentaries on it over the past few years, but have never had it

explained so concisely and clearly and in such a way as to be able to apply the sutra learning’s into not only my yoga practice, but also

everyday life. Beyond that, I found Dr Rao inspirational to listen to and his messages were very close to my heart. Needless to say, as a yoga teacher and yoga student, I walk away inspired to

become a better teacher, deepen my practice and a better human being. I want to Thank Kaivalyadhama and Dr Rao

for a wonderful and fulfilling experience.

- Greg (Participant)

15 international Conference on ‘Yoga for Wellness’, New Delhi

Ministry of AYUSH organised the 3rd International Conference on Yoga con-ference on 10-11 October 2017. Vice-President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, during his inaugural address, said that the ancient science of Yoga is India’s invaluable gift to the mod-ern world. There were seven technical sessions and a panel discussion on dif-ferent aspects of Yoga and Wellness including recent research trends, inte-grated medicine, non-communicable diseases, mental health, women health, cancer, pain management and pol-icy making. More than 25 national and international experts were speakers and 11 highly reckoned resource per-sons of Yoga and Medical field were chairpersons and co-chairpersons of the technical sessions. Delegates from 44 overseas countries participated in the conference.

The purpose of the conference was to provides a common platform for the AYUSH and allopath practitioners, researchers, academicians, policy makers and students and enable them to capture and understand various dimensions of the yoga for wellness.

The technical session on “Yoga and Pain Management” was chaired by Shri Subodh Tiwari. Dr Manoj Naik spoke on how yoga can help man-age pain. Dr John Ebenezer, renowned orthopaedic surgeon from Bengaluru spoke on “Is Yoga the best approach for Modern Orthopaedic Problems?” Prof. (Dr) Shailendra Kumar, Head, Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery, King George Medical University, Lucknow, spoke on “Yoga Therapy: A Great hope for Cancer patients”. While Dr Vinay Verma, acupuncturist, presented how

management by acupuncture supple-mented with yoga.

Speaking at the valedictory session, Shri Nitin Gadkari said that yoga has a huge potential for generating employ-ment opportunities. He said that to capture these opportunities we have to give professional training to practi-tioners of yoga.

Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey said that both modern medicine and yoga understand the need for total health and even the World Health Organization has recently added a new dimension to the modern under-standing of health by including spiri-tual health in its definition of the state of health.


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16international Conference on Public Mental Health and Neurosciences at P.D. Doshi College for Girls This renowned college, gauged as one of the best colleges for girls under SNDT University, held a conference on Yoga to lay out the role of Yoga for the young students and their mental health. Around 500 students participated in this conference. Smt. Beejal Doshi, a former student of Kaivalyadhama and trustee of the school was instrumental in this endeavour. Many national speakers addressed the students and interacted with them. Shri Subodh Tiwari was invited as Chief Guest for inaugural of this Conference.

17international Conference on Yoga at Jammu Central university A conference on Yoga and Naturopathy was held from 19th to 21st Dec 2017 at the Jammu Central University. Shri Subodh Tiwari was the Chief Guest for the Valedictory function and also chaired a session. Resource persons from various parts of India were invited and there was encouraging participation from the University. The conference was inaugurated by the Health Minister of J&K and Presided by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor.

18 Yoga session for NfB-visually challenged students at KaivalyadhamaOn 9th September 2017, for the first time we had the visually challenged blind visit Kaivalyadhama for yoga. We were privileged to have around 40 NFB blind students with around 10 care givers, escorts and volunteers, who came for an educational tour to Kaivalyadhama. It was an opportunity to give them a short orientation and a taste of what yoga stands for, mixed with experiential learning meditation, chanting Asanas and more. NFB Maharashtra is one of the social organisations working for the welfare of the blind in the state. It has been working in the spheres of education, Training, employment and over all rehabilitation of the blind. They enjoyed their experiences and already looking forward to a longer programme of enhancing and learning.

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19 Programme on health, management and yoga for ONGCTwenty-five participants from across ONGC –Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited avidly and zealously participated in the corporate yoga programme conducted by Kaivalyadhama at Lonavala from 2nd to 4th November. The main theme of the programme was Health Management and Yoga. The programme was highly appreciated and enjoyed because of it practical and useful nature for life.

21 Pranyama Course for students of Ms Vivian Lu from ChinaVivian is one of our sincere teachers in China, and had arranged a group teaching on Pranyama, to be taught by Shri O.P. Tiwari. A total number of 32 participants joined the course in January. The schedule included both theoretical and practical classes. One and a half hour in the morning and evening were devoted to practice. The highlight was the question and answer session with Shri O.P. Tiwari. The group was a mixed group of beginners and advanced practice. Consequently, pranayama practice was given to beginners without retention, and the others were allowed to retain their breath, since they were practicing pranayama regularly.

22 Chronic Cures RetreatSeven participants with a variety of problems - anxiety and depression, fibromyalgia, hives break outs and bio-polar disorder. Some people applied themselves to the programme with honesty and endurance and those achieved excellent results.

One lady told us at the closing that she had unexplained hives since she was small. The doctors couldn’t establish the cause of her condition nor could they find an antidote. When she came 3 weeks ago she took strong antihistamine tablets 6 times a day to prevent hives. As the retreat progressed she started to cut her histamine intake and in last 3 days of the retreat she could stop completely.

Another person talked about her crippling fibromyalgia. The doctors couldn’t find the reason for her condition, nor could they help her in any way - only by prescribing the painkillers. She worked very hard during the retreat and she was able to connect the occurring pains with a very specific negative emotion she harbored deep in her heart. As a result in 3 weeks she felt a dramatic improvement in her energy levels, in decreased level of pain. She found hope and faith that she will be able to continue with tools she learned at home and improve her condition even more.

These are just 2 cases, among 7, where yoga helped in chronic health challenges where conventional medicine was helpless.”

20 Visit of Yoga

Therapists from LMu, uSA

Yoga therapists from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles

visit Kaivalyadhama to experience it’s rich tradition and heritage from 17th to

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23 Beyond Cancer Retreat

Beyond Cancer retreat was conducted in the cool and pleasant month of February.

We had 3 French ladies, an English and Italian and 2 Indian ladies. Specifically,

6 breast cancers, an ovarian and colon cancer. There was a vast age difference

among the participants - the oldest was 72 and youngest was 44. Yoga is

unlimited in creating miracles for people. Despite (or maybe because) quite difficult circumstances participants showed great improvements not only in test scores but

more importantly in the way they felt. First - Selma stage 4 cancer, came to retreat

so weak and fatigued that she had to use the wheelchair to move around. However,

in her second week the improvement was so significant that she used the wheelchair to carry her bag around.

24 Yoga Meditation WorkshopIn February 29 participants from different cities and states of India, as well as, from Canada, Spain, Italy, Holland and China went through meditative experiences with traditional meditation techniques culled-out from Shrimat Bhagwat, Shiva Samhita and Vijnana Bhairava Tantra. Basic principles behind these techniques have been drawn from Viveka Chudamani and Patanjala Yoga Sutra and Bhagwat Gita. Participants appreciated a systematic approach to meditative experiences through Pranayama, Mudra, and Dharana based practices that gradually lead one to meditative states. Shri R.S. Bhogal conducted this very popular workshop. Previously he conducted the same for a group of 45 participants in November in Lonavala.

26 Workshop for Teaching Yoga to ChildrenWorkshop for teaching Yoga to children was conducted by our students Tim & Monika Walraven for primary teachers of Lonavla and Khandala English Medium Schools.

I found much more in the retreat than what I expected. I always connected India

with Ayurveda. I knew yoga to be only asanas and I could never understand the value of it. But what blew my

mind was the yoga therapy - learning and experiencing how asanas, pranayama and meditation affect different layers of our

multi-level existence - the body, the mind and the soul. I understood that now I have a very powerful tool to ensure that I can improve my

life for better and sustain my energy. Yoga nidra was for me revelation. I knew I had something heavy deep inside of my heart but I didn’t know what it was and how to find it. Yoga Nidra and Forgiveness meditation helped me not only to uncover my deep-seated issues but also resolve

them completely. I wouldn’t be able to do it without this program. The retreat is a game changer and I encourage everyone to take either Beyond Cancer or Chronic Cures. It will change your life!.

- Ms Colette expressing most of the participants’ sentiments

25 Yoga instructor Course for students of Yoga Lite, franceThe first batch of Yoga Instructors Course in Kdham tradition, organised by YogaLite - Centre de Yoga de Lille has started in Lille in France. Students will be learning the basics of traditional yoga, at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla for healing experience of Body & mind. A lecture by Dr Satbir Khalsa was also arranged for them during their visit.


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27 Two days stress management workshop for the doctors deputed by AYuSH22 doctors were from Maharashtra were deputed by AYUSH to Kaivalyadhama for participation in two days workshop on stress Management. The inaugural function was held on 24th March 2018 in presence of Dr Umesh Tagde, Asst Director, (AYUSH) Mumbai, Shri Subodh Tiwari, CEO and Dr S.D. Pathak.

28 National Seminar on indian Culture and Philosophy, PuneDr Rajeshwar Mukherjee represented Kaivalyadhama as an Invited Speaker in the Seminar sponsored by the Government of India held on January 21 at Ramakrishna Math, Pune, Maharastra

29 international Yoga

fest, New DelhiShri O.P. Tiwari Ji addressing the

gathering at International Yoga Fest - a curtain raiser for the International

Day of Yoga.

Meditation Session by Prof. R.S.

Bhogal at the Yoga fest

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30 Dr Praseeda Menon as speaker at iNCOfYRA, BengagluruDr Praseeda Menon, Research Officer (Psychology), Scientific Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, was invited for a talk in the session “Insights into therapeutic effects of yoga in cancer” during the 22nd International Conference on Frontiers in Yoga Research and its Applications (INCOFYRA) organised by Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (VYASA), Bengaluru, on the theme Integrative Oncology: The Future of Cancer Care from Jan 5-8, 2018. The abstract of the talk was also published in the souvenir of INCOFYRA.

32 Workshop organised by Maharashtra Govt Social Welfare and Justice DepartmentThe workshop was held at Deori, Gondia from March 23-25, 2018. Mr Ankur Pandey delivered a speech on “Yoga for special children” and conducted practical classes.

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‘Radhakrishna’ in Kadimbini Women’s College, West

BengalShri Subodh Tiwari was invited to the Kadimbini Womens College to inaugurate the Yoga hall in the college and to speak on the occasion of the

‘National Conference on Challenges in Higher Education’. Dr T.K. Bera, former Assistant Director of Research of Kaivalyadhama, is the founder of

this group of institutions. Amongst those present were, Dr Mita Banerjee, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the Teachers Education University, WB , Prof.

B.N. Panda, Dean - Education, Bhubaneshwar NCERT, Prof. Kundu.

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34 Book release at KHYf, Chennai A book launch function was held in Krisnamacharya Healing Yoga Foundation on the 28th of Feb. The book Yoga Rahasya in a newly printed form was released. Shri Subodh Tiwari was invited as a special guest on this occasion. Smt. Menaka Desikacharya, Dr Kaustubh Desikacharya and other students and staff members of the foundation were present. It was a very well organised, simple and traditional function.

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35 international Conference organised by Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit, Pune university

Dr B R Sharma delivered a Keynote Address on ‘Yoga: Concepts, Theory and Practices’ in the inaugural session of the International Conference organised by Centre of Advanced Study in Sanskrit, Pune University, Pune on March 15th. Ms Neeta Gade coordinated the Yoga practical demonstration.

36 CMe (Yoga Programme) organised by Guru Kula Kangri university, Haridwar

Dr Sharma delivered lecture as Expert in CME (Yoga Programme) organised by Guru Kula Kangri University,

Haridwar in March. Lakshadweep

Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania

Hinduja College, Mumbai

Kaivalyadhama has been continuing its efforts towards ensuring that Yoga does not remain a ‘one day celebra-tion’ on the 21st June but we aspire to conclude something larger on this day. This year we involved youth in training for a week/ 2 weeks of a month at var-ious places.

The Ministry of AYUSH through CCRYN sanctioned conduct of 20 camps in 15 days in Lonavala.. The Regional Police Training school had 700 participants sincerely practicing the Common Yoga protocol, the Indian Naval Ship (Train-ing centre) Shivaji had around 350 people. In Mumbai we had KC College, National College, Hinduja College, HR College conducting 15 days of train-ing for students. The SNDT womens University conducted well organised training across their 50 colleges and culminated the celebration on 30th June at Kaivalyadhama Lonavala.

Lakshwadeep had a 10 days training programme. Indian Coastal Guards ex-

ecuted it at 5 laces with utmost dedi-cation. The UT of Daman & Diu organ-ised a 10 days training programmes across the territory.

Director General of Police along with senior officers were present in the old Assembly Hall in Mumbai to motivate the officers to adopt Yoga as a life style. Around 400 personnel took train-ing at SRPF grounds on 21st of June. The Indian Postal department repeated its dedicated effort by doing trainings at their head quarters.

On 21st of June Lonavala, Jaipur, Bho-pal hosted with appreciable number of participants. Internationally, France, Germany, Thailand, China Taipei, USA, Canada our past pupils participated whole heartedly.

Lonavala Municipal Corporation wit-nessed the participation of councillors and office bearers in a major program. All municipal schools participated and 11 BMS schools undertook to training.

In Lonavala we have undertaken an ear long programme in schools.

Raj Bhawan, the grand heritage place in Mumbai witnessed Yoga session conducted at the historic place where the declaration of United Maharashtra state was made. Later on in the day as grand programme was organised at SNDT Women University where Shri Ramdas Athavle, Cabinet State Minister for Social Justice and Welfare, partic-ipated in a very enthusiastic manner together with Vice Chancellor, Smt. Sashikala Wanzare. A valedictory pro-gramme was held at KC College where all involved were acknowledged. Shri Vennugopal Reddy, Secretary of Gov-ernor of Maharastra was present along with Smt. Smita Jayakar to support the event.

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38 fOuNDATiON DAY CeLeBRATiONSNational seminar on Psychology through ages: Yoga, Jung and BeyondOn the auspicious day of Dussera, 30 September 2019, we celebrated the 93rd Foundation day of Kaivalyadhama. It was a gathering of gratitude and prayer guided by Kaivalyadhama’s spiritual leader, Swami Maheshanandaji, Secretary General, Shri Om Prakash Tiwari, and Shri Subodh Tiwari, the CEO, amongst a large crowd of students, staff, delegates, and guests. All were absorbed in a prayerful disposition, puja and havan at the Hanuman temple.

Guest of Honour, Dr G.R. Ramakrishna, Former Professor, National College of Bangalore, & Associate of Kaivalyadhama’s Founder presented the Inaugural lecture.

One of the highlights of the inaugural session was the launch and release of the Book Yoga Psychology and Beyond by Prof. R.S. Bhogal. In the book; an in-depth understand ing of yoga and psychology has been delineated so as to perceive the synthesis of both the sciences towards bridging them, in the process of evolving further the science of Yoga Psychology, towards highlighting the significance of experiential modes of yoga practices for the purpose of tapping fully all potential advantages of yoga in solving our life related problems, before achieving a complete state of jubilant holistic health.

Our Scientific Research Department team organised the seminar successfully supported by the Staff and Students of College, the Ashram, and PLRD. We express our special gratitude and thanks to the Government of India, AYUSH, New Delhi for sponsoring the event with contributions of Rupees Two Lakhs.


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Renovation of Prajna

We now have a studio in the campus and also a place for collaborative and team work. This space was created in the old printing press, which now is called “Prajna”

extension of Gordhandas College of Yoga & Cultural SynthesisBhoomi Poojan was performed on 12th January 2018 to inaugurate the new construction site for extension of Gordhandas College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis in the presence of all the staff members. Proposed extension includes four well furnished Lecture Halls with LCD Projectors and well equipped Yoga Practical Hall accommodating more than 100 people.

AXiS ATM in the campus

Axis Bank ATM was installed in the Campus on 20th May 2017. The ATM, located near the main gate of the campus was installed to make easy transactions for all the students, staff members.

infrastructural Development

New water tank for staff quarters Paved Roads in campus

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New Roofing with Gi Sheet and Mangalore tiles in Hanuman Mandir

New flooring and roofing in Swamijis Kuti

Water Pipelines changed throughout HHCC

Pythorid Waste Water management plant

Road Markings

Server Room

Security guards meet There was an exclusive training programme for the Security Guards of Kaivalyadhama on 30th May. The session began with a short introduction, by Mr Bernard Britto inviting the guards for the event and acknowledging their contribution of safety and security of the organization. Further, he told them that their contributions are were crucial and important because they are the face of the organization and close interactions happen every time visitors patrons students, officials enter Kaivalyadhama. They were taken through a very interactive and informative session on the history of Kaivalyadhama and basic SOPs on how to interact and value guests. It was followed by a creative game with 15 chits in a bowl having real life situations written in Marathi. Every time the guard picked a chit he had to give on the spot interpretation and favourable solution. We had three best answers in the live situations given by Shri Ashok Jadhav, Shri Ravi Sharma, and Shri S.P. Patil. This discussion brought in a lot of issues and collective solutions. Next, they were given a forum to express themselves and their concerns and difficulties. We concluded with a small prize distribution, snacks, and a photo session. The security truly felt important; they thanked the organization for this opportunity.

Atithi Devo Bhava Part ii In continuation to the training in December 2016 conducted by Mr Nishant Jain

on ‘Delighting customers’ - Atithi Devo Bhava, the second part was conducted on 9th September 2017. It was an interactive and experiential learning program. The programme delved deeper focusing on turning a group of individual employees

into cohesive a group of people organised to work together interdependently and cooperatively to meet the needs of their customers by accomplishing their

purpose and goals.

HR initiatives

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Training programme for the therapists first Aid Workshop for MSW And Support Staff

Swachhata Abhiyan on Gandhi Jayanti

The work of keeping the premises clean continued in the campus with great zeal &

fervour. The staff members and students enthusiastically cleaned the premises in and

around their offices.

The institute extended a helping hand to the Lonavala Municipal Corporation to take forward

the message of Swachh Bharat. It sponsored 500 pass books, in which the school students are expected to note down the details of the

plastic they collect. This plastic would then be given for recycling. The schools thus can

monitor their contribution for the environment.

Staff take a pledge to fight against corruptionDuring the vigilance week, as announced by the Central Vigilance Commission of India, the entire team of Kaivalyadhama took a solemn oath on 6 November 2017 to fight corruption at all levels. “I believe that corruption has been one of the major obstacles to the economic, political and social progress of our country. I believe that all stakeholders, such as the government, citizens and the private sector, need to work together to eradicate corruption. I realise that every citizen should be vigilant and commit to the highest standards of honesty and integrity at all times and support the fight against corruption.

Bonding time for support staff of KaivalyadhamaA two-day trip to Shegaon was organised for the support Staff of Kaivalyadhama. They all enjoyed the outing and took the opportunity to bond together and relax. They appreciated the managements concern and care.

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utpatti staff & Health Care Centre staff picnic to Wai and MahabaleshwarStaff members of Health Care Centre & Utpatti went for an excursion to Wai & Mahabaleshwar. Apart from relaxation and enjoyment, the picnic also aimed at Team building & interpersonal skills among the staff members.

Smiley card for employees. encouragement, motivation and moreHR has initiated an activity of appreciating an employee for their contribution, which is valued and recognised, by fellow employees, superiors and guests by giving smiley card to him or her. The appreciation is dropped in the smile box. An employee getting maximum number of Smiley card in a particular month is awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation.

48%GOI Grant

INR 175.38L

48%Salaries

INR 174.6L

2%Security Services

INR 7.44L 8%Board

ChargesINR 29.58L

5%Contractual / Adhoc StaffINR 19.5L

5%ElectrictyINR 18.12L

6%Gratuity, Retirement BenefitsINR 21.05L

7%Campus MaintenanceINR 69.33L

19%OtherINR 69.53L

20%Lodge & Board ChargesINR 74.94L

11%Other ReceiptsINR 42.21L

2%Donations u/s 80GGAINR 8.72L

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Shri Om Prakash Tiwari, Hon. Secretary, Kaivalyadhama was honoured by Yog Vidya Gurukul, Nasik for his great & valuable contributions in the field of yoga.

Shri Subodh Tiwari amongst the 100 Most impactful Healthcare Leaders

Shri Subodh Tiwari, CEO, Kaivalyadhama has been conferred the “100 Most

Impactful Healthcare Leader” at the “World Health & wellness Congress

& Awards - 2018” which is the largest rendezvous of Healthcare Leaders at Taj

Lands End, Mumbai on 15th February 2018.

Kamla College, Pune

Dr Arvind Kulkarni, Oncologist, Pune

ACTREC, Navi Mumbai

Jaipur Life Programs

Saurashtra Mandal -Project Life, Rajkot

Baroda Branch

SNDT, Pune

MUHS , Nasik

R.N Cooper Hospital, Mumbai

MAEER MIT, Talegaon

Balaji Vidya Peeth, Puducherry

Medknow, Mumbai

Tamil Nadu P.E and S.U, Tamil Nadu

Vivekananda Centre of Excellence-Arunachal Pradesh

DHR Infrastructure, Delhi

KKSU, Ramtek

PGP Group of Educational Institute, Nammakal

Sir Parshurambhau College, Pune

Jnana Prabodhini Institute of Psychology, Pune

Intl Society for Scientific Interdisciplinary Researches in the Field of Yoga, New Belgrade, Serbia

Indian Red Cross Society, Lonavala branch

GeneOmbio Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Pune

KEM Hospital, Pune

National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (NIRRH), Mumbai

University of La Laguna, Canary Islands, Spain

Bodhi Yoga, Taipei

Naturheilzentrum Neuer Weg, Germany

Canada Branch

Wellness Chandra, Japan

Shanti Kaivalya Yoga - Indonesia

IEPY (Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisas em Yoga),Brazil

Hus Lab, Japan

Beijing Shanghui Yoga Centre, China

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Dr B.R. SharmaPrincipal

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Mr Anukool DevalYoga Teacher

Mrs Debasri GangulyOffice Assistant

Brig. Suhas DharmadhikariRegistrar

Mrs Sandhya DixitYogacharya

Mr Ankur PandeyYoga Teacher & Warden

Mr Nitin SakatMSW

Ms Neeta GadeYoga Teacher & Warden

Mrs Sayali VartakOffice Executive

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Recognitions equivalency

Credited with a permanent recognition from National Council for Teacher education (NCTe, New Delhi) the College, over the years, has blossomed into a leading educational agency in Yoga Education, flowering itself into numerous Yoga courses/Yoga programmes.

Our Diploma in Yoga education is having an Equivalency Certificate as Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga education (P.G.D.Y.ed.) from the Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit university, Ramtek. Maharashtra.


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ViSiON To spread the message of Health, Harmony and Happiness

through Yoga and Cultural Synthesis

According to Swami Kuvalayananda, if understood through the modern scientific approach, Yoga would help greatly in the

spiritual and the material Renaissance of the human society. This has been the very philosophy behind all academic and social activities of the college since its inception. The aim of these

courses is to prepare deserving candidates in both theoretical and practical training aspects in Yoga. The students are entitled to

impart Yoga training within the country and abroad following the training The students will also be grounded into various academic aspects fairly well, so that they are well equipped should they opt

for teaching in Yoga, as a freelance yoga professional or as an institution based yoga teacher.

MiSSiON

01 To cultivate excellence in students through Traditional & Scientific principles of Yoga without diluting their basic tenets.

02 To acquaint the students with prominent features of all cultures so as to enable them to perceive broader horizons of Yoga encompassing all world cultures.

03 To enable them to discover Yogic tenets in their own cultures.

04 To get them well grounded in a cultural synthesis so that they may strive not only to lead a well integrated life themselves, but also to teach others to attain the same to establish health, harmony and happiness on the face of earth.

Working Matrix

ACADeMiC

Board of Studies

Syllabus restructuring

Examination Board

Evaluation &

Assessment

Knowledge Input

Alumni Association

Annual Souvenir

Mission and Vision

Human Resource

Infrastructure

Reporting System

Yearly Milestones

Policies

Rules and Regulation

Monthly Schedule

Job Description

Placement Cell

Promotion Campaign

Recognition &

Affiliation

Food Logistics

Cultural programmes

Festivals Celebrations

Health Care

Scholarship

Social Work

Sports

Educational Tour

Hostel Committee

Accommodation

Code of Conduct

Entertainment

Resource Centre

Research Activities

Assignments

Students Seminars

ADMiNiSTRATiVe PeRiPHeRALS HOSTeL MGMT LiBRARY

01 Regular Courses

Regular CoursesACADeMiC YeAR 2017-18

COuRSe

P.G.D.Y.ed.

C.C.Y.

Advanced Course in Yoga

C.C.Y. (uni. of Pune)

f.C.Y.T.T.

f.C.Y.A.

Graduation

HSC or Pre-University

Yoga Teacher with 2 yrs Teaching Experience

HSC or Pre-University

Graduate/Diploma/ Certificate

Graduate/Diploma/ Certificate

1 Academic Year

6 Weeks

1 Month

Part-time 3 Months

21 Days

21 Days

Jul 16 - Apr 20

Four times a Year (Jan-Feb, May-Jun, Aug-Sep & Nov-Dec)

Mar 15 - Apr 14

Aug - Oct

Dec 1 - 21

Jun 15 - Jul 5

50 Indian + International





eLiGiBiLiTY DuRATiON SCHeDuLe iNTAKe CAPACiTY


94 95

Academic CoursesACADeMiC YeAR 2017-18

01.A.

ADVANCeD COuRSe iN YOGA(March 15 – April 13, 2017)

Inaugural Function of this course was conducted at Swamiji’s Kuti on Mar 15, 2017 wherein total 8 students (1 International and 7 Indians) were enrolled for this course. A group of 11 Hungarian participants also have joined the course.

01.B.

CeRTifiCATe COuRSe iN YOGA (C.C.Y.)(May 2 – June 12, 2017)

The Six Weeks Certificate Course was inaugurated on May 2, 2017. Total 53 Students (47 Indians and 6 International) were enrolled for the course.COuRSe

A.T.T.C. in Yoga (Mar ’17)

C.C.Y. (May-Jun ’17)

B.A. (Yogashastra)

foundation Course in Yoga and Ayurveda (2017)

P.G.D.Y.ed. (2017-18)

C.C.Y. (Aug-Sep ’17)

C.C.Y. (Nov-Dec ’17)

C.C.Y. (Jan-feb ’18)

1 Month

42 Days

3 Years

21 Days

1 Academic year

42 Days

42 Days

42 Days

4

19

16

2

29

15

5

18

Odisha

West Bengal

Andhra Pradesh

Maharashtra

Total

UP

Maharashtra

Gujrat

Rajasthan

Chattisgarh

Punjab

Andhra Pradesh

Karnataka

Odisha

Tamil nadu

West Bengal

Total

Philippines

Hungary

Total

1

1

0

0

6

1

2

4

4

28

10

4

20

10

7

10

1

0

1

1

3

5

8

2

0

0

1

1

0

0

1

1

19

1

1

2

10

5

0

2

4

0

4

4

8

47

26

6

49

25

12

28

0

1

0

3

4

2

20

0

2

1

0

0

1

2

0

0

28

0

10

10

1

1

1

4

7

7

28

2

2

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

47

1

11

12

11

6

0

2

10

1

6

8

19

53

26

8

59

26

18

36

DuRATiON

MALE

STATE

STATE

COUNTRY

MALE

iNDiAN NATiONALS

iNDiAN NATiONALS

iNDiAN NATiONALS

fOReiGN NATiONALS

fOReiGN NATiONALS

FEMALE

MALE

MALE

MALE

FEMALETOTAL

FEMALE

FEMALE

FEMALE

TOTAL

TOTAL

TOTAL

TOTAL

TOTAL

Germany

France

Bulgaria

China

Thailand

Total

Theory

Practical

Teaching

Total

0

0

0

1

0

1

54

81

25

160

3.6

2.7

1.7

8.0

1

1

1

0

2

5

29

54

16

99

83

135

41

259

1

1

1

1

2

6

1

1.8

1.1

3.9

5.5

4.5

2.7

12.8

COUNTRY

ASPECT

fOReiGN NATiONALS

CONTACT HOuRS & CReDiTS

MALE

CONTACT HRS

HRS HRS HRSCR. CR. CR.

FEMALE

OTHER HRS

TOTAL

TOTAL

G.S. COLLEGE OF YOGA & CULTURAL SYNTHESIS // Regular Courses

96 97

01.D.

fOuNDATiON COuRSe iN YOGA AND AYuRVeDA(June 15 – July 5, 2017)

The Inauguration function of Foundation of Yoga and Ayurveda Course was held on June 15, 2017. In total 8 students (2 International and 6 Indian) participated in the course.

01.C.

B.A. (Yogashastra)Kaivalyadhama’s Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis, Lonavla in association with renowned Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University Ramtek, Nagpur is running 3 years (6-semester) credit based Graduate Course in Yoga (B.A. Yogashashtra). This year (2015-2018), it was inaugurated on June 15, 2015 at college building. 9 students were enrolled for the first year of this course.

Rajasthan

Maharashtra

UP

WB

Delhi

Total

Maharashtra

Bihar

Delhi

Total

Maharashtra

Andhra Pradesh

Bihar

Delhi

Tamil Nadu

Total

0

0

4

1

2

7

0

2

2

4

2

1

1

0

1

5

1

1

0

0

0

2

4

0

0

4

2

0

0

2

0

4

1

1

4

1

2

9

4

2

2

8

4

1

1

2

1

9

STATE

STATE

STATE

GRAND TOTAL

B.A. 1ST YeAR

B.A. 2ND YeAR

B.A. 3RD YeAR

MALE

MALE

MALE

FEMALE

FEMALE

FEMALE

TOTAL

TOTAL

TOTAL

26

Semesters I & II

Semesters III & IV

Semesters V & VI

Total

40

40

40

120

SEMESTER CREDITS

Maharashtra

Gujarat

Bihar

Total

Taiwan

China

Total

1

1

0

2

0

0

0

3

0

1

4

1

1

2

4

1

1

6

1

1

2

STATE

COUNTRY

iNDiAN NATiONALS

fOReiGN NATiONALS

MALE

MALE

FEMALE

FEMALE

TOTAL

TOTAL

ASPECT


CONTACT HRS CREDITS

Theory

Practical

Total

45

45

90

2.25

2.25

4.5


98 99

01.e.

P.G. DiPLOMA iN YOGA eDuCATiON(July 16, 2017 - April 18, 2018)

Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education (P.G.D.Y.Ed.) 2017-18 course of one academic year, was inaugurated on July 16, 2017. Out of 158 applications, a total of 63 (54 Indian and 9 International) students were selected for the course.

01.f.

CeRTifiCATe COuRSe iN YOGAPart Time Certificate Course in Yoga in collaboration with university of Pune (August to October, 2017)

Smt. Rashmi Shukla, Commissioner of Police - Pune City, graced the occasion as the chief guest during inauguration of the course while Vice Chancellor Dr Karmalkar presided over the function.Total Students enrolled for the course were 88.

Maharashtra

UP

Bihar

Chandigarh

Delhi

Gujrat

HP

Jharkhand

Manipur

MP

Odisha

Rajasthan

Telangana

Uttarakhand

West Bengal

Total

4

13

2

0

2

1

1

0

0

3

1

0

0

1

1

29

4

3

0

1

2

1

0

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

20

8

16

2

1

4

2

1

1

1

5

2

1

1

1

2

49

STATE

iNDiAN NATiONALS

MALE FEMALE TOTAL

Canada

China

Japan

Lithuania

South Korea

Netherlands

New Zealand

Switzerland

Total

0

0

0

1

0

1

1

1

3

1

3

1

0

1

0

0

0

7

1

3

1

1

1

1

1

1

10

COUNTRY

fOReiGN NATiONALS

MALE FEMALE TOTAL

Theory

Practical

Teaching

Total

310

549

39

898

20.7

18.3

2.6

41.6

366

366

17

749

676

915

56

1647

6.1

6.1

0.3

12.5

26.8

24.4

2.9

54.1

ASPECT


CONTACT HRS


OTHER HRS TOTAL


Theory

Practical

Teaching

Total

54

81

25

160

3.6

2.7

1.7

8.0

29

54

16

99

83

135

41

259

1

1.8

1.1

3.9

5.5

4.5

2.7

12.8

ASPECT


CONTACT HRS


OTHER HRS TOTAL

100 101

01.G.

CeRTifiCATe COuRSe iN YOGA (C.C.Y.)(August 15 – September 26, 2017)

Six weeks Certificate Course in Yoga (Aug-Sep, 2017) was inaugurated on Aug 15, 2017. In total 26 Students (1 International and 25 Indian) were enrolled for the course.

01.H.

CeRTifiCATe COuRSe iN YOGA(November 2 – December 13, 2017)

The Six Weeks Certificate Course was inaugurated on Nov 2, 2017. In total 18 Students (12 Indian and 6 International) were enrolled for this course.

Uttar Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

Haryana

Maharashtra

Arunachal Pradesh

Bhopal

Chattisgarh

West Bengal

Telangana

Rajasthan

Total

Uttar Pradesh

Maharashtra

Haryana

Chandigarh

Karnataka

Rajasthan

Total

1

1

2

7

0

1

0

2

1

0

15

1

0

1

1

1

1

5

0

0

0

5

2

0

1

1

0

1

10

1

6

0

0

0

0

7

1

1

2

12

2

1

1

3

1

1

25

2

6

1

1

1

1

12

STATE STATE

iNDiAN NATiONALS iNDiAN NATiONALS

MALE MALEFEMALE FEMALETOTAL TOTAL

Germany 1 0 1

COUNTRY

fOReiGN NATiONALS

MALE FEMALE TOTAL

Theory

Practical

Teaching

Total

54

81

25

160

3.6

2.7

1.7

8.0

29

54

16

99

83

135

41

259

1

1.8

1.1

3.9

5.5

4.5

2.7

12.8

ASPECT


CONTACT HRS


OTHER HRS TOTAL

Theory

Practical

Teaching

Total

54

81

25

160

3.6

2.7

1.7

8.0

29

54

16

99

83

135

41

259

1

1.8

1.1

3.9

5.5

4.5

2.7

12.8

ASPECT


CONTACT HRS


OTHER HRS TOTAL

Sweden

Singapore

China

France

Total

0

0

1

1

2

1

2

1

0

4

1

2

2

1

6

COUNTRY

fOReiGN NATiONALS

MALE FEMALE TOTAL


102 103

02 Promotion of Yoga in Schools

Training for the Senior functionaries of the Kendriya Vidyalay SangathanA week long workshop was held for the Principals, Assistant Commissioners and Joint Commissioner from 23rd to 29th of Sep 2017. The inherent idea of this workshop is to give experience as to the effect of Yoga, so that two fold benefits are achieved. The first is relief from the burnt out stress and secondly provide an experience which will encourage them to implement this in their own school. The KVS is like a family to the institute, since the association goes back to 1980’s. These steps from the HQ were highly appreciated. Yoga essentially is an experiential science, and this opportunity for the officials is an investment for promotion of Yoga.

Yoga Training for PeT’s of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti2 batches of 10 days Orientation training for Physical Education teachers of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti were conducted by Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute. In all there were 59 teachers including female and male teachers. The batches were held in the following dates:

february 4 - 14, 2018: 27 participantsfebruary 15 - 25, 2018: 32 participants

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03 Special Yoga Training Programmes

Yoga at Homeopathic Research And Charities at Apti Village, PavnanagarMr Ankur Pandey, Yoga Teacher from our college was deputed to teach yoga Asanas and pranayama, at an upcoming project of Homeopathic Research and Charities at Apti Village. He successfully conducted the Yoga Session from 17th Nov to 21st Nov ’2017. A total of 24 participants enrolled for this session.

4 Weeks Certificate Course in Yoga at iNPT, Goa

Batch I

Batch II

Batch III

Batch IV

Jan 30 - Feb 25, 2017

Jun 12 - Jul 8, 2017

Aug 14 - Sep 9, 2017

Jan 29 - Feb 23, 2018

47

42

32

53

BATCH DURATION PARTICIPANTS

G.S. COLLEGE OF YOGA & CULTURAL SYNTHESIS // Special Yoga Training Programmes

106 107

04 Faculty / Student Development Programmes

Guest Workshop by Dr Ananda BalayogiA 2-day workshop by Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Chairman, International Centre for Yoga Education and Research at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India, was organised on August 22 & 23, 2017 for the students, all faculty members and health care inmates were invited. The topics of the workshop were Stress, Lifestyle, Potential of Pranayama, Therapeutic Potential of Yoga, and Yoga Research. The Workshop was inaugurated by the Principal, Dr B.R. Sharma. Dr Ananda Balayogi’s lecture was translated into Hindi by Dr Bhalekar in order to simplify the content for Hindi speaking Students. The first day saw a spirited session wherein Dr Ananda Balayogi spoke about the basics and importance of Yoga and its role in human life, including its therapeutic aspects. The second day began at 6.45 AM with Yoga Practical. During this session, he made the students perform certain breathing exercises which helped them to relax instantly. In the afternoon session he spoke of the Role of Yoga in the light of therapy for cardiovascular, respiratory diseases and for stress. Students enjoyed the workshop thoroughly.

Guest Workshop by Dr ulka Natu

A guest workshop by Dr Ulka Natu was

scheduled on Sep 14, 2017 on ‘Reproductive

System of Female (Urogenital

System), Anatomy & Physiology of Human

Body’.

Guest Workshop by Mr SheshadriA guest workshop on ‘Meditation’ was conducted by Mr Sheshadri from Sep 8-9, 2017.

Guest Workshop by Dr Satish PathakA guest workshop of Dr Satish Pathak was conducted on Dec 6, 2017 on ‘Scientific View of Yoga’.

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Guest Lecture by Dr H.R. NagendraA Guest Lecture on ‘Strides in Yoga – Policies and Actions since 2014’ was conducted by Dr H.R. Nagendra on Feb 9, 2018. Dr H.R. Nagendra, M.E., Ph.D. (Mech. Engg) is the Chancellor of S-VYASA, Chairman of Various committees like International Day of Yoga Experts Committee, Task force of AYUSH etc. and best known as the personal yoga consultant of Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.

Guest Workshop by Dr Satbir KhalsaA Guest Workshop by Dr Sat Bir Khalsa on “Yoga: Understanding the Science and the Research Evidence” was conducted on Mar 1, 2018.

Kriya Yoga Anushthana - Student Development Programme The Kriya Yoga Anushthana, a spiritual retreat was held under the guidance of Rev. Swami Maheshanandaji from Jan 1-6, 2018. All the students of the college, H.H.C.C. residents and other interested staff members of Kaivalyadham participated in the programme. The six days schedule included Pooja and Havan, Practice of Pranayama and recitation of Mantras, which constituted the major part of Anushthana at Saraswati Hall. It also included following Lecture sessions for understanding the concept and practice of “KRIYA YOGA”:

a. Dr B.R. Sharma The Concept & Practice of the Kriya Yoga

b. Prof. R.S. Bhogal Psychology of Kriya Yoga

c. Dr S. Bhalekar Physiology of Kriya Yoga

d. Prof. R.K. Bodhe Value of Kriya Yoga

e. Prof. D.D. Kulkarni Scientific studies on Kriya Yoga

On the last day at the concluding function, students shared their experiences in 6 days.

educational TourEducational tour of students was arranged from March 4-9, 2018 to Malsar, Gujarat which is the

Tapobhoomi of Paramhansa Swami Madhavdasji Maharaj, Guru of Swami Kuvalayanandaji. A total of 24 Students from all courses and 4 staff members of the college viz. Ms Neeta Gade, Mr Anukool

Deval, Mr Ankur Pandey and Mr Nitin Sakat participated in the 6-day tour. The tour included a visit to Tithal Beach on the way, visits to several Mandirs in the local area of Malsar around the Ashram,

and also to places like Ansuya Mata Mandir, Shri Ganganath Mahadev Temple, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Garudeshwar Mandir, Rajpipla Museum, Neelkanth Dham, Swami Narayan Mandir at Poicha.

Students and the staff also went to Ahmedabad for visits to Sabarmati Ashram, Sivananda Ashram, Kankaria Lake (Butterfly Park), Akshardham Temple. At Sivananda Ashram, students were benefited

by the interactive session conducted by Swami Adhyatmananda ji.Students did Karma Yoga in Satyanarayan Mandir that involved mainly the cleaning of the area. Their

efforts were appreciated by Mahant Shri Jagannathdasji Maharaj and also by the staff members.

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Smt. Bhagwati Devi Baburam Tiwari scholarship for outstanding students“Smt. Bhagwati Devi Baburam Tiwari Scholorship” has been instituted for the worthy students of the Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education. The scholarship is awarded to the outstanding students of the course. The following students were awarded the scholarship during this academic year. Merit certificates and award in cash were given away by the Chairman and the CEO during the concluding function.

1. First Award (Rs 10,000/-) Ms Soko Takeuchi Mr Pritam Nandi

2. Second Award (Rs 7,500/-) Ms Sonali Dash Mr Tim Walraven

Shri Rameshwar Prasad Nevatia Scholarship (Yoga education fund)To build up a trained yogic generation with a following motto:

Educate people in India and abroad on what yoga means by sharing ‘preached and practiced’ Yoga knowledge for social awareness among people.

Professionally publish scientific and traditional yogic thought through books periodicals, CDs and films and other media & means for promoting scientific approach of Kdham.

Following students were awarded with Nevatia Scholarship:

Archana PardeshiSuman KushwahPritam NandiRaju Bhakad

Yoga School Voluntary Certification as per QCi SchemeApart from providing the traditional Yogic values the accreditation aims at providing profession certification for the college students as per the norms set by supported by Ministry of AYUSH, which is in progress.

Academic Plans In addition to the on-going regular activities, the college proposes to start following new courses:

- Certificate Course for Assistant Yoga Therapist- Masters / Ph.D. in Yoga under the auspices of Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit university, Ramtek.- Weekend Yoga Programmes for Corporates

05 Plans for Next Year

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Philosophico-Literary Research Deprartment

114 115

Advisory Board

Philosophico - Literary Research

Department

Publication

Teaching

Outreach

Research

TeamStructure

Dr Sashi Kashyap Department of Sanskrit, S.N.D.T. University, Mumbai

Dr B.K. DalaiDirector of CASS, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Dr Lalita NamjoshiRetd Professor of Sanskrit, K.J.S.B. Sanskriti Peetham

Advisory Board Members

Shri R.K. BodheAssistant Director

Smt. Archana SinhaAssistant Librarian

Dr Bandita SatapathyResearch Officer

Dr Rajeshwar MukherjeeResearch Officer

Mrs Shashi SinhaLibrary Assistant

Smt. Sunita OwalOffice Assistant

Ms Prachi GonteIntern

Dr Raghavendra BhatResearch Officer

Principal Research Collaborators of PLRD

1. NRCVee

2.indian institute of Technology Delhi (iiT-Delhi)

3.Department of Sanskrit, Jadhavpur university

RecognitionsThe Philosophico-Literary Research Department is a part and parcel of its mother institution Kaivalyadhama. Kaivalyadhama is recognised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. It is also recognised as a SIRO (Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) by the DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology and Government of India. Furthermore, the institute has a MOU with S.N.D.T. University in the areas of research and academic activities.

VisionThe Kaivalyadhama Yoga Research Institute, Lonavla, was established on 7th Oct. 1924, by Late Rev. Swami Kuvalayananda ji, who pioneered the thought that it is high time for science and spirituality to play their role together for establishing harmony in society. Towards the fulfilment of this mission a three-pronged approach was adopted by Swamiji.

1. The Scientific2. The Philosophico-Literary, and 3. Clinical

This three-pronged approach towards Yogic Research, is in vogue in Kaivalyadhama since its inception. During the course of research experiences in the subsequent years, the Philosophico-Literary approach acquired a full-fledged status of a Research Department (P.L.R.D.) with the objectives as envisaged by the Founder Director, Rev. Swami Kuvalayanandaji.

PHILOSOPHICO-LITERARY RESEARCH DEPARTMENT

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Working Matrix

TeACHiNG

P.G. Diploma Course G.S. College of Kaivalyadhama

Bachelor’s Level Course at G.S. College, Kaivalyadhama

Certificate level Course at Pune University

Certificate level Course at G.S. College, Kaivalyadhama

P.G. Diploma Course, Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai

Critical Edition

Monographs

Text books

Dictionary, concordance and encyclopedia, anthology etc.

Popular books

Reprints

Programme for Manuscripts and literary research

Programme for Analytical research in Yoga and Indian Philosophy

Programme for Research in Ancient Indian Science And Consciousness

Organizing Workshops

Organizing Seminars, Symposia etc.

Visiting different Institutes/ Universities as resource person

Participating in different Seminars, Conferences etc

Publication of Brochure

PuBLiCATiON ReSeARCH OuTReACH

01 Teaching

Services to G.S. COllege of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis

Departmental staff renders its services to G.S. College of Yoga in teaching, the particulars of which in terms of hours, are as follows. Besides these hours the staff also provides its services towards related works such as assignments, question paper setting/evaluation/ discussion with the students etc.

COuRSe

P.G. Diploma Course G.S. College of Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala

P.G. Diploma Course, Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai

C.C.Y. Course at G.S. College, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala

C.C.Y. Course at Savitribai Phule Pune university, Pune

Bachelor’s Level Course at G.S. College, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala

158

60

68

15

177

HOuRS

Works1. Unfolding the ancient yogic wisdom, which is embodied in Sanskrit language

and available in different scriptures or still hidden in the form of Manuscripts.

2. Critically editing ancient yogic texts pertaining to different concepts and practices and arriving at the most authentic readings, so that everyone can apply this wisdom in their day to day life.

3. Critical interpretation, conceptualization, transliteration, translation and so on, of various concept and practices, their effects, ideas, values etc, with a view to promote yogic wisdom among the people.

4. Publishing Catalogues, Yogakosha and Concordances of yogic texts with a view to obtain a comprehensive and analyatical understanding of yogic knowledge.

5. Supplying information related to Yogic Practices and other relevant material to Scientific Research Department of our institute.

PHILOSOPHICO-LITERARY RESEARCH DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHICO-LITERARY RESEARCH DEPARTMENT // Teaching

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Central Research Library

• The Library has a collection of 30,116 books on Yoga, Philosophy, Religion, Ayurveda, Mysticism, Tantra, Medicine, Science, Sociology, Psychology, Linguistics, Physical Education, Literature (Marathi, English, Hindi) etc. Among these, the library has a rare collection of Encyclopedia on Philosophy, Religion and Ethics, Indian Philosophy, Hindi Shabdasagar and Bharatiya Sanskriti Kosha etc.

• Subscribes 35 Journals

• 1000 photocopies of Original Manuscripts on Yoga related subjects.

• 240 photocopies of Yoga Manuscripts

• Library also provides services to researchers from different Universities, Colleges and Institutions. During this year 9-10 researchers and 4-5 Ph.D. Students have availed the services.

• Installation of new software smart Lib for Book Reading. The library is ready with the facility of providing 1600 Yoga Titles on desktop for reading in the library’s books search machine.

facilities Provided

• The library provides Internet facility as well as Scanning, Xeroxing and Printing and facility to our readers on nominal charges.

• The Library provides the Facility of Cyber Café.

• Central Library is also being used by students of various courses conducted by Kaivalyadhama.

• Library Membership is open to University students, research scholars and other academicians across the globe.

• New arrival of 108 books and 64 CDs

• Installation of new software smart Lib for Book Reading.

• During 2017-2018 around 250 students from various courses conducted by Kaivalyadhama and institutions outside from Kaivalyadhama have availed of the facilities from the Library.

• Annual Subscription of 25 Journals.

• 8 Groups visited the library from different institutes.

• 7 Research Scholars used the Library of yoga & Physical education.

• Digitalization work of 1600 books (Yogic Books) has been completed. The facility of reading these books on online has been provided for research staff of the Institution.

02 Publication

01. CRiTiCAL eDiTiON ON YOGiC MANuSCRiPTS

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Siddha Siddhant Paddhati • Completed the comparative statements of Chapter Vth and Vith with all 13 Manuscripts and finalised the footnotes

• Completed the Translation of iV and V Chapters

• Completed the Translation of Vi (and last Chapter) up to verses50 (of verses 116)

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unpublished Manuscripts: Amrita Siddhi Yoga• Presents an anthology on the Breath from different traditions at

one place• Presents yoga practices/concepts from different yogic traditions

such as Hathyogic, Tantric, Patanjal Yoga traditions and Vedant. • Deciphered the Manuscript• Transliteration completed• Transliteration first proof is completed• Correction of the second proof of the text is completed• Translation of first and second chapter is completed

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Khechari Mudra Patala Study of Unpublished Yoga Manuscript has begun. It is single, unpublished Manuscript and belongs to Hatha Yoga sect. Data Collection has started.

Amrita Siddhi Yoga: Topics

शरीरवििेकः

मध्यमासामान्यवििेकः

चंद्रवििेकः

चंद्रसूर्यवििेकः

िाहिनवििेकः

बीजवििेकः

चचत्तवििेकः

मिामुद्रावििेकः

मिाबन्धवििेकः

प्रथमास्ानवििेकः

सामान्यिारुवििेकः

प्रकृविवििेकः

गुणवििेकः

हवििीरािस्ावििेकः

सिजानंदवििेकः

कषाससचधिवििेकः

िारुससचधिवििेकः

समासिवििेकः

चचत्तससचधिवििेकः

िृिीरप्रचरािस्ावििेकः

हनष्पन्ािस्ावििेक:

मिामुद्राससद्दहिवििेकः

अससधििारुवििेकः

अससधिचचत्तवििेकः

अससधिकारवििेकः

भुिपररणामवििेकः

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• Asana Swami Kuvalayananda• Pranayama- Swami Kuvalayananda• Yogic Therapy -Swami Kuvalayananda• Commentary by Dr Karambelkar on Patanjal Yoga Sutra• GherandaSamhita • SatkarmaSamgraha• Devayajan (Hindi)• Hathapradipika (english, Hindi)• Preparation of booklet for publication: Quintessence of Yoga

Devayajan (hindi), GherandaSamhita, ShatkarmaSanghraha, Pranayama and Yog Therapy are ready for publication

03 Research

01. CRiTiCAL eDiTiON ON YOGiC MANuSCRiPTS - MeTHODOLOGY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Identification of Manuscripts

Preparation of the vulgate

Preparation of notes, index etc

Final text preparation for press copy

Deciphering the text and variant reading

Translation and Transliteration

Preface and Introduction

Works related to verification of final text

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02. PROGRAMMe fOR ANALYTiCAL ReSeARCH iN YOGA AND iNDiAN PHiLOSOPHY

• AuM in Gayatri Mantra: Astrophysics Model of Universe: Prepared an Article as a Second Author and ready to Publish.

• Presented a paper on ‘impact of Sanskrit scriptures in english Literature with reference to Aurobindo’s work on Yoga’ in the National Seminar CASS, Pune University on 15th to 17th Feb. 2018.

• World as the Animation of Ananda: A Scientific Exploration, Accepted by ICPR for presentation in ICPR seminar on anandaMimamsaand publication in JICPR.

• Bhavamukha: A Unique dimension of Samadhi, Submitted to the book Yoga for Positivity ( Book for the Guniess book) at the behest of the CEO.

• Research Article on Shunya revised and modified for publication in the Springer book published by ICCR.

• The paper on ‘Meditative techniques in different yoga tradition’ was to be presented in the International Conference, CASS Pune university on 15th-17th March 2018.

04 Outreach

01. ViSiTiNG DiffeReNT iNSTiTuTeS / uNiVeRSiTieS AS ReSOuRCe PeRSONS

• Panelist in Yoga update, 2017 at Mumbai Kaivalyadhama.

• Attended Third Vishva Veda Sammelan, at Pune Jan, 2018 at Deccan college, Pune jointly organised by Kaivalyadhama.

• Panelist in Seminar Yoga, Jung and Beyond at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla.

• Guest Lectures for Kaivalyadhama Visitors time to time.

• Presentation in the Seminar: Invited Talk at Ramkrishna Mission Pune on Role of Vedic Philosophy in Human evolution.

02. SeMiNARS

• Kaivalyadhama in colloboration with Deccan College Pune organised Third Vishva Veda Sammelanam at Deccan College Pune from January 10-13, 2018

• Staff members participated in the conference and the Research Article entitled ‘Bhavamukha: A unique dimension of Samadhi’ was submitted to be incorporated in the book Yoga for Positivity (Book for the Gunnies book) at the behest of the CEO.

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05 Continuing & New Projects for 2018-19

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Siddha Siddhant Paddhati During this year the continuation of the translation work of Siddha Siddhant Paddhati from the Chapter VI/51 onwards will be undertaken.

• Translation and Transliteration

• Preparation of Notes, index etc

• Preface and introduction

• final Text preparation for press copy

• Works related to Verification of the final Text

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unpublished manuscripts: Amrita Siddhi Yoga During this year:

• Translation of remaining chapter will be completed





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Khechari Mudra Patala During this year, with reference to this Project following works will be undertaken.

• Translation and Transliteration





01. CRiTiCAL eDiTiON ON YOGiC MANuSCRiPTS - MeTHODOLOGY02. PRePARATiON Of POPuLAR BOOKSThe work of Hatha Pradipika (Hindi, English) with Word Meanings and other books / publications proposed by institution will be undertaken during this year.

Preparation of a book - Yoga evam Mulyashiksha:Our College has offered the subject “Yoga and Value Education” for various courses. Though there is lot of reading material available in English but there is lack of reading material for Hindi medium students. So, taking it into consideration, our department is planning to prepare a book on this topic. Computer feeding of the material is in progress

03. ReSeARCHProgramme for Analytical Research in Yoga and indian Philosophy:During this year, it is going to organise the Ninth International Conference from 27th to 30th Dec, 2018 on Yoga as Therapy: Scope, evidence and evolution. A paper on ‘Swami Kuvalayanandji on Evolution of Pranayama’ would be presented.

04. OuTReACHPublication of Brochure:A work on Brochure on Swami Kuvalayanand is in progress.

Symposia & Conference:Institute is going to organise the Ninth International Conference 27th to 30th Dec, 2018 on Yoga as Therapy: Scope, Evidence and Evolution. All the research staff members are expected to participate in various capacities and functions of the Conference.

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Research Advisory

ethical COmmittee

Scientific Research

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Training

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AwarenessDr Shirley Telles

Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani

Advisory Board MembersThe Kaivalyadhama Research Advisory Board is chaired by Dr Shirley Telles, Director of Research, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar and Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Chairman, International Centre for Yoga Education and Research at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry. The members are nominated by the Director of Research, Scientific Research Department, for a 3-year term. The research projects/activities are reviewed time to time by the Scientific Research Advisory Board which represents a broad and expert coverage of medical and yoga sciences.

The Institutional Ethics Committee is chaired by Dr B.B. Singh, IPR Attorney; Scientific Advisor & Advocate, High Court. Members of Ethical Committee include Dr Ulka Natu, Mrs Sandhya Dixit, Dr Arvind Ranade, Dr Sharadchandra Bhalekar, Dr Shailesh Shah, Adv. Tanu Mehta, Dr J.O. Bachhav, Mr Anil Chandawani, Dr Bharat Bhushan, Dr Ganesh Rao, Dr B.R. Shejwal and Mrs Pratibha Rajbhoj (Member Secretary).

Dr B.B. SinghChairman, IEC

Dr ulka NatuMember

Mrs Sandhya DixitMember

Dr S. ShahMember (Additional)

Mr A. ChandawaniMember (Additional)

Dr Ganesh RaoMember (Additional)

Dr Bhaskar R. ShejwalMember

Mrs Pratibha RajbhojMember Secretary

Dr Bharat BhushanMember

Dr S. BhalekarMember

Adv. Tanu MehtaMember

Dr J.O. BachhavMember

Dr Arvind RanadeMember (Additional)

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Team

Swami MaheshanandaDirector of Research

Mr D.D. KulkarniResearch Officer

Ms Anita VermaResearch Assistant

Prof. R.S. BhogalAssistant Director of Research

Mr Sanjay SheteResearch AssistantDr Satish Pathak

Research Associate

Mr Navnath KaduTechnical Assistant

Dr Praseeda MenonResearch Officer

Mrs Pratibha RajbhojResearch Assistant

Dr Sunita ChavanResearch Officer

Collaborations

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Kridakul, Jnana Prabodhini, Nigdi, Pune

Project based collaboration with INS Shivaji, Naval College

Regional Resource Training Centre on Ageing, Anugraha, Delhi

SNDT University, Mumbai & Pune

Advanced School of Career Education, SSN Institutes, Chennai

K.E.M. General Hospital, Mumbai

National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (NIRRH), Mumbai

Samwad Shaala, Lonavala

Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research, Talegaon

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TO DISCOVER, ESTABLISH & EVOLVE SCIENTIFIC BASES OF TRADITIONAL YOGA, THROUGH FUNDAMENTAL AND APPLIED RESEARCH, FOR THE WORLD COMMUNITY.

TO WED MODERN SCIENTIFIC METHODS AND PHILOSOPHICAL ASPECT OF YOGA, SO THAT EVEN “THE MAN ON THE STREET” IS HELPED TOWARDS SOCIAL RENAISSANCE.

TO UNVEIL THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF PSYCHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF YOGA FOR THE WELFARE OF THE COMMON MAN THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC AND RESEARCH RELATED ENDEAVORS IN YOGA.

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01 Service

• To provide facilities to the community towards income generation

• explore new clients, beneficiaries and service areas

• To strive for international and National recognition to SRD services

• Knowledge base of biochemistry, physiology, psychology and physical education

• Pathological investigations

• Providing service in collaboration with indian Red Cross Society

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Sample analysis of patients287 patients visited biochemistry laboratory for pathological tests during 2017-18. The tests conducted were CBC, Glucose, lipid profile, kidney function tests, liver function test, thyroid function test, etc.

Analysis of case study project participantsDiabetes patients were assessed for glucose (F&PP) and lipid profile. Spirometry test was conducted on asthma patients. Height, weight and BMI were measured in hypothyroid patients. CRP was assessed in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

CMC eQAS-external Quality Assurance Scheme/internal Quality assessmentThe attainment of quality service in a laboratory requires a comprehensive quality assurance programme which includes both Internal and External quality control material. In this context, biochemistry laboratory of SRD is participating in External Quality Assurance Scheme (EQAS) of CMC, Vellore since one year. In this program, all the biochemical parameters are assessed every month and report is matched with the results of other participating laboratories.

Yoga OPD in medical college and Hospitals

• Yoga OPD at Seth G.S.Medical college and KEM Hospital for last 3 years was operational. After consulting the reports of the patient and Yoga modules were advised and got done.

• Yoga OPD at HBT Medical college and Dr R.N Cooper Hospital for one and half year has been operational. It was really difficult to make palatable to the authorities ,the idea of conducting Yoga OPD in allopathy hospital. It was a new feather in the cap of Kaivalyadhama as we were the first in Maharashtra state to start Yoga OPD in allopathy hospital and it was going on well.

• Yoga classes for diabetes patients at Diabetes OPD in Municipal corporation of Mumbai at Kuala and Andheri have about 25 to 40 patients. At the end of three months their blood reports have shown encouraging results with reduction in blood sugar level without increase in drug doses.

• Yoga class for diabetes patients at Labaugcha Raja Mandal with good results.

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02 Information

• To publish scientific research articles, pamphlets, books etc

• Research journals, articles, scientific/yoga expert network

• Creating research database/reference library

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SRD brochureScientific Research Department is engaged in research as well as other related activities since 1924. The purpose of SRD Brochure is to provide information of past, present and future research activities of SRD to visitors of Kaivalyadhama. This SRD Brochure has been updated with current research, infrastructure development, and future projects.

Classified bibliographyMorarji Desai National Institute of Yoga in collaboration with WHO took up the work of preparing Meta-analysis of yoga research studies for documentation and promotion of evidence-based uses of yoga. A classified bibliography of scientific research articles published from 1924 onwards was prepared. The research articles were classified as scientific, clinical, experimental and literary.

SiROThe Department of Science and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India has initiated a study entitled ‘Study on the outcomes of research programmes, activities and achievements of DSIR recognised SIROs’. In this context, SRD has completed a questionnaire provided by The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI) highlighting tangible outcomes, patents, publications, details of the major projects and other achievements.

National Digital Library portalA Metadata format is finalised for creating an online repository for all the research articles in order to upload it on the National Digital Library portal.

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03 Training

• To impart in-house training to staff/researchers/students

• To design training modules as a part of standardization of yoga teaching/technique

• To generate income by providing yogic knowledge

• Yoga training methodology

• internship programme for students

• instrumentation usage

• Teacher training

• Statistical analysis

• Counseling and consulting

• Research methodology workshops for medical doctors

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Services to G.S. COllege of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis Departmental staff renders its services to G.S. College of Yoga in teaching, the particulars of which in terms of hours, are as follows. Besides these hours the staff also provides its services towards related works such as assignments, question paper setting/evaluation/ discussion with the students etc.

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01Organization of a two-day Train the Trainers Programme (TTP) for teachers working with special children in Maharashtra, in collaboration with Dr Meena Ramanathan, Centre for Yoga Therapy Education & Research (CYTER), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry.

02Coordination with the Department for persons with Disabilities, Social Welfare and Justice Department, Maharashtra, and deputation of a team of trained students and faculty from Kdham for teaching and promoting yoga at a state-level Divyanga Sports Competition held at Deori, Gondia, which was attended by around 2000 children with disabilities and their caregivers.

03Initiation of the Fellowship in Yoga Therapy course for doctors in coordination with MUHS (Maharashtra University of Health Sciences).

04Workshop for Yoga therapist and two workshops for AYUSH doctors were conducted. In each workshop there were 25 to 30 participants. Feedback was so good that we got more workshops next year. In these workshops brief on Yoga, education of Yoga is given along with practical Yoga sessions.

05Dr Pathak took lectures at Sanchi University Bhopal, Manglore University, Hath Yoga Gurukul Trichur on “Scientific view of Yoga”. It included explanation of which anatomical and physiological changes occur while practicing different Yogic kriyas which ensures wellness. Lecture also explained basic human anatomy and physiology.

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04 Awareness

• To create awareness about SRD activities, in particular, and about yoga research, in general

• To help maintain the Kaivalyadhama legacy of helping people through classical yoga

• Scientific exhibits

• informatory pamphlets

• Displays

• Symposia

• Conferences

• Lantern lectures

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Yoga Mīmāmsā JournalYoga Mīmāmsā (YM), the bi-annual publication of Kaivalyadhama is the oldest (since 1924) peer-reviewed multi-disciplinary research journal on yoga. Yoga Mīmāmsā publishes scientific and philosophico-literary research articles in Yoga and allied disciplines.

The journal is registered with the following abstracting partners:

Baidu ScholarCNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), EBSCO Publishing’s Electronic Databases, Exlibris – Primo Central, Google Scholar, Hinari, Infotrieve, National Science Library, ProQuest, TdNet.

Yoga Mīmāmsā journal is also included in the uGC approved list of journals.

Published volumes:finalization of Vol. 49 issue 1finalization of Vol. 49 issue 2

Upcoming volume: Vol. 50 issue 1

Lectures• Delivering lectures in workshops and to healthcare participants coming for various programmes.

• Showing laboratory and experiments done in past by Swami ji to visitors to college groups, yoga groups, and professionals from various universities.

• Dr S.D. Pathak has taken lectures in different Medical colleges in Maharashtra in coordination with MUHS (Maharashtra University of Health Sciences) and made Yoga awareness in the minds of first MBBS Students.

• He also visited Bulgarian Yoga Association and delivered lecture.

• He also handled Yoga and Meditation in the ONGC Corporate yoga program.

• Sessions for Yoga for physical and mental fitness – UGC - HRD centre SPPU - 4 week orientation course for newly appointed college university teachers

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Psychology Through the Ages: Yoga, Jung & Beyond” SRD team were key organisers of Foundation Day Seminar 2017, “Psychology Through the Ages: Yoga, Jung & Beyond”. Dr Praseeda Menon was an adjunct speaker in the sessions on “Yoga and Modern Psychological Therapeutic Techniques” and “Psychology Through the Ages: Yoga, Jung & Beyond” during the Seminar .

CONfeReNCeS/SeMiNARS ATTeNDeD

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7th Yoga update The 7th Yoga update was held on 29th and 30th April, 2017. The theme of this yoga update programme was ‘Yoga for Youth: Ancient Science for Modern Generation’. During this event, SRD team members organised a live demonstration of research instruments and also testing with the purpose to create awareness regarding research activities.

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Conference on Yoga and Physiotherapy, Chicago, uSA Dr D.D. Kulkarni was invited to Conference on Yoga and Physiotherapy as Speaker at Chicago, USA on 16th and 17th Oct 2017.

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National Digital Library, Kharagpur Kaivalyadhama was registered on National Digital Library, Kharagpur so that institutional users get the access to the full text scientific articles.

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Talk on “Specific techniques of yoga for Cancer Survivors” Dr Praseeda Menon was invited for a talk on “Specific techniques of yoga for Cancer Survivors” at Prashanti Cancer Care Mission, Pune in June 2017 on the occasion of International Day of Yoga.

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National Seminar on Student Support and Progression Shri. R.S. Bhogal took lectures at the two-day National seminar on Student Support and Progression, organised by IQAC cell of Jhunjhunwala college of Arts, Science, and Commerce.

05 Research

• Conceptualizing & Designing research protocols/models/yoga modules

• exploring National & international collaborative research endeavors

• To conduct Research internship programmes

Research in various disciplines such as:

• Biochemistry

• Physiology

• Psychology

• Neuro-psychology

• Physical education

• Alternative medicine such as Ayurveda & Naturopathy

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Patient Case studies

Principal InvestigatorMs Anita Verma

Co-InvestigatorMr Sanjay Shete

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international Day of Yoga survey study


Co-InvestigatorMr Sanjay Shete

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Comparative effects of Shavasana and Yoga

Meditation on Bio-Phase Angle, Resting

Metabolic Rate and emotional intelligence,

in Students of a Yoga College

Principal InvestigatorShri R.S. Bhogal

AssistanceMrs Pratibha Rajbhoj

DurationAugust 2016 - December 2017

ReSeARCH PROJeCTS

BACKGROuND Of THe STuDY

The Research Study orients itself to comparing both the interventions (Shavasana and Meditation) in the light of their effects on selected psycho-physiological functions, so as to ascertain distinctive fundamental feature/s, if any, between both the interventions in the context of quality & extent of relaxation., perceiving more exact implications of these interventions for serious spiritual seekers. There is no study reported, so far, relating the technique of Yoga Meditation, mentioned in Shiva Samhita. This study attempts to validate the claims made in Shiva Samhita regarding the effects of this technique of Yoga Meditation. Thus, the study would help to preserve and propagate the traditional technique of Yoga Meditation, in the interest of the common man.

This fundamental research was aimed at finding out the effects of Meditation (recommended in Shiva Samhita V: 69-70) and Shavasana (as recommended by Swami Kuvalayananda (1966) on the cellular health (measured through Bio-Phase Angle (measured in degrees) and RMR (measured in terms of Kcal/day). A standardised questionnaire, Exploring Emotional Abilities (EEA) Test was employed to assess Emotional Intelligence with its five dimensions (Self Awareness, Self control, Motivation, Empathy and Social Skills).

MeTHODOLOGY

The collected data were analyzed by employing the statistical software AAHPERD, Version-10, whereas Descriptive Data Analysis using Inferential Statistics were employed.

PReLiMiNARY fiNDiNGS

1. Meditation training had a long term impact in maintaining Phase angle than Shavasana.

2. Meditation group could reduce and maintain Resting metabolic rate than Shavasna.

3. The practice of Meditation was found more effective than Shavasana for improving and maintaining the status of Self-awareness.

4. Thus, the practice of Meditation was found more effective than Shavasana for improving and maintaining the status of Self-motivation ability.

5. Meditation practice had a long term effect in improving status of Empathy

SiGNifiCANCe Of THe STuDY

The efficacy of programmes of Shavasana and Meditation in improving Phase angle with the same trend of improvement was maintained during follow-up period were validated. Meditation was found more effective than Shavasana in improving Phase angle.

Comparison of Meditation and Shavasana on Resting Metabolic Rate was determined.


Numbers of patients with various disorders visit Kaivalyadhama for yoga, Ayurveda, and Naturopathy treatments. However, the prognosis of these patients was not documented scientifically so far. Therefore, case studies were undertaken to assess and document the efficacy of treatment provided at Kaivalyadhama. In this context, four common disorders i.e. diabetes, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and hypothyroidism were selected. The patients visiting Kaivalyadhama are screened by resident doctors and shortlisted for testing at SRD.

MeTHODOLOGY

Rating scales were administered to the selected patients at the baseline and after completion of their treatment along with blood tests. This is a longitudinal study and will be continued till we get substantial data for further statistical analysis. Number of patients completed is as follows:

• Diabetes: 48• Hypothyroid: 24• Asthma: 7• Rheumatoid Arthritis: 5


The findings of this study will be helpful in demonstrating the efficacy of Kaivalyadhama’s treatment protocol for the selected disorders.


June 21 declared as International Day of Yoga by the United Nations General Assembly in order to promote holistic approach towards physical and mental health through yoga. The purpose of this survey study was to find out the most common reason for not being able to practice yoga regularly.

MeTHODOLOGY

A questionnaire was prepared mentioning various reasons for not being able to practice yoga regularly. The participants were explained about the survey study at the outset. Total 1120 participants filled the questionnaire correctly.

Overall composite score of Emotional intelligence of Meditation group was higher than the Shavasana group even during follow-up showed how traditional yoga meditation can help common man.

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Preliminary findings of this survey suggest that the most common reasons for not being able to practice yoga regularly were lack of time, interest, and space.


The findings of this survey will provide information regarding the reasons for non-practice of yoga regularly. This awareness will be helpful in formulating strategies to inculcate yoga into their daily life successfully.

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Breath, Stress and Health – A Bio-cultural

study of Hatha Yoga Practices

Principal InvestigatorPaul Dallaghan

Co-InvestigatorsMs Anita VermaMr Sanjay SheteMr D.D. Kulkarni

Dr Praseeda Menon

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Motormen Training Project

Principal InvestigatorMr Sanjay Shete

Co-InvestigatorsMs Anita VermaMr D.D. Kulkarni


This study entitled ‘Breath, stress, and health: A Bio-cultural study of hatha-yoga practice’ will be conducted in collaboration with Emory University. The study aims to characterise the relevant features of the hatha yoga tradition and empirically assess the effects of training in these techniques on biomarkers of stress.

STATuS

BIOPAC MP160 has been procured for assessment of various physiological variables such as ECG, Heart Rate, EDA, and RR. The training of data recording and acquisition has been completed. Pilot study has also been completed. Various NABL accredited laboratories have been contacted for biochemical assessments. Budget was prepared for the tests which can be conducted in SRD biochemistry lab.

MeTHODOLOGY

Pilot study was conducted to validate the feasibility of BIOPAC MP160 recording at the baseline, during stress tests, and after completion of stress intervention. ECG and EDA were recorded for seventeen minutes i.e. 5 min-baseline, 7-minute during stress intervention and 5 minute relaxation. The same tests were repeated after one month of yoga training. The main study will be conducted in January 2019 on CCY students at Kaivalyadhama. This CCY course will be exclusively designed keeping in mind the objectives of this study.


The data extraction has been done. Statistical analysis is yet to be completed.


The findings of this study will show that hatha yoga practices will be helpful to restore mental and physical health.


The profession of railway engine driver, especially in metropolitan cities in India, is very hectic and full of uncertainties which cause high stress resulting from long working hours, night duty, and irregular timings. These factors may increase the risk of various physical, mental and psychosomatic disorders. Therefore, this study was undertaken to assess the effect of yoga training programme on psychomotor performance in railway motormen.

MeTHODOLOGY

Pretests and post tests were conducted at the baseline and after one month of yoga intervention. The tests conducted were Audio-visual reaction time, Anticipation time, Back Leg Strength, Hand grip dynamometer, flexibility, judgment time and blood pressure. The data was collected on 69 motormen in three batches.


Preliminary findings showed that yoga training for one month was helpful to improve psychomotor performance of railway motormen.


The findings of this study would be helpful to achieve desired motor performance, concentration, and physical health of railway motormen. Thus it can be suggested to include yoga training on a regular basis for railway motormen training program.


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Case study - fibromyalgia


Co-InvestigatorsMr Sanjay Shete

Dr Gururaj

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Occupational Stress in teachers of Kendriya

Vidyalayas


Co-InvestigatorsMr Sanjay Shete

Dr Gururaj

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Yoga Training effect on Body Shape index in urban Obese Adult

Males

Principal InvestigatorMr D.D. Kulkarni


A case was reported at Health Care Center, Kaivalyadhama with multiple disorders related to body balance. The patient was suffering from fibromyalgia, vertigo, poor vision, fatigue, ankle pain, nausea/vomiting, etc. The patient used a walker and a stick for walking. The patient planned to stay at Kaivalyadhama for a period of one year, therefore, a case study was undertaken to observe the prognosis after yoga training along with Ayurveda therapy.

MeTHODOLOGY

The patient was administered Orebro musculoskeletal pain questionnaire, WHO-QoL questionnaire, and sleep rating questionnaire. Further, hand grip strength, back leg strength, hand steadiness, muscle strength, balance, finger tapping, and flexibility were assessed at the baseline and after every 2 months, for a period of one year.


The patient improved drastically over a period of one year. She was able to walk without support., ride scoter etc. Her physical and mental health also improved due to yoga practices and Ayurveda therapy.


The findings of this study are highly encouraging. The treatment protocol followed in this particular case can be implemented for similar cases of musculoskeletal disorders.


Now-a-days, stress is usually high for human service professionals, including teachers. Stress often leads to poor mental and physical health along with job dissatisfaction. Hence, the main objective of this study is to assess the effect of yoga on occupational stress among KV teachers.

MeTHODOLOGY

Occupational stress index questionnaire was administered at the baseline and after the completion of yoga intervention. Yoga intervention was given twice a day for 10 days at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla.

STATuS

Scoring and data entry has been completed.


The findings of this study will be helpful to implement yoga training in teachers, academicians, professors, etc who are constantly under stress.


Obesity is most common phenomena of physiological and metabolic disorder which gives rise to various ailments such as cardio-vascular risk, diabetes, hypertension, etc. According to WHO obesity is killer disease next to heart disease and diabetes. As per WHO degree of obesity is classified as per Body Mass Index (BMI) profile. The BMI up to 25 is normal and healthy weight, BMI> 25-30 is classified as Obese Type I, BMI> 30-35 Obese Type II and above BMI 35 as Obese Type III. However, mere BMI is not giving complete picture of Obese related mortality risk factor. Therefore induction of Surface Body Shape Area (S-BSA) and Surface Body Shape Index (S-BSI) parameters will be more relevant especially for yoga practice effects on obese subjects. Since, traditional text claims that yoga practice leads to ideal body shape and maintains optimum body weight, this study is taken to understand Yoga effects on Obesity through S-BSI parameters.

MeTHODOLOGY

Data is being collected on obese participants from Health Care CenterLonavla. Till date, data on 20 participants has been collected.


Preliminary findings on pre and post data suggests decrease in B-SBSA and decrease in S-BSI.


The findings of this study will be helpful in demonstrating the efficacy of Kaivalyadhama’s treatment protocol for the selected disorders.


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The Psychological impact of a

Comprehensive Yoga Module in

Cancer and Chronic Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs): An

empirical Study

Principal InvestigatorDr usha Nayar,

TATA Chair Professor

Co-InvestigatorDr Praseeda Menon

Duration2017-19

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education, Rehabilitation and

Research Programme (eRRP) on Yoga for intellectual

and Developmental Disabilities (iDD)

Principal InvestigatorDr Praseeda Menon

Duration2017-20


According to the WHO factsheet of 2017, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) kill forty million people each year, equivalent to 70% of all deaths globally. Cardiovascular diseases account for most (17.7 million) NCD deaths annually, followed by cancers (8.8 million), respiratory diseases (3.9 million), and diabetes (1.6 million). WHO reports that these four groups of diseases account for over 80% of all premature NCD deaths. In such a scenario, it is imperative that more and more research is conducted on the value of using suitable practices and techniques that can prevent such premature deaths, rather, help promote health and wellness among people with NCDs. In this context, the ancient discipline of yoga along with allied practices, can help bring the required health and balance to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of an individual. There has been hardly any research so far, which has qualitatively looked at the detailed and deeper psychological impact of yoga practices on patients suffering from cancer and other chronic NCDs. This study will fill this research gap.

MeTHODOLOGY

The participants from these yoga retreats were investigated following a pre-post design with a year-long longitudinal follow-up approach.

1. Long-term follow-up tests related to six online psychological tests after three, six months, and twelve months of the cancer patients from the Feb 2017 batch was done.

2. Long-term follow-up tests related to six online psychological tests after three and six months of patients from the other NCDs Mar 2017 batch was done.

3. Pre and post testing, after three-weeks of yoga related to six online psychological tests of the other NCDs patients from the Jan 2018 batch and cancer patients from the Feb 2018 batch was done.


1. Data from six cancer patients of the Feb 2017 batch showed lower total mood disturbance scores after three weeks of the yoga retreat, the minimum to maximum difference in the two scores ranging from 5 to 103 points, respectively. Although mood scores at three and six months of follow-up did not show the same levels of improvement, neither of the scores returned to the baseline. This indicated that their total mood disturbance scores had lowered even after a period of six months as compared to their scores before the yoga retreat. On an average, for the six cancer patients, other measures of anxiety, depression, quality of life, perceived stress, coping self-efficacy and psychological flourishing showed a trend towards improvement after three weeks of yoga, and this continued for some of them even at three and six months.

2. The long-term results of the psychological tests from the Beyond Cancer Feb 2017 batch were presented by Dr Praseeda Menon in an international conference on Integrative Oncology. The abstract of the talk was also published in the souvenir of the conference.


The current study will analyze the detailed psychological impact of a residential, three-week, multi-limbed, complementary and alternative care regimen, focusing mainly on yoga practices, held at Kaivalyadhama at various time-periods for patients suffering from cancer and other chronic NCDs, each separately.


The Scientific Research Department in collaboration with Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth’s Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research (CYTER), Puducherry has proposed a comprehensive Education, Rehabilitation, and Research Programme (ERRP) focused on yoga education for children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), which would in due course expand into a quantitative cum qualitative research programme. This is the next step after the success of the collaborative event with CYTER, called Yoga Mela, for special needs’ children and the resulting research documentary about it. The documentary serves as an open-access repository of work done in this area, and is freely available on the YouTube channel of Kaivalyadhama.

The three objectives of the eRRP are as follows:

1. To create awareness among the caregivers of children with special needs that yoga could be taught in a way that children with special needs would not only take it up as an everyday practice and as a way of life, but also enjoy doing so and have fun with it.

2. To train a greater number of educators from existing special schools/centres in using yogic practices in an interesting and fun-filled manner for special-needs groups to be able to provide the fertile inner ground required for their overall development.

3. To undertake longitudinal qualitative and quantitative research on the role of yogic practices in influencing the quality of life of people with IDD and their caregivers, as well as, empower their caregivers at the schools/centres with the observational tools to periodically monitor their own and their wards’ struggles and victories in this intervention activity.

MeTHODOLOGY

1. Prepared the ERRP brochure for generating funds and circulated it among interested people. Coordinated with special schools in Maharashtra to depute their staff to the Train the Trainers Programme (TTP) held in Mar 2018 at Kaivalyadhama. Dr Meena Ramanathan, CYTER, Pondicherry, is the chief facilitator of the TTP. The TTP was organised at Kaivalyadhama where research was Presented in the area of yoga for special needs and its scientific rationale.


1. A fully sponsored TTP at Kaivalyadhama in March 2018 was attended by 28 teachers working with special needs’ children in various schools in Maharashtra and 21 interested students from Kdham.

2. Awareness generated among a larger number of special educators about using yogic practices in an interesting way with their children back in the schools

3. Training given to a greater number of educators from existing special schools/centres about the novel approach to yoga for special needs’ groups as well as the modified yoga protocol to be followed.

4. Contacts established with a small number of special educators and their institutes, who would be interested in contributing to the research aspect of the ERRP.


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Role of yoga in self-regulation: A cross-

cultural study on indian and Spanish

hypertensives in comparison to normotensives

Principal InvestigatorProf. Laura Tolbaños Roche,

university of La Laguna, Spain


Duration2017-19

12.

The efficacy of yoga practices on endocrine

and psychological parameters in young unmarried girls with

polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): A

prospective studyPrincipal Investigator

Dr Vaishali Korde, Prof. & HoD, Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MiMeR Medical

College, Talegaon, Pune


Duration2017-19

13.

efficacy of simple Brahamari pranayama

on sleep quality and psychological well-

being in hypertensive and pre-hypertensive

populationPrincipal InvestigatorMrs Pratibha Rajbhoj


The current collaborative study was envisaged after the visit of Prof. Laura Tolbaños Roche, University of La Laguna, Spain, to Kaivalyadhama in August 2016. The proposed study aims to explore the practical application of yoga in health and well-being with emphasis on essential arterial hypertension, as well as, to collect theoretical information on the application of yoga in health and well-being. The study has a correlational cross-cultural design with Indian and Spanish samples. Physiological, emotional and cognitive self-regulation processes will be measured using the correspondent psychological questionnaires and scales. Differences between normotensive and hypertensive participants and between yoga practitioners and non-practitioners will also be studied. Normotensive and hypertensive attendees of existing yoga programmes run in India and Spain, who consent to participate in the project, will be enrolled in the study. The data from Indian and Spanish samples will be analysed to study similarities and/or possible differences in the self-regulation processes.

MeTHODOLOGY

1. Assisted Prof. Laura Tolbanos from the University of La Laguna, Spain, in shortlisting and refining the questionnaires for the study

2. Collected data on psychological tests from 197 people from Kdham Lonavala, SP Pune University, and Kdham Mumbai.

3. Prepared jointly the data sets in the statistical software

4. Data entry for the Indian samples of the research project have been completed.


1. A research collaboration between University of La Laguna, Spain, and Kaivalyadhama has been established and an MoU signed to this effect in April 2017, which is valid for four years and subject to renewal.

2. Data from 197 Indian people and 100 Spanish people regarding their detailed socio-demographics, beliefs about health, and the psychological tests of Difficulties in Emotion Regulation (DERS-18), Relational Compassion Scale (RCS), Multidimensional Assessment of Interceptive Awareness (MAIA), and Experiences Questionnaire – Decentering scale have been collected until now. More data is being collected from the Spanish sample. The data coding, cleaning and analysis will be done after the Spanish sample size matches the Indian sample size.


Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder affecting women of childbearing age characterised by increased androgen production and ovulatory dysfunction. It is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive-aged women. Since stress plays a major role in aggravating PCOS, yoga therapy is effective in PCOS. Yoga poses such as asanas, relaxation practices, Pranayama and meditation are effective as stress busters. Yoga asanas help to stretch the pelvic area, and Pranayama and meditation soothe the mind. Yoga helps to regulate the endocrine glands in the body, thereby balancing the hormones. In the current study, unmarried girls aged 18-25 would be enrolled as particpants. The participants will practice a module of asanas and other yogic practices, which are particularly beneficial for PCOS, for one hour/day for twelve weeks or more. Certain bio-chemical and psychological parameters will be measured before and after yoga intervention.

MeTHODOLOGY

1. Developed a psychological test related to PCOS related quality of life (QoL) to be used specifically in this project.

2. Created online forms for the Information sheet, Consent form, and the psychological tests

3. Conducted pretesting of psychological tests through online forms for the pilot phase of the project

4. Obtained written consent and collected pretesting data from 12 unmarried girls before starting the yoga intervention on socio-demographics, perceived stress, coping self-efficacy, mood states, and PCOS-QoL as a part of the pilot phase of the study.


1. A psychological test, Scale for Menstrual and PCOS QoL (SMPQoL), was developed specifically for the purpose of the project

2. Yoga training was organised for 12 unmarried girls thrice a week in 25 sessions as a part of the pilot phase of the project.


Contacted Laughter Club, Bhangarwadi, Senior Citizen Group Nangargaon, Mahila Mandal Nangargaon & Bhangarwadi, Senior Citizen Group Talegaon for the recruitment of subjects. Registration and first stage screening of the study participants completed.


There were 88 participants whose data is under study.


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Survey Study: efficacy of Yoga Training on

Mind-Body HealthPrincipal InvestigatorsMrs Pratibha Rajbhoj

SRD team

DurationFive years

15.

effect of yoga on overweight and obese

students of MiMeR Medical College

Principal InvestigatorsMiMeR Medical College

Co-InvestigatorMrs Pratibha Rajbhoj

DurationOne year

16.

effect of yoga on Hypertension

DurationThree months

17.

effect of Kapalabhati on diastolic

augmentation

18.

effect of yoga on hypertension

Principal InvestigatorDr Pathak

Co-InvestigatorMrs Pratibha Rajbhoj


This project was suggested by the chairperson of Research Advisory Committee (RAC). The main objective of the study is to see the efficacy of yoga training on overall physical and mental well being of the students coming for various courses at G.S. College, Kaivalyadhama

MeTHODOLOGY

This survey is conducted on the college students pursuing different yoga courses for different periods of time. The data is being collected through pre and post psychological surveys.

STATuS

Data entry is in progress.


This study will help to see the efficacy of yogic way of living on the physical and mental well being of the students of Kaivalyadhama students.


This project was initiated by MIMER Medical College in collaboration with Kaivalyadhama.

MeTHODOLOGY

Prepared yoga modules for the study, completed pre-testing, recruited yoga teacher for the yoga intervention.

STATuS

Yoga intervention is going on the obese students.


This project was initiated by MIMER Medical College in collaboration with Kaivalyadhama. This study of the patients in MIMER Hospital has been completed .

MeTHODOLOGY

Prepared yoga modules for the study, Yoga module was implemented by Mrs Murthy. All the pre and post data was collected by Dr Swati Raje and she is doing the analysis and reports are expected very soon.


This module has reduced the blood pressure.


This project is being done by Dr Satish Pathak in collaboration with SSN Institute Chennai.

MeTHODOLOGY

Pilot study on 6 people has been done and waiting for meta analysis.

STATuS

The analysis is still under process which requires some more time.


This project is on industrial workers at Lonavla.

MeTHODOLOGY

Prepared yoga modules for the study. Pre Yoga data has been collected.


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ReSeARCH PuBLiCATiONS

AuTHOR(S)

Anita Verma Sanjay Shete D.D. Kulkarni R.S. Bhogal

Verma Anita Sanjay Shete Gururaj R. Doddoli

Sanjay Shete Anita Verma D.D. Kulkarni R.S. Bhogal

Tushar Kanti Bera Sanjay Shete Anita Verma Nirmala Sharma

Tushar Kanti Bera K. Chourasia Sanjay Shete Anita Verma

S.D. Pathak Pratibha Rajbhoj R.S. Bhogal

Effect of yoga practices on micronutrient absorption in urban residential school children. Journal of Physical Therapy Science 29(7), 1254-1258 (2017)

Effect of yoga and panchakarma therapy on psychophysiological variables: A pilot study. Yoga Mimamsa 2017;49:48-52

Effect of yoga training on inflammatory cytokines and C-reactive protein in employees of small scale industries. Journal of Education and Health Promotion. 2017;6:76.

Psychophysiological responses across the menstrual cycle in low fit college women after yoga training. Yoga Mimamsa, 49(1), 3-8 (2017)

Influence of pranayama on breath holding capacity and reaction time of junior state level elite swimmers. Yoga Mimamsa 2017;49:63-7.

Effect of a yoga module on an enlarged prostate in elderly patients: Two case studies. Yoga Mimamsa, 49(1), 34 (2017)

DeTAiLS

PAPeR uNDeR PRePARATiON

AuTHOR(S)

Anita Verma Sanjay Shete

Anita Verma Sanjay Shete

Sanjay Shete Anita Verma

D.D. Kulkarni

D.D. Kulkarni

D.D. Kulkarni

Effect of yoga practices on pulmonary function in employees of industries exposed to occupational hazards

Role of yoga in mental ability of school children

Effect of yoga practices on occupational stress in principals of Kendriya Vidyalayas.

Holistic Diagnosis in AYUSH System: An Objective Assessment: A HIP –SDT Hybrid Analytical Approach.

Gayatri on Origin of Universe: A Cosmic AUM Modulation Model

Completed the final copy of the paper on “Vedic perspective in whole body bio-electrical activity: A Tetra-Polar Bio-Electrical Recording Method - A Vedic Essence of Bio-Energy Assessment

DeTAiLS

PAPeR uNDeR ReVieW

AuTHOR(S)

Anita Verma Sanjay Shete Gururaj R. Doddoli

An Integrated therapy approach for the management of obesity-related disorders: A case report. Under peer review (2018)

DeTAiLS

PROPOSeD PROJeCTS

AuTHOR(S)

Principal Investigator Pratibha RajbhojCo-Investigators R.S. Bhogal S.D. Pathak

Principal Investigator Pratibha RajbhojCo-Investigators R.S. Bhogal S.D. Pathak

Principal Investigator S.D. PathakCo-Investigators Amol Raut Pratibha Rajbjoj R.S. Bhogal

Effect of Trataka Kriya on the measures of Anxiety, Mental health and Immune status of rural individuals of Lonavla (Under CRC Scheme)

Effect of Agnisara on the Physiological & Biochemical Parameters (Under CRC Scheme)

Studies on effect of Yoga and relevant training on averting symptoms of Diabetes Type 2 and its correlation with gene expression - A prospective outcome randomised controlled study’ (Under applications for Extra Mural Research projects, AYUSH)

Not initiated

Not initiated

The project was submitted to AYUSH, Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of AYUSH recommended the project. Dept of AYUSH suggested P.I. to re-submit the Institutional Ethics Certificate and minutes of the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) meeting as per the norms of the ICMR.

DeTAiLS STATuS


fACuLTY DeVeLOPMeNT TRAiNiNG

02.

Dynamic Suryanamaskar and Yoga A lecture of two Polish Scientists Dr Pilis and Dr Kryzstof on their research based on Dynamic Suryanamaskar and Yoga for students and Kaivalyadham staff was arranged.

01.

Training Session for ieC and SRD Staff Arranged a training session facilitated by Chairman B.B. Singh to all the IEC members and SRD Staff

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S.A.D.T. Gupta Yogic Hospital and HealthCare

Centre

Ayurveda

Garden Main-tenance

Sadapurna

Accommo-dation

Yoga Programs

Naturopathy

Yoga & RelaxationYoga & NaturopathyYoga & Ayurveda

Out Patient Department (OPD)

Out Patient Department (OPD)

Mr Subodh TiwariCEO

Ms Swati TemghareAccounts Executive Mr Vicky Kavandar

Office Assistant

Mr Prashant JagtapSupervisor – Maintenance

Ms Heena MehtaSupervisor – Kitchen

Mr Ravindra Dauneria

Supervisor – Garden & Plantation

Ms Bhumi ChoksiManager – Administration

Mr Sagar GavhaneAssistant

Accountant

Ms Sarika umbreSupervisor - House keeping

Ms Alifiya SarolwalaOffice Executive

Administrative Team

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Medical Team

Dr Prakash AgarwalM.B.B.S., D.G.O.Visiting Faculty

Dr Sharadchandra BhalekarB.A.M.S., P.G.D.P.C.Hon. Medical Officer

Dr Jagdish BhutadaB.A.M.S., D.P.C.

Sr Ayurvedic Consultant

Dr Asmita DevanganB.N.Y.S. R.M.O. - Naturopathy Dept

Dr Gururaj R.D.B.A.M.S.R.M.O. - Ayurveda Dept

Mrs Kusum SharmaD.N.M.S.Naturopath & Yoga Instructor

Yoga Team

Mr Neeraj SinghSr Yoga Teacher

Ms SaraswatiAssistant Yoga Teacher

Mr Amit SharmaAssistant Yoga Teacher

Ms Jyoti SoniSr Yoga Teacher

Mr BanwarilalAssistant Yoga Teacher

for eons, the value of Yogic System for treatment, rehabilitation and prophylaxis of certain diseases has been well known and rightfully acknowledged. Thus the Rugna Seva Mandir, a department devoted exclusively to the treatment of various diseases through yoga, has been functioning at Kaivalyadham since 1924, its year of inception. With the passage of time the number of patients seeking the advantages of yogic therapy increased and the need was felt to establish a full-fledged Yogic Hospital to cater to them. This became possible with the bountiful donation by Shri Amritlal Gupta, who personally experienced the benefits of yogic therapy. The Shrimati Amolakdevi Tirathram Gupta Hospital is a result of his magnanimous donation.

Since founding in 1924, the number of patients seeking the advantages of yogic therapy increased to the point of justifying a full- fledged yogic hospital. This is the first ever hospital of its kind in india where yogic treatment is given under complete medical supervision and results assessed on scientific lines with the help of a research laboratory. The aim now is to provide people with an efficient system of health management through yogic practices, Ayurvedic cleansing and naturopathic treatments.

The health center at Kaivalydhama has about 70 rooms and hosts over 3000 people every year. People come for weekly packages consisting of yoga and relaxation, panchkarma and ayurvedic therapy and naturopathy and massage therapy. The accommodations are spread across the campus, with simple clean rooms, attached toilets, air-conditioning and a vegetarian diet.

We place a lot of importance on staff meetings, which are held once a month. in such meetings, we discuss the suggestions received from the participants and the staff members. Kaivalyadhama is a place of spiritual growth and development. it is an environment designed to nurture the intellectual curiosity, external and internal awareness as well as the physical health of all its residents.

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01 Yoga Programmes

01. Yoga & Relaxation

Yoga and Relaxation is a programme including Asana and Pranayama, Tratak, Chanting, Pranayama and specific Yogic advice along with food and stay.

Any therapy, if availed by these participants, is given on ala-carte basis, in Ayurveda or Naturopathy departments.

The yoga that Kaivalyadhama promotes has three main parts:

First is the practice of asanas, pranayama, kriyas, and meditation. Asanas induce increased awareness of physical and psychological processes by controlled stretching, contraction, and relaxation of various muscles, coordinated through balance and holding of postures.

Pranayama involves the manipulation of breathing and an increased awareness of pressures within the chest and abdomen.

Kriyas are purifying processes which eliminate toxins from the body.

Finally, meditation practice increases awareness of one’s mental functioning. It makes us more aware of our restlessness, which in turn creates feelings of fear, insecurity, and stress. All aspects of this first part of treatment combine to return the body to its healthy, harmonious, and balanced state. The second part is concerned with the regulation of diet as well as control of daily habits such as sleep, recreation, and work. This helps in removing the irritants responsible for much of our imbalances. Finally, the third part concerns changes in attitude, behavior, and lifestyle.

Basic intention of this programme is to improve the Yogic practices and relax in the beautiful environment

Each programme is of duration in multiple of one week, and start from Sunday.

02. Yoga & Naturopathy

This programme includes Naturopathic therapies in addition to sessions for yoga –relaxation. The principal aim of Naturopathy is to teach people the art of healthy living by changing their daily routine and habits—this not only cures the disease but makes our bodies strong and glowing.

There are four classifications: food, mud, water and massage therapies. In food therapy, the idea is to consume what we eat in its natural form as much as possible as it is by itself a medicine. This mainly includes fresh fruit, fresh leafy green vegetables, and sprouts; and there are different combinations of purifying, strengthening, or pacifying foods. These must be consumed in the correct proportion, and the stomach left a little empty.

To extract intoxicants from the body, both mud baths and mud packs are used, particularly for ailments such as high blood pressure, tension headaches, anxiety, constipation, plus gastric and skin disorders.

There are several main types of water therapy using clean fresh and cool water; and after this type of a treatment, the body feels refreshed and energised.

Finally there is a massage therapy which increases the blood flow, removing stiffness, weariness, and pain from muscles and this can work in conjunction with some of the other naturopathic therapies.

Therapies based on Naturopathy principles and diet advices based on requirement is given Fresh pressed juices in ‘Sattva’ juice center is an important part for these participants.

03. Yoga & Ayurveda

This includes all facilities of Yoga Relaxation plus specific Ayurvedic Therapy in form of Panchakarma.

Ayurveda is a complete medical system which has a unique way of understanding the body, and also of interpreting and improving one’s health.

Each patient attends a consultation with the Ayurveda physician to assess their current state of health and what course of treatment, if any, is to be adopted. There are three specific directions which are followed in deciding the course of treatment: Dosha (body energy), Dhatu (body tissue), and Mala (excretory products); and treatments are in two directions: Shodan (cleansing) and Shaman (balancing). Some treatments are prescribed for a specific reason, but others are given as a tailor-made sequence or programme of approach to the ailment.

Some Ayurvedic methods are similar to Naturopathy, but the main differences are that in Ayurveda, the traditional remedies and medicines are implicated to a greater extent; and that the treatment is aimed at specifically curing or relieving ailments.

During this, diet of the participants is changed specifically as per therapeutic demand. After the internal and external oilation as required specifically the main therapy is administered followed by rejuvenating therapy.

There is a post consultation regarding diet and lifestyle correction along with herbal supplements which is advised for betterment of health.

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How does our healthcare programme work?

Arrival on Sunday

Medical Consultation

for Yoga Relaxation, Yoga & Naturopathy or Yoga & Ayurveda

program

Selection of program. Three types of Yoga

sessions, i.e., therapy, basic & advanced

Schedule includes

Naturopathy, Ayurveda sessions, lectures, specific

pranayama, tratak session and

chanting

If participants stay for more than one week then

they have progressive schedule of practice

Participant Distribution in prime programmes

Male

Female

Total

OPD

311

610

921

513

227

349

576

979

327

491

818

--

865

1,450

2,315

1,492

PARTICIPANTS AYURVEDA NATUROPATHY RELAXATION TOTAL

Participation in Workshops

Intensive course

Patanjali Yoga Sutras

Indian Philosophy and Psychology

Meditation Workshop

Pranayama - Intermediate

Pranayama - Advanced

Pranayama - Immersion

Pranayama - Beginners

Pranayama & Anushthana

Beyond Cancer

Chronic Cures

8

30

12

84

19

28

29

20

25

8

8

WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS

64%Indian

participation 1,477

36%International participation838

Total Participation

2,315

Maharashtra

Delhi & NCR

Chandigarh

Andhra Pradesh

Rajasthan

Bihar

Madhya Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Jharkand

Uttarakhand

Kerala

Manipur

Chhattisgarh

Tripura

Haryana

Jammu & Kashmir

Odisha

Gujarat

Assam

Punjab

West bengal

Telengana

Total

417

36

9

25

12

25

22

16

1

2

3

1

2

1

18

1

1

37

1

2

14

4

650

600

33

10

27

17

26

16

9

0

0

0

0

0

0

12

0

0

61

0

2

11

3

827

STATE

iNDiAN NATiONALS (1,477)

MALE FEMALE

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Participant Feedback

Attention Received

Benefits Derived

Pranayama Session

Accounts

250

200

150

100

50

0

Ayurveda Housekeeping Library Naturopathy Reception Kitchen Environment

Departments Poor Fair Average Good Excellent

Aesthetics & Interiors

250

200

150

100

50

0

Cleanliness Housekeeping

infrastructure Yoga

Tratak Session

250

200

150

100

50

0

02 Gardens

YOGA Of HeRBS

We have been propagating and conserving indigenous, medicinal and rare plants species of the Western Ghats in our protected land by developing a Herb garden (Aushadhi Vanam), Nutrition garden (Haritvanam) and Kamadhenu vatica (Fodder for cattle) for over 7 years now. We have been using purely organic methods for this propagation work for Green Ashram project.

The objectives of such a venture were manifold.

1. To cultivate, conserve and propagate the indigenous trees, medicinal plants.

2. To generate an awareness of the need for afforestation, organic methods of cultivation, water conservation organic waste management techniques, etc.

3. Creating awareness among the youngsters, visitors and common man about connection between biodiversity and thematic parks, gardens.

4. To create an environment that protects and nurtures local species.

Over the years, plantation was accomplished principally using local seeds and saplings with organic methods. Gmelina arborea, Oroxylum indium, Terminalia chebua, wild turmeric, wild portulaca, dioscorea and asparagus to name just few. We also added in both the gardens several varieties of Tulsi, aromatic plants and most importantly wild edible plants.

We have nearly 145 varieties of the plants in our land and several varieties of indigenous seeds in our seed bank.

This enchanting display of Nature not only gives joy to one’s eyes but also solace to mind by creating the atmosphere of serenity and purity for self-reflection.

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01. Harit Vanam

For Ayurveda, eating food is part of a much larger process of living harmoniously and joyously with the surroundings. Apart from a correct lifestyle

that incorporates Yoga in the routine, right food was also an inherent part of traditional diet. Well-modulated/ regulated diet is the best medicine.

In this garden we seek to demonstrate and conserve some of the important indigenous vegetables/ fruits/ spices / wild herbs that have sustained humanity on this beautiful planet for centuries. It is therefore, both important and urgent

that we are aware of some of these ‘wild’ plants and actively involved in their conservation and propagation.

02. Aushadhi Vanam

The precepts of Ayurveda can be found in Atharvaveda which were formally and comprehensively dealt with in Caraksamhita by Caraka. The myth says that after having dealt the Science of life, Caraka assumed the identity of Patanjali and developed Yoga sutras. By observing the tenets of Yoga and Ayurveda one lives longer, healthy and with vigour. Most of the native plants are medicinal plants and not only they are backbone of Ayurveda but also used in all other systems of medicines such as Unani, Homeopathy, Siddha and Allopathic. In today’s challenging times the need for their conservation is both dire and crucial. Some other aspects of native medicinal plants.

1. ecological

As per the reference in “ Atharvaveda” these plants have property of purifying the air as well as filtering out harmful radiations. The routine practice of wearing herbs in illness was a part of treatment earlier which now is known as Aromatherapy.

2. Medicinal

Over 70% of our medicines are plant based. We know that the efficacy and potency of these medicines largely depend upon the quality as well as the freshness of herbs and these gardens would assure the supply of such fresh herbs.

3. educational

These gardens could prove to be an important medium to educate students and population not only about culture, rich traditions and biodiversity but also the importance and significance of home remedies.

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03 Naturopathy

Attention Received

150

100

50

0

Hygiene & Cleanliness Quality of Treatment Atmosphere

Treatment feedback Poor Fair Average Good Excellent

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04 Ayurveda

Attention Received

150

100

50

0

Hygiene & Cleanliness Quality of Treatment Atmosphere

Treatment feedback Poor Fair Average Good Excellent

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05 Sadapurna

Great care is taken to provide wholesome meals, which are nutritious and easily digestible. Meals are accompanied by fresh fruit, soups and salad, thus ensuring a healthy balance of diet. All this has been possible not merely by the efforts of the people of this Institute but also because of yoga enthusiasts who have been visiting the place over the years in increasing numbers. Their valuable suggestions have helped the institute in its endeavour towards perfection.

Ambience Cleanliness Dining Hall Food Quality Taste

250

200

150

100

50

0

food feedback Poor Fair Average Good Excellent

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06 Accommodation

ACCOMMODATiON

Main Building Standard

Soham Kutir Standard

Soham Kutir executive

Soham Deluxe

Main Building

Main Building

Vedanta Kutir

Amruta Kutir

TOTAL

Attached Bathroom

Attached Bathroom

Attached Bathroom

Attached Bathroom

Common Bathroom

Suites

Single Ex. Suite

Double Ex. Suite

2

2

2

2

2

3

1

2

12

5

5

10

9

4

5

5

55

24

10

10

20

18

12

5

10

113

TYPe PeRSONS/ROOM # Of ROOMS TOTAL

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Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai

Yoga update

KAIVALYADHAMA, MUMBAI

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BMC yoga teacher meeting

Mou with Mahatma Night Degree College

Railway motormen training at Kurla

Lecture on fat To fit by Dr Sharad Bhalekar

ONGC corporate yoga training

Divyanga students visit

from society for the vocational

rehabilitation of the retarded

Workshop on Lifestyle

Disorder through yoga &

diet by Dr G.B. Sharma Yoga session for

students of B.M. Ruia College


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BMC Schools Yoga Training

Birla College Students


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OPD at Cooper Hospital

Thane Marathon By Police Commissioner

Yoga Classes for iDBi Bank

employees

Orientation Lecture by Shri Sudhir Tiwari

Visit Of NSS Students of Somaiya College

Lecture on Detox through Naturopath And Yoga Workshop

Lecture to family Members Of Army


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Workshop on Yog Nidra at Mithibhai College with Guru Amrit Desai Lecture by Shri Omprakash Tiwari on Pranayama

Phoenix Mega Medical Camp

Workshop at Mithibai College for Management of exam stress thought Yoga

Exam stress is a leading cause of some extreme steps taken by students. As an effort to douse fears, and misconceptions, Kaivalaydhama and Mithibai College jointly organised a workshop on stress management for students in the month of Jan 2018. Shri Vipin Sharma, IAS, Commissioner Education was the Chief Guest. Shri Subodh Tiwari gave a key note speech emphasizing on the aspects of introspection and ensuring efforts are made to relax ones own self through simple practices. Dr Rajpal Hande, Principal of the College organised this event for the benefit of the student of junior college. This workshop intended to equip the students with a methodology to deal with anxiety, worry and fear which arises during the examination.


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Talk on gynaecological issues to women’s wellness through Yoga & Ayurveda

Age with grace workshop

Personality enhancement lecture by Mr Suresh Malkani for the staff

Swami Anubhavananda Talk

College students of Ayurvedic Poddar College to learn Yoga on 27th March

Workshop on “Yoga for Promotion Of Women’s Health”

Women special workshop by AYuSH on Menopause


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Kaivalyadhama, Jaipur

Certificate Course in Yoga

Kaivalyadhama Jaipur started its academic activity this year. The First batch of CCY (Certificate Course of Yoga) had a humble beginning with ten students (including one foreigner). The Course began in February 2017 and completed in April. 2017. It was a traditional inauguration of the course in the presence of the Working Committee of Kaivalyadhama Jaipur, Faculties and Students.Kaivalyadhama Jaipur conducted its second batch of CCY from July to September 2017. The third batch of Certificate Course in Yoga started in January 2018.

Month-long Yoga Camps for Common Public

At Kaivalyadhama Jaipur it was a month of celebration for Yoga enthusiasts. We organised three outdoor month long camps at three different locations (Nirman Nagar, Shyam Nagar & Triveni Nagar) across Jaipur, conducted by our teachers Srilata, Nidhi and Preeti. These camps were open for all, free of cost for public. Hundreds of participants enjoyed and learned Kaivalyadhama lineage traditional Yoga during these camps. The sessions conducted by the teachers were educative not just instructions but experiential.

Certification of Yoga Professionals as per QCi scheme

In the month of July and November, Kaivalyadhama Jaipur organised and conducted the examinations of QCI Level-I & Level-II. Participants were from Jaipur and across Rajasthan.

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Certification of Yoga Professionals as per QCi scheme

Training to School Teachers

In first week of January Kaivalyadhama Jaipur conducted a three days Yoga training workshop for the visiting teachers of a reputed school from Delhi. It was a perfect crowd to deliver and teach something which we believe is not only right but necessary.

Tiny Tots Acquainted with Yog

As we did last year during summer with larger crowds, this year we have started our Social Outreach Mission in smaller and different groups of society. Our first assignment of the year was teaching Yoga to group of young children of The Nymph Pre-Primary School. Age group was 3 to 5 years. It was an interesting and challenging task for our teachers Ms Nidhi and Ms Srilata. Our teachers crafted the whole session in such a beautiful and fun loving way that they instantly got invitation for the similar activity from the another branch of same school.

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Kaivalyadhama, Bhopal

Yoga sessions for Additional District Judges at National

Judicial Academy in various months

Yoga Sessions for Principal District and Sessions Judges at

National Judicial Academy

Yoga Sessions for Judicial Academy

inauguration Ceremony Of 21 Days Yoga Prashikshan Shivir at Govt. College Nalkheda , M.P.

KAIVALYADHAMA, BHOPAL

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Yoga Session for foreign Judges from

Bangladesh at National Judicial Academy

Successfully completed 21 days Yoga Prashikshan in 20 Govt Colleges in all over M.P. from Dec 2017 to March 2018 covering 1900 particpants

inauguration Ceremony of 21 Days Yoga

Prashikshan Shivir at Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Govt Arts And Commerce

College at indore

Yoga Session's During Seminar for foreign Judges from Bangladesh At National Judicial Academy

Shri Tiwari ji’s lecture for Senior Citizens forum in

Presence of Shri Vishwas Dharmadhikariji,

Chairman, Varishth Nagrik Kalyan Aayog, M.P.

Shri Tiwari ji Honoured by Senior Citizen forum

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Kaivalyadhama, Delhi

Yoga Class for NCeRT staff

exhibit and sale counter at international Yoga fest

Exhibit and sale counter of publications, mats and t shirts at international yoga fest in Talkatora Stadium from 21st to 23rd March.

Yoga classes for Senior Delhi government officials

Yoga sessions in mornings 6 days a week have been started from January this

year at Bhagwan Das road for senior government

officers.

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infrastructurePurported Cost : Rs 10 crores

Kaivalyadhama is spread over 180 acres. The existing infrastructure can house hundred students and hundred patients. With a view to proliferate Yoga and train a greater number, enhancement of existing facilities:

01 extension of the college building - a Yoga hall 90’ x 120’ and 4 additional classrooms that can be used for multiple purposes.

02 An Auditorium to host international conferences & Yogic cultural programs.

03 erection of a sound barrier to maintain the serenity and tranquility of the area and prevent sound pollution.

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