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2015-16A N N U A L R E P O R T

Swami Kuvalyananda Marg, Lonavla | www.kdham.com | [email protected]

Very often philosophical gymnastics is mistaken for spiritual knowledge. it is to be remembered, howeVer, that no intellectual conViction or philosophical training will take an indiVidual eVen a whit nearer to the lord. practical experiences in the sublime region of ‘adhyatma’ alone count. these experiences can definitely be made possible through the psycho physiological processes of yoga.

“Swami Kuvalyanandafounder, kaiValyadhama yoga institutions

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It is a great pleasure to present Annual report for year 2015-16. 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. We are trying to preserve the soul

of Yoga as it is. May be in the digital time we are trying to cope with

progress which is made in Research field. We are trying to project

in short every aspect of our activity in the report. Kaivalyadhama is

progressively developing in the field of Research, Training & Thera-

py. New construction has come up. Demands are increasing. We are

trying our best to cope with but still there is much to be done. There

is lot of scope for enriching our knowledge in all departments. We

always remain thankful for Government of India & State Government

of India for their kind support without which we are not as we are.

Yours in the service of Yoga,

O.P. Tiwari

m e s s a g e

e d i t o r

Shalini Srivastava

c o n t r i b u t o r s

Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee

Mr. Sanjay Shete

Mrs. Sayali Vartak

Ms. Alifiya M. Sarolwala

Ms Malti Shanbag

d e s i g n

[email protected]

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08 / Central Administrative Department

13 / Meetings

18 / Guests Visit

22 / Kaivalyadhama across the World

35 / New Infrastructural Development

40 / Staff Trips

44 / Finances

46 / International Day of Yoga (IDY): Yogyaan 21st June 2015

52 / 8th International Conference on Yoga &

Education: Principles and Practice

61 / Collaborations

65 / Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis

105 / Philosophico-Literary Research Department

121 / Scientific Research Department

141 / S.A.D.T. Gupta Yogic Hospital and Health Care Centre

c o n t e n t s

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f u n c t i o n a l r e p r e s e n t a t i o n o f t h e c . a . d .

f u n c t i o n s o f t h e c . a . d .

Shri Sharad Sinha Smt. Malti Shanbag Smt. Ashwini Mudalgikar Shri Bandu Kute

Smt. Shraddha Kulkarni Shri. Praveen Veer Smt. Sangamitra

Shri Subodh Tiwari Brig. Suhas Smt. Pushpa Mandke Kaivalyadhama SMYM Samiti

Philosophico Literary

Research

Scientific Research

Department

Srimati Amolakdevi Gupta Yogic

Hospital

THeRAPYReSeARch

Gordhandas Seksaria

college of Yoga & cultural Synthesis

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central Administrative

Department

ADMIn. & cooRD.

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a d V i s o r y b o a r d m e m b e r s

01. Justice (Retd.) Shri B.n.Srikrishna (chairman) F o R M E R J u D G E , S u P R E M E C o u R T o F I N D I A

02. Dr. Rajan Welukar V I C E C H A N C E L L o R , M u M b A I u N I V E R S I T Y

03. Sh. S.K. Tripathi F o R M E R E D u C A T I o N S E C R E T A R Y

04. Dr. P.B. Desai M S , F R C S E , F A C S , o N C o L o G I S T , P A D M A b H u S H A N A W A R D E E

05. Dr. nelen Shah o R T H o P A E D I C S u R G E o N

06. S.D. Palkar C A R D I o T H o R A C I C S u R G E o N

07. Sh. B.c. Khatua F o R M E R S E C R E T A R Y ( C H A I R M A N , F o R W A R D M A R K E T C o M M I S S I o N )

G o V T . o F I N D I A

08. Sh. P.h. Parekh S E N I o R C o u N S E L S o P R E M E C o u R T P A D A M S H R E E A W A R D E E

09. Dr. G. Ramakrishna F o R M E R P R o F E S S o R N A T I o N A L C o L L E G E , b A N G A L o R E

10. Dr. Anand Gokani D I A b E T o L o G I S T

11. Dr. Shirley Telles D I R E C T o R o F R E S E A R C H , P A T A N J A L I Y o G A P E E T H

12. Sh. M. narsimhappa, IRD (Retd) F o R M E R C H I E F I N C o M E T A x C o M M I S S I o N E R

13. Sh. Vinay Bansal F o R M E R C o M M E R C E S E C R E T A R Y , G o V T . o F I N D I A

g o V e r n i n g b o d y m e m b e r s

01. Swami Maheshananda C H A I R M A N

02. Shri T.S. Routela d i r e c t o r , m i n i s t r y o f h . r . d . , g o V t . o f i n d i a

03. Shri Anil Kakria d eputy secretary (i.f.d.), ministry of h.r.d., goVt. of india

04. Shri D.P. Toor c . a . o . ( . i . f . a . ) n . c . e . r . t .

05. Dr. Dhanraj Mane d i r e c t o r , d e p t . o f h i g h e r e d u c a t i o n , g o V t . o f m a h a r a s h t r a

06. Shri K.P. Talwar M E M b E R

07. Justice D.R. Dhanuka (Retd.) M E M b E R

08. Managing Trustee, Satyanarayan Mandir M E M b E R

09. Smt. B.P. Khetan M E M b E R

10. Shri R.R. Seksaria M E M b E R

11. Shri Dinesh Panjwani M E M b E R

12. Justice (Retd.) Dr.S. Radhakrishan M E M b E R

13. Shri R.K. Dauneria M E M b E R

14. Dr. Vartika Dubey, or Representative Advocate nivit Srivastava M E M b E R

15. Dr. S.K. Ganguly M E M b E R

16. Dr. B.R. Sharma M E M b E R

17. Smt. P.L. Mandke A S S o C I A T E M E M b E R

18. Shri Subodh Tiwari M E M b E R

19. Shri o.P. Tiwari S E C R E T A R Y

g o V e r n a n c e

ADVISoRY BoARD

GoVeRnInG BoDY

Board of Life

Members

executive committee

Finance committee

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m e e t i n g sc o n s u l t a n t s

executive committee circular Resolutions of ex-ecutive committee

Finance committe

Board of Advisors

APR 4 2015 APR 11 2015 JUN 5 2015

JUN 16 2015

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executive committee

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Governing Body




General Body

executive committee

Governing Body

executive committee

Board of Life Members

JUN 17 2015

JUL 17 2015

JUL 8 2015

AUG 8 2015 AUG 25 2015

OCT 30 2015

MAR 3 2016

MAR 22 2016

JUL 11 2015

SEP 11 2015

NOV 17 2015

MAR 3 2016

MAR 23 2016

JUL 11 2015

OCT 30 2015

FEB 3 2016

MAR 23 2016

o u r l e g a l c o n s u l t a n t s

Parekh & co. N E W D E L H I

Advocate Smt. Meena Desai M u M b A I

Advocate Shri. nivit Shrivastava M u M b A I

Advocate Shri. Jayant Shaligram P u N E

o u r a u d i t o r s

M/s Dinubhai & co. chartered Accountants M u M b A I - E x T E R N A L

Shri. Ganesh Date cA I N T E R N A L A u D I T o R

o u r a r c h i t e c t s

M/s Design Workshop L o N A V L A

o u r c o m p u t e r s y s t e m s m a n a g e r

M/s Indegenous Systems L o N A V L A

o u r w e b m a s t e r a n d m e d i a a d V i s o r

Mr. Tuhin chowdhury

o u r g r a p h i c d e s i g n e r s

obsessive compulsive Designers P u N E

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ministry of education, goVernment of india, new delhi

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

ministry of finance goVernment of india, new delhi

To receive donation under section 35 (1) 9 (ii) from 1979. Govt of India’s Notification dt. 26.09.1979.

ministry of home affairs, new goVernment of india delhi

Permanent Registered under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act.(1976) No.083930295 dt. 21.12.1998. To receive donation for promotion of Research Training & Treatment in Yoga.

ministry of science & technology, goVernment of india, new delhi

Recognition under the Scheme on Scientific and Industrial Research Organizations (SIRO’s) 1998. Recognition is up to 31.03.2016.

finance diVision, mumbai goVernment of maharashtra

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

ministry of h.r.d., department secondary & higher education, goVernment 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

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

uniVersity of pune, pune

Approved Centre for Post graduate research 14.09.2007

department of a.y.u.s.h., ministry of health and family welfare through m.d.n.i.y.

Nodal Agency for implementation of the scheme of Swami Vivekananda District Wellness Centers.

m e e t i n g s

1. adVisory board meeting

On 16th June 2015 the Board of Advisors met at Lonavla. Important issues for further growth of the institute

relating to policy matters were discussed.

2. meeting of the goVerning body

On 11th July 2015, the meeting of the Governing Body of Kaivalyad-

hama S.M.Y.M.Samiti was held at the institute. Important deci-

sions of increasing the fees of the courses in the college, approval

of the new board of studies, passing the budget for the year 2015-

16, took place in this meeting.

3. Q.c.i. certification scheme meeting

Shri R.S Bhogal attended a meet-

ing on Yoga certification for Yoga

professionals organized by Qual-

ity Control of India on 2nd June

2015. This was held to discuss the

certifying examination for yoga

teachers. He was also a part of the

examiner panel to examine the

performance of examinees

i n s t i t u t i o n a l r e c o g n i t i o n s

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4. Q.c.i. technical committee meeting

Shri. Subodh Tiwari represented Kaivalyadhama in

the meeting of the Quality Council of India, Technical

Committee at Delhi on the 11th Feb. The level 1 syl-

labus called Yoga Instructor was unanimously final-

ized. The Level 2 Yoga Teacher syllabus is also ready.

4. i.y.a. executiVe council meeting

Meeting of Indian Yoga Association was held on the 4th November 2015 at MDNIY New Delhi. Shri. O.P.Tiwari

presided over the meeting which was attended by the executive committee members. Deliberations regard-

ing IYA becoming the Certifying Body under the QCI scheme and taking necessary steps was done and orga-

nization of the office in that context was thought of.

5. Q.c.i. adVisory board meeting

Shri. Subodh Tiwari represented Kaivalyadhama in the meeting of the QCI, Advisory Board at Delhi at the res-

idence of Shri.Vinod Khanna, MP under the Chairmanship of Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji. Important policies which

were discussed in this meeting were (a) The purity of Yoga should be maintained and Patanjali Yoga Sutra

should be considered as the core document in formation of any syllabus (b) When the Yoga therapy module

will be considered, involvement of allopathic doctors who practice Yoga should also be done.

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1. general manager, central railways

General Manager of Central railways, visited

Kaivalyadhama Mumbai on 8th May, 2015. A discus-

sion to start the Yoga classes for the employees of

Central Railways was held with the GM, which was

successfully implemented.

3. surgeon Vice admiral tapan sinha

Surgeon Vice Admiral Tapan Sinha, SM visited the

institute accompanied by the officers from the INS

Shivaji. Being from the medical fraternity, he was

shown around the Scientific Research Department

in detail and thereafter the premises of the insti-

tute. We had a meaningful discussion of future pos-

sibilities of cooperation

5. prof roger sages, sweden

Prof Roger Sages, Associate Professor, Department

of Psychology, Lund University, Sweden delivered

lecture on “The scientific study of first-person sub-

jective experiences.” in September.

2. admiral sunil lanba

Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, the present Chief

of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy paid a visit to the

institute and went around all the departments.

4. menge uniVersity, china

There was a visit by the delegation of Menge Uni-

versity, Kunming China.

6. shri. ashok ghelot

Shri Ashok Gehlot former Chief Minister of Rajas-

than visited the institute and went around seeing

the various facilities and departments.

g u e s t s V i s i t

7. yogrishi swami ramdeV

Yogrishi Swami Ramdev visited Kaivalyadhama,

Lonavla on 15th January 2016. He demonstrated the

art of Nauli and uddiyan bandh. Swamiji said “Ap-

proximately 100 years ago when no one thought

of Yoga, leave alone research in it, Swami Kuvaly-

ananda started Kaivalyadhama in Amalner in 1917

and then established it in Lonavla in the year 1924.

Kaivalydhama Yoga Institute is the foremost yoga

institute to have pioneered yoga research. They

share our ideology and that’s why we thought of

combining our energies and doing more research”

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8. swami teJomayananda

Swami Tejomayananda, Global Head of the

Chinmaya Mission visited Kaivalyadhama in the

month of February 2016. Swami ji was just awarded

the Padma Vibhsuhan, the second highest civilian

award by the Govt. of India. He also gave an enlight-

ing talk to the students and staff of the institutes in

his simple but meaningful light hearted way.

There was a big fan following of Swami-ji who

accompanied him and greeted him in Lonavla.

What distinguishes him the most is his simplicity,

his forthright nature and direct expression from

heart.

9. shri. aJit sharan, a.y.u.s.h.

Shri. Ajit Sharan, Secretary of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India visited the institute on the 19th of

March 2016 and stayed for a day. He toured all of the departments on campus, held discussions, and experi-

enced yoga practice. His visit highlighted the need for coordination between Kaivalydhama and AYUSH, The

Ministry of AYUSH will shortly create standards in the field of yoga training, to maintain high-quality yoga ed-

ucation and learning. A well-organized and forthright man, Shri. Ajit Saran will definitely take AYUSH forward

and we wish him luck with his future ventures.

10. yogacharya dr. ananda balayogi bhaVanani

Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Chairman of the International Centre for Yoga Education and

Research at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India conducted a two days’ workshop on “Anatomy & Physiology

of Cardio - Respiratory System in relation to Yoga Therapy in September. He is also the chairman of Yoganjali

Natyalayam, the premier institute of Yoga and Carnatic Music and Bharatanatyam in Pondicherry.

(www.rishiculture.org)

11. shri. anil Jauhri, Q.c.i.

Shri.Anil Jauhri , CEO of NACB, Quality Control India

(QCI) visited Kaivalyadhama and spoke to the stu-

dents and faculty about the ongoing efforts for certi-

fication by QCI. His speech invoked great enthusiasm

amongst the students.

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china – yunnan proVince conference: “yoga and ayurVeda for elderly care”

Shri. Subodh Tiwari was invited to Honghe University in Yunnan Province as a guest speaker for the confer-

ence. Before that a lecture was held at Kunming the capital of Yunnan province.

A visit to site of Hani Ethnic group was also arranged where a lot of research is going on and has been declared

as a world heritage site by UNESCO. The approach is to research the ethnicity and also follow the phenome-

nological approach towards research. This approach is descriptive and qualitative. The trip would see more

cooperation amongst the institute and the university.

k a i V a l y a d h a m aa c r o s st h e w o r l d

beiJing, shanghai & guangzhau

Shri. R.S. Bhogal was sent to China’s leading Yoga Institute Yogi Yoga, for conducting a seven-day yoga med-

itation workshop at each of its three yoga centers. The workshops highlighted the traditional approach to

dhyana as found in the Bhagwad-Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, selected Upanishads and yogic texts.

beJing, china teachers training course

The course commenced on 7th May and continued until 25th May 2015. There were 75 participants. The daily

programme began with a pranayama session in morning from 6.30 to 8.30 AM, followed by breakfast. The

session ended with question and answers and lectures.

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china international yoga conference

Shri O.P. Tiwari attended a conference in Bejing,

China which was attended by 1300 delegates. Many

famous people from the Iyengar school, Mr. Beria

from France and other teachers participated in it. The

closing function was attended by Mr. Bhasker, CM at

the Indian Embassy. It gave a new message of yoga to

the people and was a great success.

france teachers’ training course

In July 2015, a twelve days Teachers’ Training Course was organized in France. Shri O.P. Tiwari taught the

Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Patanjali Yoga Sutra. There were periods for teaching, as well as question and

answers and practical sessions in the morning and evening. The course concluded with success, and the par-

ticipants appreciated and wished that the course should continue.

nantes, france pranyama and nada yoga workshop

Yogarasa hosted a three-day course on the SACRED BREATH with Sudhir Tiwari and Lav Sharma, in Nantes

between 11th - 13th April 2015. The duet formed by Sudhir and Lav conquered the audience with their cheer-

fulness, dynamism and family complicity!

Mr. Lav translated all the teachings done by Sudhir (pranayama, ayurveda as well as three conferences on

the same topics and especially one about the link that exists between Ayurveda and pranayama). Lav taught

asanas and nada yoga. Satsang sessions were held daily, which were animated by Sudhir and Lav. There were

two fire ceremonies, by Sudhir, which were highly appreciated by the participants. The three days program

was very intense.

montpellier, france pranayama workshop

17th -19th April 2015 - Montpellier, France; and 25th –28th June - Jura, France

Workshops were conducted by Kaivalyadhama France on the basic theme was ‘fundamentals of traditional

asana, pranayama and meditational techniques’.

People from all over Europe attended this workshop. They learnt about the tradition of yoga and also about the

Kaivalyadhama lineage. Veronique Sharma, Corrine Demangel and Sudhir Tiwari represented Kaivalyadhama

and took the workshop.

The main theme of the workshop in Jura was Ayurveda. Asanas, pranayama and meditation techniques, as

well as pulse diagnosis were the main contents. Elizabeth Alixant, David Louis, Ann lis, Helen and Sudhir Tiwari

represented Kaivalyadhama and took the workshop.

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london, united kingdom yoga, asana, pranayama & meditation (29th to 31st may 2015)

Sudhir Tiwari was in London for a three days work-

shop which was a unique opportunity to study with

one of the most authentic voices in the world of

modern yoga. Sudhir Tiwari, a yogi and an ayurvedic

expert, shared his understanding of the science and

philosophy of yoga, and the key Hatha Yoga prac-

tices, in particular pranayama, asana and ayurveda,

in a modern and accessible way.

Vienna workshop on yoga, pranayama, ayurVeda and yoga philosophy

From July 16th to 19th, 2015 the Pureyoga Yoga Center

in Vienna had the pleasure to host a workshop on

Yoga, Pranayama, Ayurveda and Yoga philosophy led

by Sri Sudhir Tiwari.

People from numerous European countries gath-

ered together to spend some precious days in the

company of Sudhir. The morning sessions focused

on asana, pranayama and meditation. During the

afternoon lessons, Sudhir gave insights from his vast

knowledge on the yoga tradition and its practical and

theoretical roots, combining these aspects in a holis-

tic approach. Furthermore Sudhir led the group into a deeper understanding of sound based meditation, by

means of chanting ‘Omkar’ and chakra rooted resonances.

In addition, at the end of the workshop, each participant received an individual pranayama practice regimen

based on their pranic pulse sheets.

Once again, he left everyone impressed by his profound wisdom and at the same time his modesty and his

kind and respectful manner of treating people.

therapy in yoga and fundamentals of ayurVeda & pranayama (3rd - 5th apr, 2015)

Delight Yoga was honored to offer a special Easter workshop with SHri Sudhir Tiwari, the son of the pran-

ayama Master Shri O.P. Tiwari.

A weekend of yoga, ayurveda and pranayama in its therapeutic format, according to the tradition of the

Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute of Lonavala, India. This3-days workshop included pranic pulse taking, kriyas,

asanas, personal pranayama practice regimen, chanting, meditation techniques using traditional methods

and guidelines and an optional individual ayurvedic

consultation with ayurvedic pulse taking.

Principles of yogic therapy was discussed from mod-

ern and scientific perspectives that can be applied to

one’s day-to-day living. Study of selected sutras (aph-

orisms) from ‘Carak Saram’, an ayurvedic text written

for yoga practitioners were also included.

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bodhiyoga, taipei adVanced yogi therapy workshop (dec. 12th to 18th, 2015)

Sudhir Tiwari, with all his learning, Yoga and Ayurveda from his teacher Swami Digambarji and his Father Shri

Om Prakash Tiwari, taught Yogic Therapy with traditional yoga texts and the essence of Ayurveda. He also

combined with easy and understandable examples and stories in his teaching. He taught how to make our

body stronger to fight for all the diseases by proper and correct asana practice, Pranayama practice, Mantra

chanting, and Ayurvedic diet to elevate our body immunity and find balance. There was also an Indian cooking

course to allow the particpants to have a glimpse of healthy Ayurvedic diet. Everyone enjoyed the cooking and

the meal. The students all cherish the rare opportunity of this course learning from the teacher.

anusthan with shri. tiwariJi

In the yogic tradition anushtan is the process of remaining in a particular condition. This year, Kaivalyadhama

offered a selective spiritual training course, anusthan, for those practitioners looking to advance in the field

of pranayama. Led by Shri O.P. Tiwari, one of the worlds’s leading authorities in pranayama and disciple of

Swami Kuvalayanandaji, the course welcomed over thirty long time practitioners of pranayama from over a

dozen different countries. As anusthan is more focused on yogic practices as opposed to theory, three daily

sessions of pranayama practice initiated by an auspicious fire ceremony (Havan) were led by Tiwariji.

adVanced pranayama course

In November, Shri O.P. Tiwari led an

advanced course in pranayama for those

practitioners looking to further their prac-

tice and knowledge in the field of pran-

ayama. Daily practice based sessions were

led by Tiwariji, with daily question and

answer sessions as well as discussions and

chanting of Patanjali’s yoga sutras along

with daily lectures with various professors

and doctors on pranayama related topics.

Kriya practices and asana classes were also

held every day.

thailand - bangkok

Upon the initiation of the Samhita Retreat, Shri O.P.

Tiwari went to Thailand on 10th July to conduct a

Pranayama workshop of 15 days. A total number of

75 people enrolled and participated in this workshop.

He also gave lectures on the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Talks on Yoga were presented by Shri R.S. Bhogal

at Bangkok University apart from three meditation

workshops at Baan Fu Waan; a health resort about

100 Km from Bangkok.

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teacher training course in pranayama (ttc)

Kaivalydhama’s biennial teacher training course (TTC)

in pranayama was led by Shri O.P. Tiwari this past

December. The TTC was mainly focused on practi-

cal teaching methods for developing teaching skills

rather than deepening one’s self practice. Many stu-

dents were long-term practitioners of pranayama

and were looking to further their knowledge of teach-

ing and develop their ability to convey information

related to pranayama according to the Kaivalyadhama lineage.

pranayama, yoga and ayurVeda workshops

January 16-23 - Beijing, China

Ashtanga Yoga Dublin , Ireland London, Uk

Helsinki, Finland

reorientation workshop

This December, teachers and students of

Kaivalyadhama were given the opportunity to re-ac-

quaint and hone their teaching skills as per the

Kaivalaydhama lineage. Guided by Shri Sudhir Tiwari,

the workshop focused on specific technical teaching

methods, which were based on traditional yoga texts

and addressed the practices of asanas, pranayama,

and kriyas. Interactive lectures and question/answer

sessions made for vivid discussions on the importance of lineage, tradition, and the scientific veracity of yogic

practices. Teachers and students were also given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills with practice

teaching sessions twice a day.

international yoga workshops on pranayama

During the months of January and February, Shri. O.P.

Tiwari, a leading authority in pranayama and a direct

disciple of Swami Kuvalyanadji, held two pranayama

workshops for the international yoga students of

Japan and China. The Japanese workshop, composed

of 30 teachers and students, and the Chinese, com-

posed of 50 teachers and students, lasted for two.

The workshops helped students and teachers alike

gain higher ground in their practices and in their experience of yoga. Tiwariji held daily practice-based ses-

sions and along with question-and- answer sessions. Daily lectures were given by various staff members of

Kaivalydhama on topics ranging from the Bhagvad Gita to scientific surveys of yoga.

yoga workshop at the conference of spic macay (31st may – 6th June 2015)

The 3rd International Convention was organized at IIT,

Powai (Mumbai). More than 1600 delegates from all

parts of the country as well as from all over the world

participated in this convention. Best of the musicians,

dancers and other artists graced the occasion by their

scintillating performances.

The delegates were exposed to yoga sessions con-

ducted by Senior Yoga Gurus from different schools

with 3-hour yoga sessions and intensive yoga

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chinchwad, pune india 27th april 2015

Shri R.S. Bhogal delivered a public lecture on “Stress Management through simple yogic technique” in Marathi

at the Ramakrishna More Hall, Chinchwad.

international conference on yoga and holistic health

Dr. B.R. Sharma, has been nominated as a Member of Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of Central Council

for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN) by the Hon’ble Minister of AYUSH (IC) as the president of the

Governing Body of this Council.

participation in indo-us workshop

The ministry of AYUSH hosted a workshop on cancer management between Indian and USA on Traditional

medicine through AYUSH Systems in Delhi on the 3rd & 4th of March 2016. Ms. Lee Majewski and Ms. Shalini Sri-

vastava represented the institute in this workshop. They presented about the cancer rejuvenation programs

being held in the institute and participated in the various discussions, held during the conference.

nagpur, maharashtra

Dr. B.R. Sharma has been nominated for five years as Member of Academic Council in K.K.K. Sanskrit Univer-

sity Ramtek.

kerala

Dr. B.R. Sharma deputation to Chinmaya International Foundation, Kerala.

secunderabad

In an effort to inculcate yoga into

the premiere management insti-

tute of the Ministry of Defense,

Shri Subodh Tiwari visited the

Centre for Defense Management.

He discussed the prospect of

incorporating yoga in their mod-

ules. During his time there, he

also recognized the officers partic-

ipating in the nine-month training

program.

rishikesh

Shri O.P. Tiwariji was invited to inaugurate the” International Yoga festival 16” organized by GMVN, Govt. of

Uttarakhand in Rishikesh. He spoke on comparative psychology between the West and India and today’s need

to ensure that the principles of Yoga are not sacrificed.

Lee Majewski, representing Kaivayadhama Yoga Institute was invited to give a talk at the Swami Rama ashram

about the Cancer Rejuvenation program and also at the Swami Rama hospital near Dehradun. She spoke at

the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust - Cancer Research Institute, about how yoga helps in healing cancer

patients. Doctors, oncologists, radiologists and surgeons were very pleased with the material presented. The

director expressed a desire to cooperate in the future and invited Lee to return for further work.

sessions were conducted for a selected group of participants 3 hours each day. On behalf of Kaivalyadhama,

these sessions were conducted by Dr. N. Ganesh Rao. The sessions included asanas, pranayama, mantra

chanting, meditation, relaxation, and so on. It is heartening to note that Dr. Rao’s sessions were attended by

the maximum number of delegates (approximately 150 to 175 on an average for every session).

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nashik

Dr. Sharad Bhalekar and Shri R.S.Bhogal were invited

to Nasik to deliver lectures on the fellowship course in

Yoga started by the Maharashtra University of Health

Sciences (MUHS). The course is jointly conducted by

MUHS, Kaivalyadhama and Yoga Vidya Gurukul. This

marked the first time a yoga course was designed and

made available specifically for medical professionals.

Shri Subodh Tiwari was invited to the Yoga Vidya

Gurukul , Nasik for their International Yoga Festival

in the month of Feb 2016. He spoke to over 300 dele-

gates on the topic “Essence of Pranayama.

chennai

Dr. S.D. Pathak and Shri. R.S. Bhogal, conducted a total of seven sessions of Yoga, comprising Asana, Pranayama,

Bandha, Mudra and Yoga Meditation, from Oct 31 to Nov 4, 2015, at Advanced School of Career Education of

SSN institute, Chennai. There was a discussion about signing MOU with SSN to conduct Research on Effect of

Kapalbhati on the Coronary Perfusion.

kerala

The inauguration of Yoga and Naturopathy Centre took place at the Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala.

Shri Subodh Tiwari was invited by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Babu Sebestian for launching this center.

inaugural of staff Quarters: madhaV niwas

Madhav Niwas is a new residential apartment block with 12 flats for its

staff members. It was inaugurated on 23rd September 2015. A puja was

performed to mark the completion and inauguration of the quarters.

Madhav Niwas is a dweller’s delight. It is spacious, well designed, well

ventilated and has magnificent views of the mountains. Twelve quarters

have been added to accommodate the staff members of Kaivalyadhama

institution.

n e w i n f r a s t r u c t u r a l d e V e l o p m e n t

Kaivalyadhama has constantly renovated and reshaped its campus. the team also suggests new projects and improving the existing structures for better facilities in the campus. in the year 2015-16 we have inspected and evaluated the conditions of our campus and brought about sustainable changes in our buildings and facilities.

mangalore uniVersity

Dr Pathak was invited by the Department of Human Consciousness and

Yogic Sciences at Mangalore University as a resource person for MSc &

Ph.D. students of Yoga, and as chief guest for the valedictory function

of the International Workshop on Yoga Therapy of South Korean group.

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manan kutir

In order to facilitate advance Pranayama and Meditation workshops in peaceful ambience, a studio has been

constructed right in the heart of gardens opposite HCC.

kriya section for g.s.college

In order to facilitate Shuddhikriya practices for yogic purification, 27 basins with requisite facility of hot and

cold water facility have been constructed. Students can practice Shatkriyas in morning session.

security enhancement

Whole Campus of Kaivalyadhama is now under CCTV Coverage. High Definition cameras have been installed

and monitored. Any security related event is immediately reported to the Management.

installation of a/V system

The Vashishtha Hall, Saraswati Hall and PLRD Hall have been equipped with Audio/Video system in order to

modernize the classroom and events occurring in Kaivalyadhama.

l.a.n. interconnection

Computer Systems in each Department are interconnected by Fiber Optic Cable.

improVed Ventilation

Boys Hostel and Annapurna Roof have been installed with Turbo Ventilator System in order to improve ven-

tilation in these buildings.

kamdhenu Vatika

The fodder garden in the Ashram has nearly 15 varieties of indigenous plants that are traditionally used as

fodder crops for the cattle.

zero garbage proJect

Segregated Garbage bins have been placed throughout the Campus. Instructions for proper garbage manage-

ment and disposal have been taught to the house keeping team.

firefighting

Firefighting equipment’s have been installed at appropriate places to minimize the risk.

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serVice rules

Prepared on the lines of Govt. of India. Revised and approved in the Meeting of Governing body dt.20.03.2004.

superVisory committee

Formed by Secretary

policy for preVenting harassment towards women employees

Discussed in the Executive Committee meeting held on 21.05.2005 & committee formed.

recruitment policy

Passed in the Governing Body Meeting held on 19th December 2008.

rosters

Revised and approved in the meeting of Governing Body dt. 19.12.2008

policy document for staff

Approved in the Executive Committee circulated to staff 19.05.2009 updated on 16th Feb

housing committee

Re-formed by Secretary 05.04.2010.

medi-claim policy

Approved in the Governing Body Meeting dt. 20.09.2010, implemented from Jan.2011.

h.r.manual

Approved in the Executive Committee dt. 22.4.2012

accounting policy

Discussed in the Board of Advisor’s meeting on 19.08.2012 approved in the Governing Body 26.10.2012.

purchase committee

Reformed by Executive Committee 4th April 2015.

annapurna committee

Formed by Executive Committee on 4th April 2015

n e w p o l i c i e s & s y s t e m s

The Kaivalyadhama family is happily growing in numbers. With

the increase, it has been necessary to ensure that efforts are

made to develop and strengthen relationships between everyone

belonging to the family. Ms.Priti Priyadarshini, our HR Consultant

conducted the first interactive team-building program for all the

staff members on the 12th of March 2016.

Multiple team building trips took place which focused on inter-

departmental growth and the fostering of staff relationships.

These trips have shown to increase efficacy among members by

enhancing communication at various levels of the work pyramid

as well as co-operation and understanding. Such measures taken

by Kaivalydhama’s management team are greatly improving the

productivity of each department.

s t r e n g t h e n i n g

h u m a n r e s o u r c e s a n d c a r e

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The College organized an educational tour in Malsar

for the Diploma in Yoga Education (DYED) students.

The trip duration was 5 days with visits to Swami

Narayan and Saibaba temples at Tital beach on the

way to Malsar. Once in Malsar, the students visited

many spiritual sites including Garudeshar Mandir,

Dattatreya temple, and Kabir Vada, ashrams and

enjoyed Naukavihar in the Narmada River. Highpoint

of the trip was visit to Swami Madhavdas Maharajji’s

ashram.

s t a f f t r i p s

On 15th August 2015, a trip was organized by

Kaivalyadhama Mumbai to Imagica, near Khopoli on

15th August 2015 for its employees. A total of 22 staff

members participated and thoroughly enjoyed the

excursion.

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g r o u p V i s i t s

d u r i n g t h e f i n a n c i a l y e a r 2 0 1 5 - 1 6

APR 24 2015

OCT 11 2015

NOV 27 2015

JAN 21 2016

JUN 26 2015

JUL 11 2015

DEC 22 2015

JAN 24-25 2016

JUL 17-19 2015

NOV 19 2015

JAN 23 2016

JAN 26-27 2016

ecGc Group from Mumbai

33 people

Indian Institute of Sci-ence edn. & Research

14 people

B.h. Ayurved Ma-havidyalaya, Nagpur

50 people

ccY Students from KDhama, Mumbai

25 people

Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba

10 people

chembur S.D.T. ed Vidyalaya Yoga Group

51 people

Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Ambegaon

40 people

Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai

27 people

Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai

30 people

Bharati Vidyapheeth, Pune - Korean Group

5 people

Ghantali Mitra Mandal, Thane

75 people

Karnataka University, Dharwad

40 people

FEB 20 2016

AUG 3 2015

MAR 25 2016

JAN 14 2016

FEB 24 2016

DEC 3 2015

MAR 26 2016

JAN 31 2016

JUN 3 2015

MAR 19 2016

JAN 31 2016

Yoga Maha Vidyalaya, Nashik

50 people

D.Y. Patil Ayurved college, nashik

80 people

Lonavla Arts and commerce college

40 people

Karnataka State Womens Uni., Bijapur

12 people

Ghantali Mitra Mandal, Thane

90 people

Pauline Van Marle, French Group

22 people

h.B., B.ed college, Vashi, new Mumbai

30 people

Yoga Vidyadham, Kolhapur

60 people

Vallabh Yoga classes, Sion

10 people

Sada Bahar Sr. citizens, Pune

48 people

Dr. Pathak, Medical Doctors, Mumbai

50 people

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f i n a n c e s

k . s . m . y . m . s a m i t i , l o n a V l a

i n c o m e f o r t h e y e a r 2 0 1 5 - 1 6

g.o.i. grant

(52%)

own contribution

(48%)

m.s. grant

(0%)

k . s . m . y . m . s a m i t i , l o n a V l a

e x p e n d i t u r e f o r t h e y e a r 2 0 1 5 - 1 6

salaries

(45%)

gratuity etc.

(10%)

maintenance of campus

(8%)

board charges

(9%)

traVel

(1%)

electricity

(7%)

other expenses

(20%)

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The vision of Kaivalyadhama was To celebraTe i.d.y. in a way where we could maKe a long Term effecT. Therefore, we chose The Theme of yogyaan - To reach The unreached. we wanTed To celebraTe iT wiTh people who were noT able To pracTice yoga, and where we had a possibiliTy of conTinuing iT afTer The celebraTions.

i n t e r n a t i o n a l d a y o f y o g a

china, chengdu

conference: “yoga - taking back to its roots.” organized by the consulate general of india.

17th June to 21st June 2015

Shri Om Prakash Tiwari was invited as a leading master at the conference. Shri Neeraj Singh and Smt Sandhya

Dixit were deputed to represent the institute. Inauguration had all the Ministers from the local government of

China (Chengdu) along with the ambassador of India. There were four other schools doing sessions of asana,

pranayama namely Ashtanga Yoga, Mysore, Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandir, Chennai, Sivananda, Kerala and

Isha Hatha Yoga, Coimbatore. In the concluding function Shri O.P Tiwari addressed the gathering where he

emphasized that the days of politics and religion have gone and now the days of health, happiness and peace

through yoga have come. It was a great success with nearly 3000 people attended the event giving hope for

the future growth of yoga.

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china shanghai

21st - 26th June 2015

IDY was celebrated at Lake City of China Wuxi, (Shanghai). Yoga lovers began to gather at the Wuxi Lake from 7

AM. At 8.30 AM, by the time yoga teacher Shri C.G.Shinde, from Kaivalyadhama began to lead the participants

to perform the common yoga protocol set by the IDY celebrations, there were more than 1000 people moving

in unison and flexing their bodies into different asanas. They experienced peace by practicing pranayama and

enjoyed a feeling of bliss by meditating.

He also conducted workshops, lectures and demonstrations to various certified yoga teachers, Europeans

Fitness Club, American Fitness Club, Xuan Wu Long Health Fitness Club, Health Centers, consulate officers,

Sports University and so on. More than 700 yoga teachers, delegates and yoga practitioners attended the

program.

Japan

16th - 22nd June 2015

Prof. R.S.Bhogal visited Japan,

invited by the former Japanese

DYEd/CCY students. He gave a

lecture on Yoga & Psychology at

two universities in Tokyo (Waseda

and Sophia). He also, visited the

Vivekananda Cultural Centre at the

Embassy of India, and conducted a

3-day Yoga & Meditation camp at

the Holistic Retreat Hotaka Yojoen

in Nagano. On 21st June he cele-

brated the International Day of

Yoga with his camp participants.

Prof. Bhogal effectively communi-

cated the essence of Knowledge-

based/feeling-oriented approach

of yoga and skillfully demon-

strated the subtler aspect of yogic

practices. Many Japanese yoga

uganda & rwanda

15th June - 17th June 2015

Shri Vivek Tiwari, was selected by the Government

of India as a yoga teacher for celebration in Uganda

and Rwanda. He conducted a yoga session with the

Embassy staff. He was also invited by the Indian High

Commissioner, Shri Chandrasekhar for an exclu-

sive interview on the national television of Uganda

which was followed by lunch with the Indian High

Commissioner at India House. On 18th June, he

presented a talk for the community of Rwanda.

The Brahmakumari’s, Art of Living, Transcendental

Meditation, Yegi Yoga and other local organizations

organized the International Day of Yoga in collabo-

ration. More than 200 people attended the session.

ashgabat, turkmenistan

Shri Sandeep Wankhede, yoga teacher was selected by the Government of India for the International day of

Yoga celebration at the sports ground of the medical university Ashtahabad Turkmenistan. This event wit-

nessed more than 200 people.

teachers/enthusiasts reported a very positive feedback, and former DYEd/CCY students were encouraged

to continue with their life-long endeavor with yoga, and also on-going online course students were further

motivated to study more about yoga in the Kaivalyadhama Tradition.

13th June - 19th June

Dr Gururaj Doddoli conducted two Ayurveda workshops on Basic and Introduction to Ayurveda and the con-

cepts of Ayurveda. The first course was for two days in Fujisawa and the second was in Tsujido for 5 days.

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nigdi, pune

21st may 2015

Shri Subodh Tiwari was invited by the Yoga

Vidya Dham to start the celebrations to mark the

International Day of Yoga.

21st -22nd June 2015

Dr. B.R. Sharma, Principal of our College was invited

by the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India to chair 5th

Technical Session (Yoga and its Application) held at

Vigan Bhavan New Delhi.

The 91st foundation day of Kaivalyadhama Lonavla was celebrated on

the 24th October 2015, by organizing a Symposium on “Renaissance

of Yoga in modern times: contribution of Swami Kuvalyananda”.

The symposium highlighted the development of Yoga over the

last century and specifically discussed the contribution of Swami

Kuvalyananda, who is hailed as the father of scientific research in

Yoga. The symposium was inaugurated by Dr. Bhushan Upadhyay

IPS, Additional Director General of Police. Dr. Rebecca Polack a

research scholar from US was invited guest. She had completed her

doctoral thesis on Swamiji and she gave an enlightening talk.

f o u n d a t i o n d a yc e l e b r a t i o n s

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8 th i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o n f e r e n c e o n y o g a & e d u c a t i o n : p r i n c i p l e s a n d p r a c t i c e s

2 7 th t o d e c e m b e r 3 0 th

The 8th International Conference on Yoga and Education at Kaivalyadhama was organized

to explore the profound influence that yoga can have in the field of education through-

out the globe. We at Kaivalyadhama have come to see yoga as the science which aims to

harmonize or unite virtually all aspects of life – the physical, mental, social and spiritual.

The most direct and abiding way to achieve this are to integrate yoga into educational sys-

tems. Our ultimate goal is to see yoga as an inherent part of every curriculum all over the

world. It will help create populations of students who are more empathetic, self-confident

and mindful of themselves and one another which has been supported by anecdotal and

empirical evidence is that schools.

t h e m e s

1. Yoga in Schools

2. Yoga in Higher Learning Institutions

3. Policies & Leadership Related to Yoga in education

4. experiential Paradigm of Yoga in education

The policy makers, academics, and thought leaders in the field of yoga gathered at

Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, to investigate and debate the various challenges and benefits

of integrating yoga in the global educational curricula. Through these deliberations, they

also created various roadmaps for which various relevant stakeholders, including national

governments and multilateral institutions, can help to bring yoga to the forefront of the

education system.

1. Plenary Sessions: Addresses by eminent scholars

2. Poster & Paper presentation sessions: oral presentations and exhibits of research on

yoga in education

3. Panel discussions: Dialogues amongst panelists to chart the way ahead

4. Question & Answer session: An open interactive session with a scholarly panel

5. Practice sessions / Spiritual Discourses: Different schools of yoga holding practical

yoga sessions and/or enlightening talks

Musical spiritual evenings were held that took all towards a blissful state of being.

The inaugural ceremony of the conference commenced in the late afternoon with the rec-

itation of Shanti Path (peace invocation) and a welcome address by Secretary General, Shri

Om Prakash Tiwari.

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Shri. Shripad naik

Shri. S.c.Khuntia

Swami Adhyatmanandaji

Dr. Shirley TellesDirector of Research at

Patanjali Yogpeeth

Justice B.n.Srikrishna

Prof. h. DevrajVice Chairman, University Grants

Commission

Prof. V n Rajasekharan PillaiKerala state council for science and

Technology, Kerala, India

Dr. Ramesh Bijlani, MD Aurobindo Ashram, Delhi

Dr. Santosh PandaChairman, NCTE

Prof. (Dr.) W.N. Gade Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Pune University

i n a u g u r a l c e r e m o n y

p a n e l i s t s & g u e s t s

p l e n a r y s p e a k e r s

s p e a k e r s , g u e s t s & p a n e l i s t s

a t t h e 8 th i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o n f e r e n c e

Dr. Sanjay chahande, IASPrincipal Secretary Higher & Technical Education

Government of Maharashtra

Satbir Khalsa PhDAsst. Prof. of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Mr. Philip connorExecutive Director and Chief Technology Officer, Sunengy Pvt. Limited, Australia

Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi BhavananiMember of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the CCRYN, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, Pondicherry

Dr. Micheline FlakPresident and Founder of

Research on Yoga in Education (RYE)

Prof. B.M. hedgeRetired Vice Chancellor,

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Deemed

University) , Manipal

p l e n a r y s p e a k e r s &

c h a i r p e r s o n s

p a n e l i s t s & g u e s t s

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delhi - 1%

uttarakhand - 1%

madhya pradesh - 1%

uttar pradesh - 1%

kerala - 1%

andhra pradesh - 1%

telangana - 1%

tamil nadu - 2%

guJarat - 2%

west bengal - 12%

maharashtra - 77% other participating states:

karnatakahimachal pradeshbiharharyana

p a n i n d i a r e p r e s e n t a t i o n


sweden - 2%

taiwan - 2%

korea - 2%

germany - 2%

canada - 2%

australia - 5%

france - 7%

Japan - 11%

usa - 16%

indonesia - 20%

portugal - 31%

i n t e r n a t i o n a l r e p r e s e n t a t i o n


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f o c u s g r o u p r e p o r t

o f t h e 8 th i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o n f e r e n c e

Focus groups were created to address the various dimensions involved in introducing yoga in the education

system nationally.

Focus group is a proven tool to identify the opinions and issues that stakeholders may have on any given sub-

ject. In this case the process involved four discussion groups comprised of delegates (10-30 people in a group)

and moderated by facilitator.

Total of 110 delegates and invited guests participated in these discussions. The findings of these various focus

groups are divided into six coherent divisions, which must all be addressed equally.

1. the role of goVernments and policy makers

The findings of the focus group suggested that in order for the implementation of yoga in education to be

successful, governments and policy makers must play an active role in facilitating these efforts.

2. the status of yoga teacher profession

It was repeatedly brought to the attention during all discussions that the financial limitations and low societal

status inhibit many able people from going into the field of yogic teaching. Moreover it was recognized that

the profession of yoga teacher has no future in it. The image of spirituality and practicing yogis therefore is

associated with living off charity and in austerity in Indian culture.

3. the role of yoga in the classroom

It was recognized that in order for yoga in education to be effective it must be put into practice at the class-

room level starting with primary and secondary education when children are in their most fundamental stages

of development.

4. the role of yoga in higher education

The importance of yoga in education is not only relevant at the primary and secondary school levels, but is also

relevant for students as they mature and continues to pursue their education at higher learning institutes.

5. yoga in family

Some of the most important elements in social life have strong family and community ties. The findings of

the focus group suggested that the goal to promote yoga in schools would be greatly fortified through family

encouragement and involvement.

r e s o l u t i o n s


After three days of intense deliberations at various plenary sessions and workshops the delegates of the 8th

International Conference on Yoga and Education at Kaivalyadhama resolved on nine key points. This resolu-

tion was proposed by Dr.Ananda Balyogi, seconded by Dr.B.M Hegde, and unanimously supported by all the

delegates of the conference. The resolution was as follows:

1. Yoga is an ancient Indian cultural and spiritual heritage developed for self-improvement leading

to self-actualization and realization. The ancient wisdom of yoga should be preserved, promoted and

enriched to uplift humanity in all its dimensions.

2. Yoga shall be integrated in to the educational system at all levels through teaching, training and research

for holistic development of personality.

3. Yogic principle of wellness helps strengthen and develop positive health enabling students and teach-

ers to withstand stress. Wellness modules of Yoga shall be inculcated amongst all stakeholders of educa-

tional institutions.

4. Yoga chairs should be established in recognized international institutions through Ministry of AYUSh

and other Ministries of Government of India.

5. Specialized modules for teachers should be prepared and training given to improve their health, effi-

ciency and self -awareness.

6. Yoga should be introduced in the medical education system during the undergraduate as well as post-

graduate programs. Regular cMe’s should be conducted to update practicing professionals.

6. yoga in research, reView, and continuous improVement

No great science is relevant without continuous research, critique, review and enhancement. Recognizing

these points, the focus group indicated a greater need for the following with regard to yoga and education.

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7. The contribution of Kaivalyadhama in the field of Yoga, education and Research is commendable, con-

sidering this the central and state governments should promote the activities of Kaivalyadhama further

and recognize it as a center of excellence in the field of Yoga.

8. consultative meetings should be called of academicians, practitioners and researchers to develop a

strategy to preserve, promote and enrich Yoga.

9. Yoga should be included in the UneSco list of Intangible cultural heritage.

V a l e d i c t o r y c e r e m o n y


The valedictory ceremony of the conference commenced with a closing address by Secretary General, Shri

Om Prakash Tiwari. Presiding over the inaugural ceremony was key note speaker, Dr. B.M. Hegde, Retired

Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, guests of honor, Justice D.R. Dhanuka, former

Honorable Justice of the Bombay High Court, and Dr. D.R. Karthikeyan, Officer of the Indian Police Service and

former Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, as well as Swami Maheshananda ji, spiritual leader of

Kaivalyadhama.

c o l l a b o r a t i o n s

1. Teacher training course in yoga started in

affiliation with Kaivalyadhama at Vichar Kranti

Manch International in Jammu. Vichar Kranti Manch

International is a registered society engaged in prop-

agating Moral, Ethical Yoga and Spiritual Values to

society. VKMI has adopted ten Government and ten

Private schools in and around Jammu city to spread

moral ethical values, yoga and spiritual values

amongst students. Certificate Course in Yoga was

organized in Jammu in tie-up with Kaivalyadhama.

40 persons participated in this course where var-

ious aspects of theory and practice of Yoga were

taught. In the month of February, the course was

inaugurated by Prof. R. D. Sharma, and the Vice

Chancellor of Jammu University at a function held

at Jammu on 21st May 2015. Shri Soujanaya Sharma,

Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation pre-

sided over and Shri I. D. Soni, State Commissioner

Bharat Scouts and Guides was the Guest of Honor.

2. Kaivalyadhama Mumbai has been recognized

as a Research Center by the University of Mumbai.

3. MoU has been signed with Hindi Prachar

Sabha.

4. MoU was signed between Kaivalyadhama and

Shikshana Prasaraka Mandali, Pune. The institution

is an educational society imparting quality educa-

tion to more than 45,000 students. S.P. Mandali

owns educational institutions including pre-pri-

mary, primary, secondary and higher secondary

schools, colleges for Arts, Science and Commerce,

a school for hearing impaired children, a therapeu-

tic drug monitoring laboratory, an institute carrying

out research in Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine and

management institutes.

5. MoU was signed between Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth

(Deemed University Accredited with A Grade by

NAAC), Pondicherry & Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute

on 28th January 2016.

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6. MOU with Tamil Nadu Sport University was signed for pro-

motion of Yoga training and Research on 28th December 2015.

7. Shri Subodh Tiwariji is also promoting Yoga in the North East.

In March 2016, the officials from Vivekanda Centre of Excellence,

Itanagar, Shri Suman Chaterjee visited Lonavla and signed the

MOU for cooperation and collaboration.

Kaivalyadhama is privileged to affiliate with following International institutes. The affiliates will be conducting

courses, Research and workshop in joint venture.

1. IePY (Instituto De ensino e Pesquisas em Yoga). Brazil

2. Yoga & Wellness chandra, Japan

3. Shanti Kaivalya Yoga centre, Jakarta.

4. Bodi Yoga center, Taiwan

Kaivalyadhama is glad to announce the opening new centers in New Delhi & Jaipur, Rajasthan.

i n a u g u r a l o f J a i p u r b r a n c h i n k a i V a l y a d h a m a

On 16th September 2015, Kaivalyadhama opened up its Jaipur branch. At the inauguration, there was a

gathering of Kaivalyadham’s yoga followers and some prominent personalities. Mr. Ashok Gehlot (Former

Chief Minister of Rajasthan) was the chief guest for the event. The center in-charge person Mr. Vinayak Dixit

explained the details of the Jaipur center and its future plans.

n e w i n t e r n a t i o n a l a f f i l i a t i o n s

n e w n a t i o n a l c e n t e r s

64 65

g o r d h a n d a s s e k s a r i a c o l l e g eo f y o g a & c u l t u r a l s y n t h e s i s

66 67

“be it any subject a teacher should emphasize

on inculcation of ethical values amongst students, while planning out the

subject matter to be taught”

swami Kuvalayananda ji

hist o r y

Rev. Swami Kuvalayananda established GoRDhAnDAS SeKSARIA

coLLeGe oF YoGA AnD cULTURAL SYnTheSIS in the year 1951;

thanks to a magnificent donation received from Sheth Makhanlal

Seksaria in the memory of his father late Gordhandas Seksaria.

Late Shri B.G. Kher, the then Chief Minister, Mumbai State, for-

mally inaugurated the College in October 1951. Since then the col-

lege continues in sending out batches of students every year with-

out any break. The first convocation was held in May 1953 when

the Hon. Shri Dinakar Rao Desai, the then Minister of Education,

Mumbai State, presided and Shri H.V. Divetia, Vice – Chancellor,

Gujarat University, delivered the convocational Address.

r ec o g ni t io n

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, flow-

ering itself into numerous Yoga courses/Yoga programs.

68 69

e Q u i Va l e n c y

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.V isio n o f t h e c o ll eg e

“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 incep-

tion. 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.

m is sio n o f t h e c o ll eg e

To cultivate excellence in students through Traditional & Scientific principles of Yoga without

diluting their basic tenets.

To acquaint the students with prominent features of all cultures so as to enable them to per-

ceive broader horizons of Yoga encompassing all world cultures.

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

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.

70 71

d e pa r t m e n ta l st r u c t u r e

Kaivalyadhama

SMYM Samiti

Advisory

Board

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council

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ManagementPeripheralsAdministration Library

Gordhandas

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Yearly calendar

Monthly

Schedule

Job Description

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cultural

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w o r k in g m at r i x

72 73

yo g a t r a inin g p r o g r a m m e s

r eg u l a r c o u r s e s

regular coursesspecial yoga training programme

promotion of yoga in schools1 2 3

1.p.g.d.y.ed.

ELIGIBILTIY

Graduation

DURATION

One Academic Year

COMMENCEMENT

Jul 16 - Apr 20

4.advance teachers’ training course

ELIGIBILTIY

Yoga Teacher with 2 yrs. Teaching exp.

DURATION

1 month

COMMENCEMENT

Mar 15 - Apr 14

2.p.g. diploma in yoga therapy

ELIGIBILTIY

Science Graduation, Art / comm.Graduation+ P.G.D.Y.ed.

DURATION

18 Months

COMMENCEMENT

Aug 01 to Jul 30 Internship - 6 months

5.ccy (uni. of pune)

ELIGIBILTIY

hSc or Pre-University

DURATION

Part-time 3 months

COMMENCEMENT

Aug - Oct

3.c.c.y.

ELIGIBILTIY


DURATION

6 weeks

COMMENCEMENT

Twice in a year(Jan - Feb, May - June)

6.f.c.y.t.t.

ELIGIBILTIY

Graduate / Diploma / certificate

DURATION

21 days

COMMENCEMENT

Dec 01

p r o m o t io n o f yo g a in sc h o o l s

s p eci a l yo g a t r a inin g p r o g r a m m e s

7.f.c.y.a.

ELIGIBILTIY

Graduate / Diploma / certificate

DURATION

21 days

COMMENCEMENT

Jun 15

1.orientation program for school children and staff

DURATION

3 months

NAME

Javahar navoday Vidyalay Samiti

1.orientation program for cme

DURATION

15 days

NAME

AYUSh, Govt of India

8.b.a.(yoga)

ELIGIBILTIY


DURATION

Degree (3 years)

COMMENCEMENT

July every year

9.master class for yoga teachers

ELIGIBILTIY

Minimum 200 hrs teachers’ certificate & 100 hrs teaching practice

DURATION

2 weeks

COMMENCEMENT

May & nov (twice in a year)

2.orientation program for school teachers

DURATION

21 days

NAME

KVS (IV Batches)

2.orientation program for police personnel

DURATION

1 month

NAME

Maharashtra Police Dept.

3.orientation program for police personnel

DURATION

1 month

NAME

RPTS Khandala

74 75

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c o u r s e s a n d in - s e r V ic e p r o g r a m c o n d u c t e d d u r in g t h e y e a r (201 5 -16)

INDIAN STuDENTS

FoREIGN STuDENTS

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c o u r s e - w is e dist r ib u t io n: m a l e s V/s fe m a l e s

MALE STuDENTS

FEMALE STuDENTS

76 77

a d Va n c e d t e ac h e r s’ t r a inin g c o u r s e in yo g a m a r 1 5 - a p r 1 3, 201 5

Advanced Teacher’s Training Course was

inaugurated on March 16, 2015 at 10 AM

at Swamiji’s Kuti. Nine students (all Indians)

were enrolled in the course and all the stu-

dents were declared successful with A+

grade.

The aim of this course is to train and pre-

pare deserving candidates in the esoteric

aspects of Yoga, which deals with the prob-

lems of integration of personality as a first

step to prepare oneself for the higher eso-

teric practices.

stat e - w is e pa r t icipat io n

(n o. o f m a l e s, n o. o f fe m a l e s)

kerala - 1 (1,0)

assam - 1 (0,1)

guJarat - 1 (0,1)

maharashtra - 3 (1,2)

total - 9 students

andhra pradesh - 1 (0,1)

raJasthan - 1 (1,0)

uttar pradesh - 1 (1,0)

c e r t ific at e c o u r s e in yo g a (c.c.y.) m ay 2 – J u n 1 2, 201 5

The Certificate Course in Yoga (CCY) May -

Jun 2015 was inaugurated on May 2, 2015

in Vasishtha Hall by the Chief Guest, Rev.

Swami Vishveshvarananada-ji. The course

routine consisted of regular theory lectures,

practical classes, as well as, practice teach-

ing sessions with lesson presentations.

Total 65 students (59 Indian and six

International) were enrolled for the course.

c o u n t r y- w is e pa r t icipat io n


total - 6 international students

france - 1 (0,1)

poland - 1 (0,1)

switzerland - 1 (1,0)

brazil - 2 (1,1)

egypt - 1 (0,1)

78 79


odisha - 2 (1,1)

punJab - 1 (0,1)

raJasthan - 4 (2,2)telangana - 2 (2,0)


uttarakhand - 3 (3,0)

west bengal - 2 (2,0)


chhattisgarh - 2 (2,0)

delhi - 2 (2,0)

guJarat - 1 (0,1)

haryana - 1 (1,0)

madhya pradesh - 2 (1,1)

stat e - w is e pa r t icipat io n


total - 60 indian students

m a st e r cl a s s e s f o r yo g a t e ac h e r s m ay 0 8 – m ay 21, 201 5

The course emphasizes integration of the classical

yogic texts with the practice and teaching of 8 limbs

of Yoga to get deeper understanding the impact of

yogic practices on anatomy and physiology of human

body. Students participated in discussions, lectures

and hands-on training to gain new insights on what

it means to be a yoga teacher and to enhance their

teaching abilities.

Master Class course of 2 weeks held from May 8-

May 21, 2015. Total 5 students (3 International and

2 Indians) were admitted for the course and success-

fully completed.

germany - 1 (1,0)

haryana - 1 (0,1)

mumbai - 1 (0,1) brazil - 1 (0,1)

australia - 1 (0,1)

n at io n a l & in t e r n at io n a l pa r t icipat io n


total - 5 students

80 81

Kaivalyadhama Gordhandas Seksaria

College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis, Lonavla

in MoU with renowned Kavikulaguru Kalidas

Sanskrit University Ramtek, Nagpur intro-

duced a 3 years (6-semester) credit based

Graduate course in Yoga [B.A. Yoga Shastra].

The curriculum is specifically designed for

those who would like to become familiar

and/or immersed in the traditional Indian

yogic way of life. An in-depth study of tra-

ditional yogic Sanskrit scriptures is bridged

with practical aspects of yoga and fosters application of yogic science into student’s everyday life. B.A. (Yoga

Shastra) (2015-2018) was inaugurated on June 15, 2015 at college building. Nine applications were received

for the B.A. (FY) Course. All students were admitted into the course.

b ac h el o r o f a r t s (yo g a s h a st r a) ii b atc h - 201 5




tamil nadu - 1 (1,0)

delhi - 2 (0,2)

bihar - 1 (1,0)


bihar - 2 (2,0)

delhi - 2 (2,0)


b.a. i y e a r (9 st u d e n t s)


b.a. ii y e a r (8 st u d e n t s)


b.a. iii y e a r (2 st u d e n t s)


82 83

Foundation Course in Yoga and

Ayurveda was inaugurated on

June 15, 2015 at Asana Hall A. 10

students admitted and appeared

for the examination and all stu-

dents passed successfully. The

course routine consisted of reg-

ular theory lectures and practical

classes.

f o u n d at io n c o u r s e in yo g a a n d ay u r V e d a J u n e 1 5 – J u ly 5, 201 5

n at io n a l & in t e r n at io n a l pa r t icipat io n


singapore - 1 (0,1)

guJarat - 1 (0,1)

karnataka - 1 (0,1)maharashtra - 5 (2,3)


punJab - 1 (0,1)

total - 60 indian students

The Inaugural function of the P.G. DIPLOMA IN YOGA EDUCATION (2015 -2016) was held on July 16, 2015

at 11.00 AM in Shri Vasishtha Hall, Prof. Santosh Panda, Chairperson, NCTE was very kind for his consent

to grace the occasion as a Chief Guest. Swami Sreekanthananda ji, Secretary, Ramakrishna Math, Pune was

requested to grace the occasion with his esteemed presence as a Key note speaker.

This Year an orientation program was proposed and accordingly was conducted for 5 days for all PGDYEd

Students wherein the following parameters were kept for the selection of students.

1. Pre- eligibility Test

2. SoP (Statement of Purpose)

3. Interactive Session with Teachers

4. Practical Sessions with Yoga Teachers

5. Medical Test

In total 134 applications were received for PGDYEd (2015-2016). Out of that 105 students reported for the

Orientation Program and 91 students (10 International & 81 Indians) were selected for this course.

p.g.dipl o m a in yo g a e d u c at io n J u ly 16, 201 5 – a p r il 20, 2016

84 85

madhya pradesh - 6 (5,1)

karnataka - 2 (2,0)

haryana - 7 (5,2)

himachal pradesh - 1 (1,0)


punJab - 2 (2,0)

raJasthan - 3 (1,2)

tripura - 5 (3,2)





bihar - 1 (1,0)

delhi - 2 (1,1)

guJarat - 4 (3,1)

singapore - 1 (0,1)

china - 2 (0,2)

france - 1 (0,1)

germany - 1 (0,1)korea - 1 (0,1)

russia - 2 (1,1)

u.k. - 2 (1,1)

p.g.d.y.e d. in t e r n at io n a l st u d e n t s (10 st u d e n t s)


p.g.d.y.e d. in t e r n at io n a l st u d e n t s (91 st u d e n t s)


china - 1 (1,0)


karnataka - 1 (1,0)

Jaipur - 1 (1,0)


n at io n a l & in t e r n at io n a l st u d e n t s (1 3 st u d e n t s)


p.g. dipl o m a in yo g a t h e r a p y a u g u st 1, 201 5 - J u ly 3 0, 2017

Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy

(PGDYT) was inaugurated on Aug 1, 2015 at

Asana Hall A. Shri R.P Gupta, Director, Postal

Services, and Aurangabad Region was very

kind for his consent to grace the occasion as

a Chief Guest. 13 students (2 International

and 11 Indians) registered for this course.

The college routine consisted of regular

theory lectures, practical classes, as well as

practice teaching sessions with lesson pre-

sentation. The course was conducted as per

a well laid out P.G.D.Y.T. Syllabus recom-

mended by B.O.S.

delhi - 1 (1,0)

bihar - 1 (1,0)

u.p. - 2 (0,2)

assam - 1 (0,1)

israel - 1 (1,0)

86 87

The 15th batch of 3 months Part-

time Certificate Course in Yoga

(August to October 2015) saw

its successful completion. Total

90 students participated in the

course. Dr. Jay Jadhav, S.P., Pune

Rural, Dr. B.R. Sharma, Principal,

G.S.College, Kaivalyadhama, were

present to inaugurate the func-

tion. A well laid out examination

schedule was followed towards

the end of the course.

c e r t ific at e c o u r s e in yo g a (in c o ll a b o r at io n w i t h u ni V e r si t y o f p u n e) o n c e in a y e a r, a u g - o c t, 201 5

m a st e r cl a s s f o r yo g a t e ac h e r s n o V 21 - d ec 3, 201 5

Master Class course of 2 weeks was held from Nov 21, 2015 to Dec 3, 2015. Total 13 students (10 International

and 3 Indians) were enrolled for this course and all the students completed the course successfully.

raJasthan - 1 (0,1)

guJarat - 1 (1,0)

bulgaria - 9 (8,1)

canada - 1 (0,1)

karnataka - 1 (1,0)



88 89

The six weeks Certificate Course in Yoga was con-

ducted during Jan - Feb, 2015.

A total number of 60 applications was received for

this course. Out of 60 students, 42 (36 Indians & 6

International) were enrolled in the course.

c e r t ific at e c o u r s e in yo g a Ja n 1 5 – fe b 25, 2016

france - 2 (0,2)

u.s.a. - 1 (0,1)

delhi - 1 (1,0)

guJarat - 4 (0,4)

haryana - 4 (2,2)

karnataka - 2 (1,1)


russia - 1 (0,1)

raJasthan - 2 (2,0)

tamil nadu - 1 (0,1)

u.p. - 2 (2,0)


bulgaria - 1 (0,1)

germany - 1 (0,1)

n at io n a l & in t e r n at io n a l st u d e n t s (6 st u d e n t s)




90 91

p r o m o t io n o f yo g a in sc h o o l s Ja w a h a r n aV o d aya V idya l aya r e o r ie n tat io n p r o g r a m (201 5 -16)

A workshop was conducted with a view to select the Yoga Teachers to be deputed to various Jawahar Navodaya

Vidyalayas and accordingly forty students were deputed to twenty Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Schools. Two

Teachers (1 male & 1 female) were deputed to each school.

obJectiVe

The basic objective of Yoga education is to give practice, as well as, theoretical knowledge and training to the

children of primary, upper primary and secondary level in such a way that they could understand about their

health & diseases, as well as, have an exposure to value based learning.

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yo g a t r a inin g f o r p.e.t.’s o f n aV o d aya V idya l aya s a m i t i

Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute has conducted four batches of orientation courses in Physical Education &

Yoga. It was conducted for Physical Education Teachers of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. This was done in col-

laboration with SNDT University, Mumbai. The statistics are as below.

b atc h n o. 1

o c t o b e r 5 - 1 4, 201 5

4 0PA R T ICIPA N T S

b atc h n o. 2

o c t o b e r 19 - 28, 201 5


b atc h n o. 3

n o V e m b e r 16 - 25, 201 5


b atc h n o. 4

d ec e m b e r 7 - 16, 201 5


96 97

98 99

yo g a t r a inin g p r o g r a m m e f o r k.V.s. t.g.t. yo g a

In-service courses has been designed for

the Kendriya Vidyala, Yoga Teachers (TGT)

to make the learning and teaching simple

to complex pattern, in contents and per-

formance related practicability pertaining

to yoga practices recommended for differ-

ent age groups of school children’s. The

course routine consisted of regular theory

lectures and practical classes. Theory ses-

sions are scheduled on Essence of Patanjali

Yoga Sutra, Essence of Traditional Texts,

Anatomy and Physiology of Human Body,

Child Psychology and Value Education. A

practical session of Asana, Pranayama,

Bandhas, Mudra and Meditation practices

was scheduled in this training program.

21 days in-serVice yoga training programme for k.V.s. yoga teachers (t.g.t.)

b atc h n o. 1

a u g 7-27, 201 5

17PA R T ICIPA N T S

b atc h n o. 2

o c t 1-21, 201 5


b atc h n o. 3

fe b 1-21, 2016


b atc h n o. 4

m a r 1-21, 2016


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s p eci a l yo g a t r a inin g p r o g r a m m e

In an effort to implement Yoga in the police force

training department of the Maharashtra Police has

sanctioned two batches of Instructors’ to come and

undergo systematic 21 day training in Yoga. The syl-

labus consists of conceptual and applied aspects

of Yoga based on Traditional Texts, Ashtanga yoga

in Traditional Texts, Yoga in Bhagavad-Gita, Yogic

Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Teaching

Methodology and Practical Yoga include Asana,

Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra, Shuddhi Kriya and

Meditation.

21 days in-serVice yoga training program for police personnel

b atc h n o. 1

m a r 23 - a p r il 1 5, 201 5


b atc h n o. 2

m a r 23 - a p r il 1 5, 2016

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dr. b.r.sharma, principal

1. Participated as a member in Scientific Advisory Board of CCYRN, New Delhi on Aug 31, 2015.

2. Participated in Academic Council Meeting conducted by Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskit University.

3. Participated in State Level Conference on New Education Policy at Sydenham College of Commerce,

Churchgate, Mumbai on Nov 3, 2015.

4. Delivered Special Lectures in Pranayama Course during Nov – Dec, 2015.

5. Participated and presented a paper on “Renaissance of Yoga” in two days Pre Conference workshop

on “Yoga: Applied Perspectives” in Association with Yoga Forum Munich, Germany and Kaivalyadhama Yoga

Institute, Lonavla at Hotel Vits , Pune on Jan 3, 2016.

6. Delivered invited lectures on Gherenda Samhita in a workshop on “Yogo Bhavati Duhkhaha” by Chinmaya

International Foundation Shodha Sansthan, Adi Shankara Nilayam, Veliyanad, Ernakulam, Kerala, India from

Jan 18-25, 2016.

7. Appointed by KKSU, Ramtek, as one of the Panel Members of Affiliation Enquiry Committee for K.J.

Somaiya College, Mumbai.

dr. sharad bhalekar, lecturer

1. Conducted Yoga Therapy Workshop at Chandigarh from July 6 – 11, 2015.

2. Conducted practical session for the staff of Imagica, Khopoli, on International Yoga Day June 21, 2015.

3. Conducted lectures for the students of fellowship in Yoga Therapy at MUHS in September 2015.

t a l k s / w o r k s h o p s / c a m p s / y o g a p r o g r a m m e s b y c o l l e g e s t a f f m e m b e r s

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4. Conducted lectures in Pranayama training courses conducted by Kaivalyadhama, from October 15 to

January 2016.

5. Conducted lectures for teacher training program at Singapore in collaboration with Yoga Kalari Institute.

6. Conducted lectures as a guest lecturer for CME program held at Kaivalyadhama in January 2016 and

March 2016.

7. Conducted lectures as a guest lecturer for CME program held at Burkattullah University, Bhopal in

February 2016.

8. Conducted Practical sessions of Meditation in International Conference of Yoga held by Kaivalyadhama

in collaboration with Pune University in February 2016.

dr. nidheesh yadaV

Conducted Lecture Sessions for Staff Members of Jodhpur Ayurveda University, Rajasthan on International

Yoga Day June 21, 2015.

mrs. sandhya dixit

Conducted Workshop in First India-China

Yoga Festival in the city of Dujiangyan,

China under the guidance of Shri O.P.

Tiwari from June 17 – 21, 2015.

shri bharat singh

Conducted Practical Session for Staff

Members of Kaivalyadhama Yoga

Institute, Lonavala on International Yoga

Day June 21, 2015.

shri raJanish sharma

Conducted Practical Session for Staff Members of INS Shivaji, Lonavala on International Yoga Day on

June 21, 2015.

ms. neeta gade

1. Conducted practical sessions for Students & Staff of Lonavla College, Lonavla on International Day of

Yoga (June 21, 2015)

2. Co-ordinated the demonstration of

Kaivalyadhama Students in International

Conference on “Science and Arts of

Yoga” at Savitribai Phule Pune University

on January 24, 25, 2016.

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p h i l o s o p h i c o - l i t e r a r yr e s e a r c h d e p a r t m e n t

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b r ie f hist o r y

Kaivalyadhama Yoga Research Institute was established on 7th October 1924 by Late Rev. Swami

Kuvalayanandaji, who pioneered the thought that it is high time for science and spirituality to play their role

together in establishing harmony in society. This can only be done if Yoga - an ancient science of India - is

meaningfully and exhaustively made available to the modern world through its research. He tried to establish

a synthesis between the two by bringing Yoga to the Laboratory and Laboratory in the field of meditation.

Towards the fulfilment of this mission a three-pronged approach was adopted by Swamiji.

1. Scientific Research

2. Philosophico-Literary Research

3. clinical Research

This three pronged approach towards Yogic Research, is in vogue in Kaivalyadhama since its inception.

The Philosophico - Literary approach acquired full-fledged status of Research Department In 1944 named

as Philosophico-Literary Research Department (P.L.R.D.) with the objectives as envisaged by the Founder

Director, Rev. Swami Kuvalayananda ji.

The Philosophico-Literary Research Department (P.L.R.D.) is primarily concerned with the qualitative aspects

of Yoga, which broadly has Ethical, Social, Philosophical, Therapeutically and Spiritual dimensions. To unfold

and promote these dimensions, P.L.R.D. is continuing the legacy of Swami Kuvalayananda in following ways:

✔ By way of unfolding the ancient yogic wisdom, which is embodied in Sanskrit language scattered in dif-

ferent scriptures or still hidden in manuscripts.

✔ By way of critically editing of ancient yogic texts pertaining to the different concepts and practices and

arriving at most authentic readings so that common people can apply this wisdom in their day to day life.

✔ By way of critical Interpretation, conceptualization, translation etc. of various concepts practices, their

effects, ideas, values etc. with a view to promote yogic wisdom among the people.

✔ By way of publishing catalogues, Yoga Kosha and concordances of Yogic Texts with a view to obtain

comprehensive and analytical understanding of Yogic Knowledge.

✔ By way of supplying information related to Yogic practices and other relevant material to Scientific

Research Department of our Institute.

r ec o g ni t io n s

The Philosophicho-Literary Research Department is a part and parcel of its mother institution Kaivalyadhama.

Kaivalyadhama is recognized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

The institute has been recognized by the University of Pune, as a Research Centre from the year 1984. Looking

at the research activities of the institute, University of Pune has granted permanent recognition from the year

2007.

It is also recognized as a SIRO (Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) by the DSIR, Ministry of Science

& Technology, and Government of India.

Furthermore the institute has MoU with S.N.D.T University in the areas of research and academic activities.

a i m s a n d o b Jec t i V e s

The Philosophico-Literary Research Department of Kaivalyadhama is engaged in performing fundamental

researches with an unflagging zeal to realize the dream of its visionary founder, Swami Kuvalayananda. The

primary aims and objectives of the department are as follows:

1. To expand the horizons of knowledge leading to holistic wisdom.

2. To undertake hardcore research in Yoga and allied fields of philosophy, Science and Literature.

3. Decipher the significant texts of Yoga Shashtra and allied areas written in Traditional languages like

Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit etcetera by the way of Translation, conceptualization, interpretation of various ideas

and concepts.

4. Restoring the ancient manuscripts and preserve them for the use in the Research.

5. Study the beneficial effects of yogic practices and promote their awareness through publications.

6. Scientifically analyzing the philosophical concepts of Yoga Shashtra and apply them in diverse research

areas.

7. Apply the research output for the wellbeing of the humanity in general.

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m e t h o d o l o g y o f p r e pa r in g c r i t ic a l e di t io n / p u b l ic at io n w o r k s

identification of work

determining Vulgate text with Variant readings

transliteration and translation

preparation of notes

introduction and preface

proof reading of the dummy

1

2

3

4

5

6

t h e w o r k pl a n o f p hil o s o p hic o - l i t e r a r y r e s e a rc h d e pa r t m e n t (p.l.r.d.)

Basic Work Analytical Work

Accessory Work Textual Work

Research Papers

Seminars / conferences

Translation Work

conceptual / Methodological

comparative

r e s e a rc h a d V is o r y c o m m i t t e e s

The Advisory Board of PLRD comprises erudite scholars, profound exponents of diverse research areas and

a nominee of the Government of India to look after the feasibility, propriety and relevance of the research

proposals. Subsequent to the approval of the Advisory Board a research project is brought into the action

area. The Advisory Board, however, looks after the overall quality control of the research activities of the

department. The members of the Advisory Board are-

1. Dr. Sashi Kashyap DEPARTMENT oF SANSKRIT, S.N.D.T. uNIVERSITY, MuMbAI

2. Dr. B.K. Dalai DIRECToR CASS-PuNE uNIVERSITY

3. Dr. Lalita namjoshi RETIRED PRoFESSoR oF SANSKRIT, K.J.S.b. SANSKRITI PEETHAM

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p r in cipa l r e s e a rc h c o ll a b o r at o r s o f p.l.r.d.

r e V ie w c o m m i t t e e

1. dr. balaJi sriniVasan

NRCVEE,

Indian Institute of Technology (IITD),

New Delhi

2. prof. madhusudan penna

Department of Philosophy and Religion,

Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University,

Ramtek, Nagpur, Maharashtra

3. dr. kakali ghosh

Centre of Advanced Studies in Sanskrit

Department of Sanskrit

Jadavpur University

4. dr. madhVi narsalay

Department of Sanskrit,

University of Mumbai

A Review Committee is formed every five year by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India to assess the

quantum work performed. The review committee thoroughly assesses the fulfilment of the projects vis-à-vis

their commitments recorded in the proposal. The committee also evaluates the quality of the work done and

approves the project plan for next five years.

sta ff d e ta il s

The ADR of the department is supported by the team of staff members in the department.

Shri R. K. Bodhe

assistant director

Dr. Raghavendra Bhat

research officer


research officer

Smt. Archana Sinha

ASSISTANT LIbRARIAN

Dr. Bandita Satpathy

research officer

Shri Ashok Sharma

library assistant

Smt Sunita owal

receptionist

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r e s e a rc h w o r k f o r t h e fin a n ci a l y e a r 201 5 -16

c o m pl e t e d r e s e a rc h a r t icl e s

publication of the critical edition of shiVa sVarodaya

This is a critical edition. The book has been published in December 2015.

publication of praJnanam: self-awareness

The book is a collection of the edited research papers authored several eminent scholars. It is an invaluable compendium of Consciousness Studies. The book has been published in December 2015.

translation of kapala kurantaka’s hathabhyasa paddhati

The book has been published in December 2015.

1. scientific and philosophical View of human consciousnessDr. Raghavendra Bhat

Presented in 8th International Yoga conference: Yoga & education.

2. Gāyatri as iso-red-shift of astrophysical event Raghavendra Bhat

Accepted “Ancient Science, Vedic Journal”, VRI Press.USA eISSn:-2373-7964.

3. an approach to yoga through the study of kenopanisadDr. Bandita Shatapathy

Published in Prajnanam: Self Awareness the book from Kaivalyadhama.

4. ahimsā: an analytical study on the basis of commentaries of yoGasūtraDr. Bandita Shatapathy

communicated to Yoga Mimamsa, Kaivalyadhama.

5. yoGic concepts as reflected in vijnānabhairavaDr. Bandita Shatapathy

Presented in the International conference at Pune University during 24-27 February, 2106. To be pub-

lished soon.

6. the truth about the world: in the light of philosophical debatesDr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee

national Seminar on ‘critics and criticism in Ancient India’, Pune University. Accepted for publication, in

the Golden Jubilee Publication Series of Pune University.

7. yoga culminates in adVaita: an approach to samkara’s darsanaDr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee

on Invitation, in the International conference on Science and Arts of Yoga, Pune University. Accepted for

publication in the Golden Jubilee Publication Series of Pune University.

8. scientific theory of pauli-Jung Vis-a-Vis ontology of neo-Vedanta, praJnanam: self awareness


(ISBn 81-89485-954), December 2015

9. scientific paradigm of adVaita Vedanta: swami ViVekananda’s contributionDr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee

Accepted for publication in Anviksha, Indological Research Journal of Jadavpur University.

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p r e pa r at io n o f r e s e a rc h p r o p o s a l s

p r o p o s e d p r o Jec t s f o r 2016 -2017

1. Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee prepared a research proposal for the DST Research scheme Satyam:

neuroscientific study of Vijnana Bhairava. It has been sent to DST for approval and funding.

2. Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee prepared a research proposal Prepared a research proposal on “concepts

of manas as reflected in the principal Upanisads: An approach to modern Science” jointly with IIT Delhi

and Jadavpur University. The proposal is to be sent to Venkateshwara Vedic University for approval and

funding.

3. Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee has Prepared a research proposal prepared a research proposal on

“Digitization of the Yoga Manuscripts at Kaivalyadhama Library” Jointly with IIT Delhi and Jadavpur

University. Submitted to IMPRInT through nRcVee IIT.

1. Project work on unpublished Manuscript “Goraksasatakam”. A. This is work related to Balprabodhini

commentary on Gorakshashatakam(BoRI, Pune & RAS, calcutta)in response to “Gorakshashatakam” Pub.

by Kdham and need to identify the 101 verses with Balprabodhini commentary.

2. To prepare an article “concept of Satya: A critical analysis in the light of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra and its

commentaries”

3. To prepare an article on Amrita Siddhi Yoga unpublished manuscripts.

4. critical edition work of Siddha Siddhant Paddhati.

5. concepts of manas as reflected in the principal Upanisads: An approach to modern Science”

6. concept of Prana as reflected in Bhagavad gita and Principal Upanishads.

st u dy o f u n - p u b l is h e d yo g a m a n u sc r ip t s

The ‘Catalogue of Yoga Manuscripts’ was published in the year 1989 having information of 688 Titles of Yoga

manuscripts. In the updated edition in 2005, 85 Titles were added. We are going to use this ‘Catalogue of Yoga

Manuscripts’ for the purpose of our research plan. There are around 700 Titles of Yoga Manuscripts yet await-

ing the attention of scholars. Out of them there are various manuscripts which are not complete. Also some

manuscripts are in other than Devanagari script.

1. During the initial phase of our work, we will concentrate on complete Manuscripts which are in the

Devanagari script.

2. Subsequently we will consider complete Manuscripts of other scripts.

3. In the final phase of work we propose to take up those Manuscripts also which are incomplete.

tentatiVe content of the study

The article will contain following points:

1. Introduction

2. Title

3. Author

4. Source of the Manuscript

5. Time of the text if mentioned

6. original size of the Manuscript

7. extent ( no. of folios, no. of chapters or verses)

8. Script

9. colophon

10. Topics of discussion of the manuscripts

11. chapter wise / topic wise content with some indication of comparison

12. conclusion

The article will also contain the whole content of the manuscript or if the content is too big and not possible

to publish along with the article, in that case the photocopy of first and last page folio of manuscripts will be

added with the article.

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st u dy o f t h e u n p u b l is h e d m a n u sc r ip t p r e pa r e d / in t h e p r o c e s s o f p r e pa r at io n

1. The study on ‘Amritasiddhiyogah by Virupaksha’ procured from Government oriental Library, chennai

has been done.

2. Study of the individual concepts and practices from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra and hatha Yoga

We have many commentaries on Yoga Sutra but even today we are not in a position to say authentically that

how various commentators have understood those concepts contained in Yoga Sutra. The study is expected

to bring out in-depth fundamental study based on various commentaries which will help the readers, scholars

and sadhakas all, in understanding the true import of the concepts from the view point of Commentators.

Similarly there are many concepts in Hathayoga which also require an in depth study. There are around 33

Hathayoga Texts which require to be scrutinized. This year we started this project.

Following articles have been prepared / in the process of preparing on the lines mentioned above-

dVandVa

An Analytical Study on the basis of Yoga sutras and its Commentaries - PREPARED

nidra

An Analytical Study on the basis of Yoga sutras and its Commentaries – in the process of preparing.

satya

An Analytical Study on the basis of YogaSastras and its Commentaries – collected the material

abhiniVesha

An Analytical Study on the basis of Yogasastras and its Commentaries - in the process of preparing.

dVandVa

An Analytical Study on the basis of Yogasutras and its Commentaries –by Ms. Seema Yadav, article submitted

for publication in Yoga Mimamsa, Vol. XLV, No.3 & 4

ahimsa

An Analytical Study on the basis of Yoga sutras and its Commentaries – by Dr. Bandita Satpathy, article sub-

mitted for publication in Yoga Mimamsa, Vol. XLV, and No.3 & 4

teaching and college related work

The researchers of PLRD are also engaged in teaching in the G.S. College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis at

Kaivalyadhama. The details are furnished below:

1. engaged classes in Diploma in Yoga for the subject Yogic Text in english and hindi languages.

2. engaged classes in Diploma in Yogic Therapy for the subject foundation of hathayoga in english.

3. engaged classes for Foundation course in Yoga and Traditional Texts (FcYTT)

4. engaged classes for the subject Schools of Yoga, for regular (three year) B.A student in G.S college of

Yoga & culture Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama.

5. Taught the subject SAnSKRIT, for regular (three year course) B.A student in G.S.college of Yoga & culture

Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama

6. Taught the subject ‘history and Philosophy of Yogashastra’, for regular (three year course) B.A student

in G.S college of Yoga & culture Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama.

7. conducted Viva for the c.c.Y Students

inVited lectures of the p.l.r.d. staff at premier institutes:

1. Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee was invited to present a research paper on ‘The Truth about the world: In the

Light of Philosophical Debates’ in the national Seminar at S.B.Phule Pune University held 21-23 January

2016.

2. Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee delivered an Invited talk on Yoga culminates in Advaita: An Approach to

Samkara’s Darsana at the International conference on the Science and Arts of Yoga held at S.B. Phule

University during 24-27 February, 2016.

3. Dr. Bandita Shatapathy was invited to chinmay Shodha Sansthan, Kerala as a resource person in a

National Workshop on Yoga, January 2016

collaboration with premier institutes:

The department has established an academic collaboration with NRCVEE IIT Delhi. The departments have

decided to jointly work together on two major projects:

1. Digitisation of Yoga manuscripts available at Kaivalyadhama

2. Scientific and Literary Study of the concept of Mind stuff

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in t e r n at io n a l c o n fe r e n c e o n scie n c e a n d a r t s o f yo g a: t h e o r y a n d p r ac t ic e: 24 -27 fe b r u a r y 2016

in c o ll a b o r at io n w i t h c.a.s.s. - p u n e u ni V e r si t y

The Philosophico - Literary Research Department,

Kaivalyadhama, organized the International conference

on the Science and Arts of Yoga: Theory and Practice

in collaboration with CASS - Pune University during 24 -

27 February 2016. The inaugural ceremony was held at

Pune University chaired by Prof. Harekrishna Satapathy,

Vice Chancellor of RSV - Sanskrit University, Tirupathi and

graced by Sri O.P. Tiwari, Secretary of Kaivalyadhama and

Prof. S.M. (Raja) Dixit, Director of the Interdisciplinary

School at Pune University. Swami Atmapriyananda, the

Vice-Chancellor of the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda

University, addressed the throng with his illuminating

keynote speech. The inaugural show was followed by a

yoga demonstration by the students of Kaivalyadhama.

Participants attended two days of the conference at

Pune University and eighty-five delegates celebratedthe

third day of the conference at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla.

Swami Maheshanandaji, Chairman, Kaivalyadhama; Sri.

O.P.Tiwari, Secretary, Kaivalyadhama; Sri Subodh Tiwari,

CEO, Kaivalyadhama; Prof. B.K.Dalai, Prof. Sailaja Katre

and Prof. Nirmala Kulkarni graced the occasion that

began with the chanting of Vedamantra. Several lead-

ing researchers presented their work over the course of

the conference with a panel discussion open to all for

participation. Dr. Bandita Shatapathy and Dr. Rajeshwar

Mukherjee, the Research Officers of Kaivalyadhama

presented their valuable research papers.

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l ib r a r y

The Central Research Library is located in the build-

ing of the PLR Department. The work of PLRD is

totally dependent upon the books in the library and

the library is kept equipped with the new arrivals.

The library also caters the need of the college stu-

dents and maintains the issuing and returning of the

books. Our Library is having a total of 35000 books

with around 1500 original manuscripts and around

300 Xeroxed Yoga Manuscripts. For upkeep of all

these, a team of staff is engaged.

The library provides Internet facility as well as scan-

ning, Xeroxing and printing facility to our readers on

nominal charges.

1. The total number of books on various subjects in

the Library till date is 29230.

2. The Library provides the facility of cyber café in

the Library

Central Library is also being used by the Research

staff and students of various courses conducted by

Kaivalyadhama.

s c i e n t i f i c r e s e a r c hd e p a r t m e n t

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V isio n

To discover, establish & evolve scientific bases of Traditional Yoga through Fundamental and

Applied Research for the world community.

m is sio n

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.

a

b

g o a l s f o r m is sio n ‘a’

goal no.1

To subject both the subjective/experiential and objective/Scientific aspects of Yoga and allied streams to

a thorough scientific investigation so as to discover the objective nature of the Indian Philosophy, in gen-

eral, and that of Yoga in particular.

obJectiVes towards goal no.1

1. To employ the modern research methodology for studying subjective, as well as, objective aspects of

Yoga and allied streams.

2. To keep the research staff updated about the use of latest quantitative and qualitative research meth-

ods by providing them necessary training.

3. To ensure that the individual researcher, primarily responsible for a project, has experientially and the-

oretically studied the Yogic practices he/she plans to employ in his/her research.

4. To ensure that the researcher is provided with constructive/critical feedback by experts in the area

through presentations and networking, in a systematic and well planned manner.

goal no. 2

To conduct fundamental, as well as, applied research, with an inter-disciplinary approach, keeping the

welfare of the common man in view.

obJectiVes towards the goal no. 2

1. To constitute research teams in accordance with the research interests and expertise of the staff (bot-

tom-up approach) when doing fundamental and applied research with an inter-disciplinary approach.

2. To consider the research interests of the collaborating (both in-house and external) and funding agen-

cies while constituting a research team (top-down approach) towards undertaking fundamental and

applied inter-disciplinary research.

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3. To ensure a balanced allocation of resources for fundamental and applied inter-disciplinary research

through taking full support of the extant administrative set-up.

4. To ensure that all projects have a feasible inter-disciplinary focus on the essentially holistic nature of

Yoga as enjoined in authoritative Yogic texts, both ancient and modern.

goal no.3

To disseminate research findings of SRD through platforms of high impact all over the world.

obJectiVes towards goal no.3

1. To publish high quality research in peer-reviewed journals.

2. To ensure publication of at least three high-quality research papers in Yoga Mimamsa (YM) per issue by

the SRD staff as YM is the scientific mouthpiece of Kaivalyadhama.

3. To ensure that every researcher publishes at least one high quality paper per year in YM or in any other

research journal of a high repute.

4. To train the research staff into scientific writing skills.

5. To ensure that the staff has digital and/or print access to the latest full-text research papers and/or

books on Yoga and allied streams by way of subscriptions to information resources and digital libraries.

6. To make in-house students the mouthpiece for research findings of SRD by updating their study mate-

rial and practical training accordingly.

7. To liaison with the college in updating the study material of students in line with research conducted

and completed in SRD.

8. To hold presentations for in-house staff and guest faculty, as well as, for the student community so as

to update them with research findings of SRD.

g o a l s f o r m is sio n ‘b’

goal no. 1

To collaborate with Philosophico-Literary Research Department to delve into aspects of the spiritual and

physical Yogic phenomena so as to come to a tolerable unanimity about the related basic concepts and

constructs of Yoga for their use in yoga education and Yoga research.

obJectiVes towards goal no. 1

1. To undertake extensive and intensive philosophic-literary research, in both Yogic physical culture and

spiritual culture, with the available Yoga literature/manuscripts/ published volumes, both modern, as well

as, ancient.

2. To corroborate the directions/instructions and the effects, as mentioned in authoritative Yogic texts,

regarding Yoga practices/ techniques, through scientific research.

3. Kaivalyadhama’s academic/educational courses should incorporate the outcomes accruing from the

points no. I& ii above, in a circumscribed and systematic manner.

goal no.2

To promote collaborative research endeavors in Yoga with the research institutes of National and

International standing so as to help create a sound knowledge base regarding the instructions and effects

of Yoga practices of both physical culture and spiritual culture, for their wider acceptability and applica-

tion for therapy and training/education.

obJectiVes towards goal no. 2

1. To invite Yoga experts, the representatives of reputed institutions and Living Traditions to symposia/

seminars/conferences with the purpose of ironing out major differences, if any, towards a workable una-

nimity regarding the basic tenets/concepts and constructs.

2. To explore the Yoga practices, both of physical culture and that of spiritual culture, from the noted

Living Traditions in India and abroad, keeping in view their wider usage in therapy, training and Sadhana.

3. To take the Yoga practices/techniques into the research laboratory for testing them with the thorough

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scientific/methodological rigors, before making them available for therapeutic and training use.

4. To organize national/ International Workshops/ Symposia, as well as, publish books, research papers

etc. for disseminating the knowledge base attained, as above.

f u n c t io n a l r e p r e s e n tat io n o f s.r.d.

Scientific

Research

Department

Research

Advisory

ethical

committee

Awareness ServiceTrainingResearch Information

1 . a w a r e n e s s

2 . r e s e a rc h

3 . t r a inin g

obJectiVes

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

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

through

Scientific exhibits, informatory pamphlets / displays / symposia / conferences / lantern lectures.

obJectiVes

1. conceptualizing & Designing Research protocols/models/yoga modules.

2. exploring national & international collaborative research endeavors.

3. To conduct Research internship programs.

through

Research in various disciplines such as Biochemistry, Physiology, Psychology, neuro-psychology, Physical

education and Alternative medicine such as Ayurveda & naturopathy.

obJectiVes

1. To impart in-house training to staff/researchers/students.

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

3. To generate income by providing yogic knowledge

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through

1. Yoga training methodology

2. Internship program for students

3. Instrumentation usage

4. Teacher training

5. Statistical analysis

6. counseling and consulting

7. Research methodology workshops for medical doctors

4 . s e r V ic e

5 . in f o r m at io n

obJectiVes

1. To provide facilities to the community towards income generation.

2. explore new clients, beneficiaries and service areas.

3. To strive for International and national recognition to SRD services.

through

1. Knowledge base of biochemistry, physiology, psychology and physical education.

2. Pathological investigations.

3. Providing service in collaboration with Indian Red cross Society.

obJectiVe

1. To publish scientific research articles, pamphlets, books etc.

through

1. Research journals, articles, scientific/yoga expert network.

2. creating research database/reference library

Director of

Research

Assistant

Director of

Research

Research officers

(2)

Yoga

Demonstrator (1)

Research

Assistants (4)

Lab

Assistant/

Technical

Assistant

(1)

o r g a n o g r a m

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sta ff d e ta il s

Prof. R.S. Bhogal

assistant director of research

Mr. Sandeep Wankhede

yoga demonstrator

Mr. D.D. Kulkarni

research officer

Dr. Satish Pathak

research associate

Dr. Praseeda Menon

research officer

Dr. Gargi Naidu

consultant

Mr. Sanjay Shete

research assistant

Dr. Suchitra Doddoli

research assistantt

Ms. Anita Verma

research assistant

Mrs. Pratibha Rajbhoj

research assistant

r ec o g ni t io n s: s.i.r.o. r e n e w a l

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c o ll a b o r at io n s

c o m m i t t e d p r o Jec t s -201 5 -16

1. Jnana prabodhini institute of psychologyJnana Prabodhini Bhavan,

510 Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411030

2. international society for scientific interdisciplinary researches in the field of yoga

New Belgrade, Serbia

3. shruti foundationNew Delhi

4. regional resource training center on ageingAnugraha, Delhi

5. genome technologiesBaner, Pune

6. chaitanya laboratoryLonavla

a. yoga in management of foot deformities and associated symptoms among school

athletes

Foot deformities cause an abnormal change in the metatarsal bone structure affecting overall body structure

and balance. This leads to premature fatigue, back pain, lack of balance and flexibility, and decreased body

efficacy. As yoga postures foster balanced mobility to the spine by lengthening and widening the constricted

or stiff muscles, as well as strengthening the underutilized thoracic muscles of the back, yoga can be useful

in the management of symptoms associated with foot deformity. This study was conducted with a view to

examine the impact of eight week yoga training program on the symptoms associated with foot deformity in

school children. Angular deviation at ankle joint of 80 students, aged 12-14 years, was assessed through foot-

print and angular measurement (flexion, extension, adduction and abduction) done by the goniometer. All the

students were equally and randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group. This study was

conducted at Gurukul School, Lonavla and the preparation of manuscript is under process.

b. yoga and micronutrient absorption in urban school children

Micronutrients are extremely important in preschool and adolescent children due to the rapid physical and

mental growth. Impaired absorption of micronutrients may lead to poor physical and mental health. The

objective of this study was to examine the effect of yoga practices on selected micronutrient absorption and

physical fitness variables among urban residential school children. Sixty three male and female students,

aged 11-15 years, were randomly divided into experimental (n=32) & control (n=31) groups. Micronutrient sta-

tus and physical fitness variables were evaluated at the baseline and at the end of 12 weeks of yoga training

in both groups. During the experimental study, all the students continued with their normal vegetarian diet

available at the hostel mess and no external nutritional supplements were provided. The study was success-

fully completed at Jnana Prabodhini School, Nigdi. Presently, data analysis and manuscript preparation is in

progress.

a d di t io n a l p r o Jec t s

a. effect of yoga training on inflammatory cytokines and c-reactiVe protein in

employees of small scale industries: a randomized controlled trial

Inflammation is an important contributing factor for disease progression. Inflammation blood marker such

as high sensitivity C-reactive protein, IL-6 predicts future cardiovascular events in healthy subjects. These

inflammatory markers are risk factors for cardiovascular disease in both middle aged and older people. The

objective of this study was to see the effect of yoga practices on inflammatory markers and C-reactive protein

among apparently healthy adults exposed to occupational hazards. In the present study 48 participants aged

30-58 (41.5±5.2) years and exposed to occupational hazards were randomized into two groups i.e. exper-

imental and wait-list control. All the subjects were assessed for lipid profile, IL-6, TNF-α, and hs-CRP at the

baseline and after completion of 3 months of yoga training intervention. The experimental group underwent

yoga intervention for 1 hour for 6 days a week for 3 months, whereas control group did not undergo any yoga

training. Data analysis was done using statistical software SPSS Version 20.0. Data was analyzed using paired’

tests and independent‘t’ test. The manuscript of this study is completed and is under peer review.

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b. gayatri on origin of uniVerse: a cosmic aum modulation model

This theoretical article deals about the AUM as origin of first line of Gayatri Mantra that relates the astro-

physical essence of Bhuh, Bhuvah and Svah aspect of Gayatri phenomena. It as an outcome of modulation

of three lettered AUM syllabus in the first line of Gayatri Mantra (GM) and proposes Gayatri phenomena

as Matter–Energy-Radiation (M-E-R) interaction within Space-Time Curvature (STC). The AUM is proposed as

Infinite Cosmic Ethereal Energy Coherent Fundamental Oscillation (ICEECFO), a fundamental vibration earlier

modulated to create microscopic mater-energy content of universe by Quantum Vacuum (QV). The macro-

scopic level of M-E-R content is generated by Ether Vortex (EV) function within the STC. The study concludes

that AUM as ICEECFO energy is generated from AUM is modulated by QV and EV play a vital role in Gayatri

of M-E-R aspect of Matter Domain Universe. The study implies that Gayatri phenomena stems from AUM

phenomena.

c. effect of yoga practice on perception, attention, learning, and neuro-motor

co-ordination impairments in mentally challenged children

The scope of the project related to yoga, as a mind-training practice with step-by-step instructions, when

personalized for a particular group according to their needs and capacities, having the potential to play an

important role in continuously rewiring the brain through the principle of neuro-plasticity. Thus, a collabo-

rative research project was undertaken with a local school for special children, Samvaad Shaala, in order to

expand the reach of yoga training to non-mainstream schools as well.

The objective of the research project with special children was to explore and document, even if on a small

scale, the successes achieved in certain key areas and the difficulties faced when implementing yoga training

on children with intellectual disabilities (ID), more popularly known as mental retardation (MR). The project

involved case studies of four children, who were on the “mild-moderate intellectual disability” level as per

standard intelligence testing. The yoga training for these children was conducted five days/week for approx-

imately one hour/day for five months. As part of the research study, after receiving informed consent from

the school authorities and the parents of these children, certain psychological tests like the Binet-Kamat Test

of Intelligence, reaction-time, and hand-steadiness, as well as, video recordings were conducted before and

after the yoga training. Data analysis and observations from video recordings showed that the yoga train-

ing improved the attention-span of children, their ability to follow instructions correctly, their sensory-motor

coordination and their body-mind stability.

d. Kaivalyadhama Kriyā yoGa: psycho-physioloGical and bio-chemical effects on hiGh

school adolescents

High school adolescents face a lot of emotional upheaval, and stress related to academic performance and

social pressure in this age of cut-throat competition. In fact, in the Indian context, some of these adolescents

even attempt suicide when they encounter failure in their final year board examinations. Thus, it is very

obvious that in order to negotiate this adolescent phase of intense emotional upheaval effectively in their

lives, this group needs the energy and resources that empowers them to do so. Kaivalyadhama Kriyā Yoga

(KKY), a largely unknown but highly effective yogic practice, could be one such means of empowerment. An

integrated analysis of the impact of this yogic system of KKY hasn’t been carried out until now. The proposed

project is an organized effort to scientifically document the holistic mind-body effects of KKY on high school

adolescents through a multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary approach. Project status: Project was submitted

to Department of Science & Technology under the special SATYAM call for applications for yoga and medita-

tion projects. Suggested budget of the project is above Rs. 60 lacs.

e. pulse pattern Variability (ppV) in nadipariksha in the context of nostril

dominance – a physiological study

The traditional sciences like Yoga and Ayurveda share common principles of diagnosis to maintain psy-

cho-physiological health. There are various research reviews of nadipariksha and nasal cycle which share

common physiological, psychological and bio-chemical variables predicting identical trend of energy levels.

Hence, this fundamental study was taken in an attempt to understand the physiological implication of both

nostril dominance and nadipariksha by means of Bio-energy mobilization, storage and expenditure through

measurement of whole body bio-electrical variable such as bioelectrical impedance and body composition.

This study would lead to develop health related physiological biomarkers of nostril dominance and nadiparik-

sha diagnostic tests to evoke proportionate combination of doshas suitable to develop desired physiological

effects through yoga practices. The project is completed, 3 papers published and further papers writing is

under progress.

l a b o r at o r y in V e st ig at io n s

laboratory (biochemistry)

A total number of 405 patients visited bio-

chemistry laboratory for clinical assessment.

laboratory (physiology)

A total number of 43 patients visited physiol-

ogy laboratory for physiological assessment

tests, namely, Body composition analysis and

spirometry.

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p r o p o s e d p r o Jec t s f o r 2016 -2017

1. effect of Bhastrika pranayama on kidney functions and Psycho-physiological aspects in DYed students.

Mr. Sanjay Shete, Ms. Anita Verma.

2. effect of yoga training on functional abilities, cardiovascular and cognitive function in geriatrics: A

randomized controlled trial.

Mr. Sanjay Shete, Ms. Anita Verma.

3. Yoga Training effect on Body Shape Index, Body composition and Lipid Profile in Urban obese Adult

Males.

Kulkarni,D.D. Shete, S.U., Suchitra D., Verma. A.

4. effect of Jalaneti and Sutraneti i Kriyas on electro-nasographical and exhalation Breath Temperature

Profile.

Kulkarni,D.D., Suchitra D and Shete,S.U.

5. effect of Ujjayi pranayama practice on heart Rate Variability (hRV) and peripheral vascular microcir-

culation with reference to autonomic functions.

Suchitra Doddoli, Kulkarni,D.D.

6. effect of Vastra Dhauti kriya on neuro-immunological and Gastric response.

Suchitra Doddoli, Kulkarni,D.D., Shete, S.U., and Ms. Anita Verma

7. effect of yoga practices on humoral and mucosal immune response amongst school children in Pune.

Rajbhoj, Pratibha.

8. Kaivalyadhama Kriya Yoga: Psycho-physiological and bio-chemical effects on high school adolescents.

Dr. Praseeda Menon

9. effect of Shavasana and that of Yoga Mediation in Supine posture on selected psychological, physiolog-

ical, and biochemical functions in common population of Lonavla as well as in yoga students of Diploma

course: Randomized controlled studies.

Shri. R.S. Bhogal

p u b l ic at io n s

papers published

1. kulkarni,d.d., bhat,raghaVendra & bhogal,r.s. (2015)Gayatri as Iso-Red-Shift of Astrophysical event. Anc Sci, 2(2), 20-25.

2. kulkarni,d.d., doddoli,s., & bhogal,r.s. (2015) effect of yoga training on bio-energy dynamics with reference to bioelectrical impedance and tridosha in

dominant nostril breathing types – A pilot study. International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research

3(10), 47-58.

3. tiwari,s., telles s., goel,a. & Verma,a. (2015)

Beliefs about yoga: A survey in Mumbai. Journal of Biological and Scientific opinion, 3(4), 176-180.

4. www.huffingtonpost.in/dr-praseeda-menon/how-yoga-could-help-rewir_b_8336520.html#

5. www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-impaired-kids-benefit-by-yoga-practise-finds-new-study-2130785

6. bhogal,r.s. & nagaraJan,karuna (2015) Yoga education: B.ed Yoga Programme. new Delhi: national council for Teacher education (ncTe)

7. bhogal,r.s. (2015)Scientific Research in Yoga: Recent Trends, Pradigmatic Stalemate & Future hopes. Lonavla: Souvenir of

8th International conference on Yoga & education: Principles & Practice.

papers under peer reView

1. shete, s.u., Verma, anita, & bhogal, r. s. (2016).effect of yoga training on inflammatory cytokines and c - reactive protein in employees of small scale

industries: a randomized controlled trial. Annals of Medical and health Sciences Research.

2. kulkarni, d. d., bhogal, r.s., & Verma, a. (2015)Bio-electrical activity: A Variable in Yoga Research. Yoga Mimamsa.

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3. bhogal,r.s., thakur,ghanshyam & shete,sanJay (2016)Differential impact of shavasana and meditation on memory scores in healthy college students: A ran-

domized control study.

papers under preparation

1. kulkarni,d.d., bhat,r. & bhogal,r.s. (2016)Gayatri on origin of Universe: A cosmic AUM Modulation Model. (Ready for publication).

2. kulkarni,d.d., suchitra,d. & bhogal,r.s. (2016).An objective measure of holistic health diagnosis: -A hIP–Bio-electric approach.

3. shete,s.u., Verma,anita (2016)effect of yoga training module on pulmonary function in adults exposed to occupational hazards.

4. Verma,anita, shete,s.u. (2016)effect of yoga on micronutrient absorption in urban school children.

5. Verma,anita, shete,s.u. (2016)effect of yoga training on general mental ability among urban school children.

6. doddoli,s., shete,s.u., kulkarni,d.d. & bhogal,r.s. (2016)effect of yoga training on lipid metabolism in industrial workers with reference to prakriti. (Ready for

publication).

7. pathak,s.d. & raJbhoJ,p. (2016)effect of yoga practices on enlarged prostate in y patients: A case study.

8. raJbhoJ.p. (2016)Yoga research on immune response to examination stress: A review.

w o r k s h o p s / s e m in a r s

Kaivalyadhama’s Scientific Research Department (SRD) organized “Yoga

Mela - An event celebrating fun and creativity through yoga practice,”

from 14th- 15th March for intellectually disabled (ID) children from

Samwad Shaala, a Lonavala school for special children. Dr Praseeda suc-

cessfully coordinated the event.

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s . a . d . t . g u p t a y o g i c h o s p i t a la n d h e a l t h c a r e c e n t r e

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For eons, the value of Yogic System for treatment, rehabilitation and pro-

phylaxis of certain diseases has been well known and rightfully acknowl-

edged. Thus the Rugna Seva Mandir, a department devoted exclusively

to the treatment of various diseases through yoga, has been functioning

at Kaivalyadhama 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.

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 centre at Kaivalydham 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 cam-

pus, with simple clean rooms, attached toilets, air-conditioning and a

vegetarian diet. Last but not the least; great care is taken to provide

wholesome meals, which are nutritious and easily digestible. Meals are

accompanied by fresh fruit 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 vis-

iting the place over the years in increasing numbers. Their valuable sug-

gestions have helped the institute in its endeavor towards perfection.

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.

in di a n V/s f o r eig n pa r t icipa n t s

indian - 1,630 (72%)

foreign - 634 (28%)

in di a n pa r t icipa n t s: stat e - w is e dist r ib u t io n

Andhra Pradesh

bihar

Chandigarh

Chhattisgarh

Delhi

Goa

Gujarat

Haryana

Himachal Pradesh

Jharkhand

Karnataka

Kerala

Madhya Pradesh

Maharashtra

Manipur

orissa

Punjab

Rajasthan

Tamil Nadu

uttarakhand

uttar Pradesh

West bengal

11 7 3 556

1379

4 4 3 19 5 20

1331

1 4 8 26 8 8 12 3

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in di a n pa r t icipa n t s: Q u a r t e r ly dist r ib u t io n

f o r eig n pa r t icipa n t s: Q u a r t e r ly dist r ib u t io n

Q4 - 241 (15%)

Q2 - 52 (8%)

Q3 - 385 (23%)

Q3 - 112 (18%)

Q1 - 357 (22%)

Q4 - 199 (31%)

Q2 - 647 (40%)

Q1 - 271 (43%)

ac t i V i t ie s o f t h e h e a lt h c a r e c e n t r e

Kaivalyadhama is world famous for its integrated approach to yoga therapy. Individuals come to us suffering

from a wide range of ailments, and we design a specific program which is known to be most effective in pro-

viding relief.

A medical check-up is the first and foremost activity, and pathology tests are carried out in-house if required.

A ‘prescription’ for asana, pranayama, and kriya practice plus Naturopathy and special diet (if required) are

established.

The whole program also includes walks, basic meditation techniques, informal lectures, discussions and doc-

umentary films on related subjects.

Then the treatment begins.

If you undertake yoga with the right spirit and comply with all instructions given during your stay, we know

that you will find relief from your problems and have the opportunity to open up a new horizon to enjoy your

life.

yoga and relaxation

A week’s program is designed for those individuals who want to just come, relax and rejuvenate through prac-

tices of yoga, sattvik food and a yogic environment. They may take appointments of naturopathy or ayurveda,

subject to availability. This program is essentially to give a welcome break to the fast pace of life. With an

internal library at the health care center and a central library, people also catch up on reading and stimulating

their mind.

yoga and naturopathy

A week’s program is designed for rejuvenation and restoration of harmony of the body and mind.

Naturopathy uses the five elements to restore the balance in individuals. Yoga plays the key role towards

inner awareness.

yoga and ayurVeda

A week’s program is designed for rejuvenation, detoxification and restoration of health. Yoga again leads by

inner awareness and enhancing the results of the practices.

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pa r t icipa n t s stat ist ic s in ay u r V e d a s ec t io n

i.p.d. female - 495 (39%)

i.p.d. male - 289 (23%)

o.p.d. - 480 (38%)

reJuVenation program for cancer patients

This is a broader program for individuals who have completed chemotherapy, radiation or other interventions

for cancer. This is a three week program which looks at enhancing physical strength, mental health, emotional

stability and spiritual energy in an individual. The program consists of the practices of Yoga, Naturopathy,

Ayurveda, Counseling, Diet and other forms of relaxation techniques. The three-week workshop for cancer

survivors is an annual workshop coordinated by Lee Majewski. The workshop was held in the month of March.

There were eight participants in this workshop; four international and three domestic who underwent the

three-week course. They found the three -week journey to be uplifting, yet at times difficult, as coming face to

face with the past is no easy task.

chronic cures program

This is a designed program for three weeks as a specific intervention, for individuals who have chronic ail-

ments. The Chronic Cures program took place from 14th Febraruary to 5th March. This year, there were 8

participants who contributed to the wonderful outcome of the program. The Chronic Cures program, coor-

dinated by Lee Majewski, addresses chronic diseases, like cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure,

through yogic, naturopathic and educative means. The program has a regimen of detoxification, rejuvenation

and education on a daily basis. We had many positive results and great feedback this year and look forward

to the next program.

collaboratiVe programs

Seminar or workshops are arranged in collaboration with agencies or institutions, who want to work on the

same principles. Last year we did a program with Life Positive and Navoday Vidyalay Samiti for their principles.

three components of yogic approach which we follow

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 treat-

ment 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 atti-

tude, behavior, and lifestyle. Feelings of sharing, warmth, friendship, love and respect for the whole beautiful

world needs to be cultivated so as to be an antidote for feelings of hopelessness and loneliness.

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05. Dr. Gururaj Doddoli R . M . o . , A Y u R V E D A

06. Mrs. Kusum Sharma N A T u R o P A T H

07. Shri neeraj Singh Y o G A T E A C H E R

08. Shri Vivek Tiwari Y o G A T E A C H E R

09. Mrs. Jyoti Soni Y o G A T E A C H E R

10. Ms. Ranjana Sinha Y o G A T E A C H E R

11. Mr. Rodney Raymond S u P E R V I S o R , H o u S E K E E P I N G

12. Shri Ganesh Phatak P R o J E C T I N C H A R G E

13. Shri Ravindra Dauneria G A R D E N S u P E R V I S o R

14. Smt. Shashi Sinha L I b R A R Y I N C H A R G E

15. Ms. Alifiya Sarolwala o F F I C E E x E C u T I V E

16. Mrs. Swati Temghare A S S T . A C C o u N T A N T

17. Dr. Jyoti Oak (MA, PhD) C o u N S E L L o R

18. Ms. Hina Mehta M E S S S u P E R V I S o R

19. Ms. Shubhangi Aher I . T . E x E C u T I V E

20. Ms. Shilpa Rakshe F I N A N C E E x E C u T I V E

21. Ms. Sarika Umbre S u P E R V I S o R , H o u S E K E E P I N G

h o w d o e s o u r h e a lt h c a r e p r o g r a m w o r k?

h e a lt h c a r e c e n t r e sta ff

01 Arrival on Sunday

02 Medical Consultation for Yoga Relaxation, Yoga & Naturopathy

or Yoga and Ayurveda program

03 Selection of program.

Three types of yoga sessions - Basic, Therapy and Advanced

04 Schedule includes Naturopathy, Ayurveda sessions, lectures,

specific Pranayama and Tratak session and Chanting.

05 If participants stay for more than one week, then they have

progressive schedule of practice.

01. Shri Subodh Tiwari C . E . o .

02. Dr. Prakash S. Agarwal (MDDGo) S E N I o R M E D I C A L C o N S u L T A N T

03. Dr. Jagdish Bhutada (BAMS & DPG,DPc) P A N C H A K A R M A

04. Dr. Sharad D. Bhalekar (BAMS & PGDPc) R E S I D E N T I A L M E D I C A L o F F I C E R

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r e sid e n t i a l facil i t y

The center provides simple and clean rooms with either an attached bathroom or a common bathroom. It

also has four suites, which serve as family accommodation. The following chart displays the total availability.

acc o m m o d at io n & cl a s sific at io n o f r o o m s

rooms type no. of persons total

12 Main Building Standard Attached BathRoom 2 in each room 24

5 Soham Kutir Standard Attached BathRoom 2 in each room 10

5 Soham Kutir Executive Attached BathRoom 2 in each room 10

10 Soham Deluxe Attached BathRoom 2 in each room 20

9 Main Building Common Bathroom 2 in each room 18

4 Main Building Suites 3 in Suite 12

2 Vedanta Kutir Double Ex Suite 2 in each room 4

5 Vedanta Kutir Single Ex Suite 1 in Each Room 5

5 Amruta Kutir Double Ex Suite 2 in each room 10

t o ta l acc o m m o d at io n

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i m p o r ta n t fe e d b ac k r ec ei V e d d u r in g t h e y e a r

1. Documentary shown in hcc needs improvisation.

2. express way noise to be managed by somehow by building a bamboo shield beside it.

3. naturopathy treatment benefits should be conveyed to the patients.

4. List of generic items – like chyawanprash should be exhibited which will help public to purchase.

5. More time should be given by Medical officer.

6. Steam bath should be included in full body massage for oPD

7. An article on chitta according to patanjali yog sutra should be written.

8. Speed breakers on all four sides nearby generator room to be made and paint all the speed breakers

9. Use black salt (sendha namak) or rock salt instead of white salt in the kitchen

10. Put Pranadharana instead of Meditation in the schedule

11. Provide thicker, wool blankets.

12. Put all the beds, mattresses, blankets, chaddar, bed sheets, pillows in the Sunlight

13. There should be solar or Geyser connection for hot water in Laundry

14. Water filters for drinking should be should be regularly changed.

15. Instruction given to the participants to switch off the electricity when not in need.

16. common toilets bath should be deep cleaned.

17. Maintenance of plumbing (taps & flush) should be improved.

18. Lipid profile to be checked before Ayurveda & Panchkarma treatments.

19. Variations and better presentation in food.

20. Saturday & Sunday sessions should be taken seriously.

21. cottage needs to be upgraded.

24. Mosquitoes problem should be solved.

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h o w did t h e y c o m e t o k n o w a b o u t u s?

d e pa r t m e n ta l sta ff r at in g

internet (30%)friends (52%)

preVious Visit (18%)

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PooR FAIR AVERAGE GooD ExCELLENT

Accounts Ayurveda Kitchen Library Naturopathy Reception

w h at did t h e y t hin k o f t h e b e n e fi t s o f yo g a?

excellent (46%)

good (42%)

fair (3%)

aVerage (9%)

h o w d o t h e y r at e o u r t r e at m e n t s?

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Atmosphere Attention Attention received

Hygiene Quality of Treatment

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w h at d o t h e y t hin k o f t h e k i tc h e n & f o o d?

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60

50

40

30

20

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PooR FAIR AVERAGE GooD

Ambience Food Quality Taste

w h at d o t h e y t hin k o f t h e e n V ir o n m e n t o f t h e in st i t u t e?

excellent (45%)

good (40%)

fair (2%)

aVerage (13%)

h o w did t h e y r a n k t h e in f r a st r u c t u r e o f t h e in st i t u t e?

70

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Aesthetics & Interior Cleanliness Housekeeping

your contributions are solicited

Kaivalyadhama is spread over 180 acres. The existing infrastructure can house 100 students and 100 patients. With a view to proliferate Yoga and train a greater

number, enhancement of existing facilities:

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

2. An Auditorium to host International conferences & Yogic cultural programs.

3. To maintain the serenity and tranquility of the area and prevent sound pollution, erection of a sound barrier.

All donations to Kaivalyadhama ARE 100% tax exempt under Sec 35 (ii) (I) of the Income Tax Act

within india

electronic transfer

Name of the Bank - Syndicate Bank Account Number - 53262160000019Name of Account – Secretary, K.S.M.Y.M.Samiti, KaivalyadhamaIFSC Code – SYNB0005326

cheQue or demand draft

Name of Beneficiary: Secretary, K.S.M.Y.M.Samiti, KaivalyadhamaPayable at: Lonavla(Please mention name & purpose of transfer)

outside india

electronic transfer

HSBC Bank, Bund Garden, PuneAccount number: 105297550001Name of Beneficiary/Account: Secretary, K.S.M.Y.M.Samiti, KaivalyadhamaSwift Code of HSBC,India:HSBCINBB

Please write directly to [email protected] for details on any

projects that you wish to fund, or visit : www.kdham.com/donate

anticipated infrastructure cost: rs. 10 crores

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constituent assembly of india

Volume ix

Wednesday, the 31st August 1949

The Constituent Assembly of India met in the Constitution Hall, New Delhi, at Nine of the Clock , Mr. President in the Chair (Hon’ble Dr. Rajendra Prasad)

Discussion between Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Dr. H.V. Kamath

Excerpt from the speech of Dr. H.V. Kamath

With the advent of freedom and the dawn of Indian renaissance, I have no doubt

in my own mind that our spiritual culture, our ancient culture, must be revived not

in one direction only but in all possible directions. One objection that is levelled

against spiritual culture - yogic culture especially - is that it is unscientific. Today

the pioneer of scientific research in yoga, Swami Kuvalayananda, at Lonavla, is doing

splendid wok in this field. I am sure that as we grow in stature, as India’s freedom

grows, there will be many more institutes of this kind which will promote research

in the spiritual field. It is very necessary. As Mahayogi Aurobindo said recently, the

West is turning to the East for some light and guidance, and if the East fails the West

today then the world is doomed. He further exhorted us saying that India should not

run after the materialistic baubles of the West. It is alright to increase the standard

of living, but to become merely materialistic is not all in life. The world craves some-

thing else and the world is looking towards India. It is high time we did something in

this direction and showed the light to an expectant world.

I hope the Union will promote agencies under its aegis to promote not merely his-

torical and scientific research but also research in yoga and the spiritual field on a

really scientific basis, science understood in the largest and most comprehensive

sense, not in the very narrow sense of having a little laboratory, test tubes, flasks,

pipettes and burettes, but the real scientific outlook of experiment, the outlook of a

man seeking knowledge-scio “to know”.

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