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Contents
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Team
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Functional Representation Of Central Administrative Department
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Governance of Central Administrative Department
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Consultants
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Meetings
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New Infrastructural Development
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New Policies & Systems
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Human Resource Development & Care
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Faculty & Staff Visits
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Statutory Compliances
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Public Relations & Cooperation
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Finances
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Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti’s Gordhandas Seksaria College Of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis
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Kaivalyadhama SMYM Samiti’s Philosophico-Literary Research Department
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Scientific Research Department
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S.A.D.T. Gupta Yogic Hospital & Health Care Centre
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Message
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am happy to present the Annual report of Kaivalyadham for the year 2015. In this report, we have tried our level best to
project every aspect of the developments within the ashram. Perhaps, some areas may have been left out, however, the report gives an overall picture on how carefully and steadily Kaivalyadham is growing. We have always kept in mind what Swamiji instructed us: “Tiwari, I have brought up this institute out of nothing. If it goes to nothing, I do not mind but Yoga should not be diluted.� This has been followed till date, and will remain our guide throughout the years. While preparing a new project or continuing many of our current goals, we never overlook these guidelines. I hope you will find this report and the pictures presented, up to your satisfaction.
Yours in the service of Yoga, O.P. Tiwari
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Team Of Staff Members
Shri Subodh Tiwari Joint Director of Administration
Brig. Suhas Dharmadhikari Consultant Operations
Smt. Pushpa Mandke Administrative Officer
Shri Sharad Sinha Office Superintendent
Smt. Ashwini Mudalgikar Accountant
Shri Bandu Kute Assistant Librarian
Shri Ashok Kumar Saksena Sr. Electrician
Smt. Malti Shanbag Sr. Office Executive
Smt. Shraddha Kulkarni Office Executive
Shri Praveen Veer Assistant Accountant
Smt. Sangamitra Kulkarni Incharge - Annapurna
Shri Kiran Landge Supervisor
Shri Ashok Sharma Office Executive – Infrastructure ANNUAL REPORT 2014 / 15
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Functional Representation of Central Administrative Department
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE
PUBLIC RELATIONS / LIAISON WITH AGENCIES
STATUTORY
LEGAL
FUNCTIONS OF CAD
ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION
HRD
FINANCE
Functional Representation of Central Administrative Department
Kaivalyadhama SMYM Samiti
Research
Philosophy Literary Research
Scientific Research Department
Therapy
Training
Administration & Coordination
Srimati Amlokadevi Gupta Yogic Hospital
Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis
Central Administrative Department
Department receiving grant in Aid
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Governance
Advisory Board
Governing Body
Board of Life Members
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Advisory Board Members Justice (retd) Shri. B.N. Srikrishna Chairman - Former Judge Supreme Court of India Dr. Rajan Welukar
Vice Chancellor, Mumbai University
Shri S.K.Tripathi
Former Education Secretary Government of India
Dr P. B. Desai
MS, FRCSE, FACS, Oncologist, Padmabhushan
Awardee
Dr Nelen Shah
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr S. D. Palkar
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Shri B. C. Khatua
Former Secretary (Chairman Forward Market
Commission) Government of India
Shri P. H. Parekh
Senior Counsel Supreme Court, Padmshree
Awardee
Dr. G. Ramakrishna
Former Professor National College, Bangalore
Dr. Anand Gokani
Diabetelogist
Dr. Shirley Tellis
Director of Research, Patanjali Yogapeeth
Shri M. Narsimhappa, IRD (Rtd)
Former Chief Income Tax Commissioner
Shri Vinay Bansal
Former Commerce Secretary, Government of India
Shri Y.N. Chaturvedi
Former Secretary, Government of India
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Governing Body Members Swami Maheshananda

Chairman
Deputy Secretary Ministry of Human Resource Development Deptt. of School Education & Literacy
Member
Director (IFD) Ministry of Human Resource Development Deptt. of School Education & Literacy
Member
CAO/IFA National Council of Educational Research and Training
Member
Director of Education (Higher) Govt. of Maharashtra
Member
Shri K. P. Talwar
Member
Justice D. R. Dhanuka (Retd.)
Member
Managing Trustee Satyanarayan Mandir, Malsar Gujrat
Member
Smt. B. P. Khetan (Representative of Shri B. P. Khetan)
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Shri R .R. Seksaria
Member
Shri Dinesh Panjwani
Member
Shri R. K. Dauneria
Member
Adv. Nivit Shivastava (Representative of Dr. Vartika Dubey)
Member
Dr. S. K. Ganguly
Member
Dr. B. R. Sharma
Member
Smt. P. L. Mandke
Associate Member
Shri Subodh Tiwari
Member
Shri O. P. Tiwari
Member Secretary
Finance Committee Members
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Swami Maheshananda
Chairman
Shri T. S. Rautela
Deputy Secretary (Govt. of India)
Shri Anil Kakaria
Deputy Secretary (IFD) (Govt. of India)
Shri D. P. Toor
CAO/IFD
National Council of Educational
Research and Training
Dr. Dhanraj Mane
Director of Education (Govt. of Maharashtra)
Shri Subodh Tiwari
Member
Shri O. P. Tiwari
Member Secretary
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Consultants Our Legal Consultants P.H.Parekh & Co – New Delhi Advocate Smt. Meena Doshi – Mumbai Advocate Shri. Nivit Srivastava – Mumbai Advocate Shri. Jayant Shaligram – Pune Our Auditors M/s Dinubhai & Co. Chartered Accountants – Mumbai – External Shri. Girish Date CA – Internal Auditor Our Architects M/s Design Workshop – Lonavla Our Computer Systems Manager M/s Indigenous Systems – Lonavla Our Webmaster And Media Advisor Mr. Tuhin Chowdhury Our Graphic Designers OCD, Pune
Meetings General Body
27/9/14
Advisory Board
26/7/14
Governing Body
27/9/14, 17/1/15
Finance Committee
19/9/14
Executive Committee
20/9/14, 12/1/15
Circular Resolution
27/10/14, 23/12/14,
20/3/15, 29/1/2015
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Meetings
Meeting for The Celebrations of The International Yoga Day
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everal meeting were held by the Ministry of AYUSH, Ministry of External Affairs to discuss the International Yoga Day celebrations. Shri. O.P. Tiwari, Hon Secretary attended these meetings and made a valuable contribution. A task force committee has also been formed to suggested long term measures for the growth of AYUSH. A meeting was also held with the Ministry of HRD to discuss the celebrations of the International Yoga Day, which was attended by Shri. Subodh Tiwari. A meeting called by the Department
of the School Education Government of Maharashtra was also attended by Shri. Subodh Tiwari. A meeting called by Department of AYUSH, Government of Maharashtra was attended by Dr. G.P. Shukla, Assistant Director ICYHC Mumbai. A meeting for designing the syllabus for schools was called by the State of Maharashtra, which was attended by Shri. C.G. Shinde. A meeting by the Department of AYUSH for writing the syllabus for the NCTE courses was attended by Prof. R.S. Bhogal.
Review Committee
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he meeting of the review committee, formed by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India was held on the 3rd June 2014 in Delhi. The committee reviews the work of the institute for the last five years and suggests policies for the next five years.
Review Committee Meeting, Delhi
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Governing Body Meeting
Advisory Board Meeting On 26th July 2014 the Board of advisors met. Important issues relating to policy matters and prospects for scientific research,
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collaborations and steps to be taken for further growth of the institute were discussed.
Staff Meeting A staff meeting was scheduled on 6th December 2014. The meeting was informal, it was aimed towards getting the staff together and interacting amongst each other.
Representatives from each and every department spoke about the progress of their department. This was followed by a quiz competition and snacks.
Participation in Ad-hoc board of Dance and Movement science meeting University of Mumbai Shri Subodh Tiwari participated in the meeting of the Ad-hoc board on Dance and Movement Science. There is a great initiative to begin a Masters Program which would be one of its kind. It is the brain child of Padmabhushan Smt. Kanak Rele, the renowned dancer of mohiniattam.
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Board of Physical Education Meeting of S. N. D. T. University Shri Subodh Tiwari participated in the meeting of the Board of Physical Education held at S. N. D. T. University. The University board took some important decisions towards enhancing the fitness and health of its students. Three courses on Yoga were also introduced for the benefit of the students.
CYAI Meeting The Council for Yoga Accreditation International met on the 14th and 15th March 2015 at Kaivalyadhama Lonavla. In the board meeting, some important decisions were taken, so that the vision of the CYAI could be achieved. To ease the work load, the administrative office in India will be located at the Kaivalyadhama premises.
Instiutional Recognitions Sr.No.
Recognition from Agency
Brief about recognition
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ministry of HRD, 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
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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
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University of Pune, Pune
Approved Centre for Post graduate research 14.09.2007
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Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare through MDNIY
Nodal Agency for implementation of the scheme of Swami Vivekananda District Wellness Centers.
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New Infras tr uc tural Development
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ith every year passing by, we strive to develop the infrastructure in our campus by initiating new projects and improving the existing structures. Periodically, the maintenance team inspect and evaluate the condition of our buildings and facilities. They also
identify any necessary restoration required of the existing structures. The team also suggest new projects for better facilities in the campus. In the year 2014-15 we have made the following sustainable changes in campus:
Staff Quarter Renovation Work Our mission is offer good living standards by providing better facilities to our staff members, as well as retaining nature’s beauty in the campus. Therefore we installed new water tanks in block B, C, and D. Plumbing work was also done in block A and sanitation facilities were upgraded.
Rest Room for Support Staff The institute aims to provide a comfortable environment to our support staff. Periodically, the management team monitors the working conditions in order to upgrade and provide additional facilities apart from their salaries. The purpose of providing such facilities is to make their working life better in the campus. This year we constructed a rest room for the support staff. ANNUAL REPORT 2014 / 15
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Landscaping The institute likes to have a pleasant environmental friendly atmosphere in the campus, and thus we undertake landscaping work regularly. The management team inspect the campus regularly and the supervisory team executes the developmental plans. Plenty green spaces were created in the premises near the Central Administrative Department, Gordhandas College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis and Rest room of Support staff.
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Annapurna Dining Hall
Annapurna hall is the place where our students dine regularly. The hall is adequately ventilated with plenty of doors and windows. However each year we aspire to improve the facilities of our dining hall. This year we have replaced some parts of
the roof with transparent sheets, to provide sufficient light in the dining hall. Tiling work is done on the counter wall. We have also provided nets to the doors in order to keep the mosquitoes away and the doors of dining hall can be kept open.
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Makeover of PLRD Hall As part of upgrading the facilities in campus, the management team came up with an idea of renovating the PLRD Hall. Hence, it was repainted, the washrooms were renovated and vertical blinds were fixed to all the windows. The hall is well equipped with an audio, visual system and projector facility. A raised stage area with green rooms was built. It has a seating capacity of approximately 100 people. This hall is suitable for organizing presentations, recitals and performances, small meetings and intra department level seminars and training programmes.
Showcase for Swami Kuvalyananda’s Articles In 1924, Swami Kuvalayananda founded the Kaivalyadhama Health and Yoga Research Center in Lonavla. His modest processions are exhibited in the showcase in the PLRD Hall.
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Guest Rooms at Kapil Boys Hostel We warmly welcome our guests. Just a short stroll away from main gate, we renovated two rooms of the Kapil Boys Hostel. This guest house will serve to accommodate faculty members, academia or parents of the students.
E-Rickshaw In November 2014, Kdham Management launched the ecofriendly battery operated E-Rickshaw to help make the campus free from pollution caused by conventional vehicles.
The Sattva Café On 19th November 2014, Sattva, the Café was inaugurated offering fresh and pure cold press juices, without the use of any artificial preservatives for the K’dham Family. A process known as Cold press is a slow method of preparing juices. This process squeezes the fruit or the vegetable without generating heat, and therefore it retains the nutrients and enzymes in the juice. This guarantees a healthy and delicious beverage. Sattva, the café also plans on serving organic tea, salads and healthy snacks in the future.
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New Polic ies A nd Sys tems Sr.No.
Policy
Decisions
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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.
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Supervisory Committee
Formed by Secretary
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Policy for preventing harassment towards women employees
Discussed in the Executive Committee meeting held on 21.05.2005 & committee formed.
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Recruitment Policy
Passed in the Governing Body Meeting held on 19th December 2008.
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Rosters
Revised and approved in the meeting of Governing Body dt.19.12.2008
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Policy Document for staff
Approved in the Executive Committee circulated to staff 19.05.2009
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Housing Committee
Re-formed by Secretary 05.04.2010.
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Medi-claim Policy
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H.R.Manual
Approved in the Governing Body Meeting dt.20.09.2010, implemented from Jan.2011. Approved in the Executive Committee dt.22.4.2012
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Accounting Policy
Discussed in the Board of Advisor’s meeting on 19.08.2012 approved in the Governing Body 26.10.2012.
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Purchase Committee
Reformed by Executive Committee
Faculty Development Programme u
A policy was framed for the faculty/staff to attend academic events preferably within India. As active participation in academic events such as seminars, conferences, workshops, symposia, congress, training programmes and so on, are considered an important part of academic performance indicators (API) for the faculty, I grants will be provided for such participation. A provision for similar grants for technical and administrative staff will also enable them to keep up-todate with the state-of-the-art in their respective fields of specialization. u
Swachata Abhiyan
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Narendra Modi is as commendable as the selection of the day for its launch on 2nd Oct, the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. He practiced and preached lessons of cleanliness. Enthusiastically, Kaivalyadhama participated in this Abhiyan with full enthusiasm and keenness. All the staff members and students cleaned the premises in and around their offices, and it was also decided that once a month all the
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Purchase Committee
A purchase committee was formed for the purchases of goods above Rupees 5000.00. This was formed to ensure that all the purchases are made in a systematic manner, keeping in mind the allocated budget for the same. They recommend the lowest quote received.
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Annapurna Committee
The Annapurna committee was formed for ensuring a systematic and correct implementations of the students dining hall and kitchen. The committee will monitor the hygiene standards, facilities and other requirements of the dining hall. They will forward their suggestion and recommendation to the management.
Human Resource Development & Care
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he support staff was sent to Kolhapur. They visited the Mahalaxmi temple, Kameri Math, Panhala fort, Shiv Palace and Rankala Lake. They enjoyed the outing and took the opportunity to bond together.
Shri Mahadu Gosavi retired on 31st May 2014 after serving the institute for 40 years and Shri Padmakar Raut retired on 30th June 2014. He served the institute for 35 year. A warm send off was given to them.
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Ms. Suchint Kaur Sodhi resigned from her services after working for 29 years. A farewell was arranged for her in June 2014.
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Facult y & St af f Visit s
Pune, Maharashtra, India Dr Sharad Bhalekar and Shri Viviek Tiwari, presented a lecture and conducted a yoga session for the IT Engineers of Barclays, Pune. Dr Sharad Bhalekar discussed with reference, to stress and lifestyle, pranayama and so on. Shri Vivek Tiwari conducted some simple asana practices and joint movements whilst sitting on a chair. The feedback received from the company was very positive. Shri Jagdish Bhutada conducted a nine days intensive workshop on Ayurveda in April 2014.
Birbhaum, West Bengal, India Shri Rajeshwar Mukhopadhyaya was invited to attend a three-day National Seminar at Visvabharati (a Central University). The seminar was on Vedic Interpretations: Trend and Technique. Shri Rajeshwar Mukhopadhyaya presented a research paper at the seminar. The representative from Kaivalyadhama was privileged to fulfill the duty of sectional coordinator in one academic session. The delegate also had a discussion with the representative of the Sanskrit and Pali department of the Visva-Bharati, University. The representative expressed keen interest to collaborate research work with the PLRD, Kaivalyadhama. The seminar has opened up a new vista for its participants and organizers.
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Singapore Kaivalyadhama and Yoga Kalari, Singapore organized a Teacher’s training course from 4th – 9th June 2014. Dr Sharad Bhalekar, was invited as a guest lecturer. He presented lectures on several topics such as ‘brain development and yoga’, ‘digestion-metabolism and the influence of yogic practices on it’, ‘the concept of asana.’ This was a special 6 days full-time course, intended to deepen one’s knowledge of yoga practice in a scientific way, which is beneficial to everybody and especially to those who are in the field of yoga.
Portugal
Jagat Guru Amrita Suryananda, President of Yoga Portuguese Confederation invited a representative from Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla for the World Yoga day 2014. Shri R. S. Bhogal
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was deputed to participate in this celebration. Shri R. S. Bhogal spoke on ‘Patanjali’s kriya yoga-a practical form of ahimsa’ at the Conference.
Austin, Usa From 5th – 8th June, the International Association of Yoga Therapist organized a Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR) in Austin, Texas, USA. Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute was invited to present a paper at the plenary session. Ms Lee Majewski represented the institute. She presented a paper on ‘Rejuvenation and Detoxification for Cancer Patients’ and a practical 2 hours workshop on ‘how and why.’
Texas, Usa From 17th – 20th July, Kaivalyadhama was represented by Ms Lee Majewski at the 10th Annual Oncology Training Conference for Yoga Teachers prepared by MD Anderson, University of Texas hospital. The conference was attended by about 300 practitioners from North and South America.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Dr. B. R. Sharma, Principal of our College was invited as the key note speaker at the inaugural session for the one day national seminar on ‘Dimensions of Yoga and its Dynamics.’ He enlightened the gathering on the topic ‘Classical and Contemporary Dimensions of Yoga’ and was also requested to chair a session at the seminar.
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Jakarta, Indonesia Shri Subodh Tiwari was invited to Jakarta to present a lecture on ‘Research trends of Yoga and principles of Yoga Therapy at Kaivalyadhama’ at the Atma Jay medical college Jakarta. This was organized by Shanti Kaivalya Yoga.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Dr S. D. Pathak represented Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute at an open forum discussion on a mission mode drive against Diabetes in Mumbai. He spoke about Yoga as a preventive measure in Pre-Diabetics.
Mout Abu, Rajasthan, India Shri Subodh Tiwari was invited as a speaker at a conference on ‘Spirituality in Research’ at Shantivan in September 2014. He spoke on the research trends at Kaivalyadhama.
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Delhi, India Shri R. S. Bhogal was deputed at the National Conference on “Integration of Yoga (especially meditation) into Medical Science in October 2014. He presented a paper on “Evolving Meditation Therapy at Kaivalyadhama.” Shri Bhogal also chaired two plenary sessions and took part in a panel discussion.
Japan In October 2014, Dr. Jagdish Bhutada visited 7 cities in Japan for presenting lectures on Ayurveda as well as give private consultations. These events were organized by Dr. Motoko Saito who was the founder of Yoga & Wellness Chandra in Fukui, Japan.
Bulgaria Dr. B. R. Sharma was invited as the main guest speaker at a conference held in Sofia, Bulgaria, organized by the Bulgarian Federation of Yoga. He represented Kaivalyadhama and presented three lectures on yogic culture and conducted a workshop on Kriya Yoga.
Bulgaria Dr. B. R. Sharma was invited as the main guest speaker at a conference held in Sofia, Bulgaria, organized by the Bulgarian Federation of Yoga. He represented Kaivalyadhama and
presented three lectures on yogic culture and conducted a workshop on Kriya Yoga.
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India On 13th December 2014, Prof Bhogal & Dr. Pathak presented sessions on yoga at the Govt. College of Yoga & Naturopathy, Chennai
Delhi, India
National Yoga Week, organized by MDNIY, New Delhi. Dr. S.D. Pathak presented a talk on ‘Yogic Management for Heart Diseases’ and Prof. R.S Bhogal presented a talk on: ‘Yogic Management of the Problems Related to Menopause’ (Authors: Prof Bhogal & Dr. Suchitra Daddoli) and also conducted a workshop on Yoga and Meditation.
Dr. Pathak participated in the ‘capacity building’ workshop and training program on “The Role, Practice and evidence based on the use Yoga in Non – Communicable Disease”.
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Shri Subodh Tiwari was invited at APICON, Jaipur for the Chapter of Association of Indian Physicians during their conference in Jaipur. He delivered a plenary speech on the Scientific Rationale of Yoga.
Shri O.P. Tiwari & Shri Subodh Tiwari were invited as special guests for the National Yoga Week, Delhi.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates On 30th and 31st January 2015, Prof. Bhogal and Dr. Satish Pathak represented Kaivalyadhama in the festival of yoga organized by the Hatha Vidya Gurukulam, Dubai. They presented a talk on a topic related to yoga.
Rishikesh, Uttrakhand, India Shri O.P Tiwari was invited for the inaugural ceremony of the International Yoga Festival, Rishikesh. The function was inaugurated by Shri Harish Rawat, Chief Minister of Uttarkhand. In his speech he promised to help for widely spreading the message of yoga. Shri O.P Tiwari spoke about the importance of yoga.
Statutory Compliances 1
Financial requirements
1. Accounts Audited And Submitted To The Charity Commissioner, Government Of India And Government Of Maharashtra
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Requirement under the Bombay Public Trust Act
1. Submitted Budget To Charity Commissioner 2. Submitted Change Report To The Charity Commissioner
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EPFO
Finalizing The Registration Under The Epfo. Earlier It Was Operated As Separate Pf Trust.
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Applicability of the ESI
Challenged In The Court Of Law. Stay Granted By The Hon’ble Court.
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Municipal requirements
All Taxes And Cess Paid
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Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
Audited Accounts Duly Submitted
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Tax Deduction as Source
All Submissions Made Online
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Profession tax
All Submissions Made Online
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Public Relations & Cooperation
Guests Visits In April 2014, Dr. Kanak Rele, Indian Dancer exponent of Mohiniyattom visited our institute.
Shri K. P. Raghuvanshi, Director General and Managing Director of Security Cooperation visited the institute for a day.
Balasaheb Vikhe Patil is synonymous with rural development. This karma yogi was at the institute for some days.
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On 30th October 2014, the Mayor of Mumbai Corporation visited Kaivalyadhama. She spent some time looking around at the work being done in the institution and its greater understanding.
Shri Rajashekaran Pillai former Vice Chancellor of IGNOU and a very distinguished researcher and academician visited Kaivalyadhama and reviewed its activities.
Shri.Subodh Tiwari, JDA met Dr Satyapal Singh who recently became a Member of Parliament from Haryana. They discussed the scope of promoting yoga, especially the philosophical side.
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Visit of The Governor of Maharashtra On 9th March 2015, Shri Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao Governor of Maharashtra visited the Kaivalyadhama campus. He was welcomed by the staff members and the students. Shri Subodh Tiwari showed him around the campus. The Governor appreciated the work being done at the institute and promised to return soon for a longer stay.
Collaborations Motoko Saito founder of Yoga & Wellness Chandra, Japan is a student of Shri O.P Tiwari. She expressed a keen desire to form an affiliation with our institute in order to conduct joint research activities, translations and organize courses for Japanese students at Kaivalyadhama.
Megan Ni founder of Bodhi Yoga, Taipei and also a student of Shri O.P Tiwari, is now affiliated to our institute to conduct joint research activities and training activities in Yoga.
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Group Visits Sr.No.
Name
Brief about recognition
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Welingkar Institute
2nd , 3rd , 4th May 2014
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Prabha Caphekar
10th May 2014
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Omkar Yog Sadhana Kendra
17th May 2014
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Yoga Vidya Dhama
26th & 27th
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Bhartiya Yog Sansthan
14th June
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Regional Training Institute
Oct/Nov, 2014
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Senior Citizens Pune Bramh Samaj
22/06/2014
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Modern College of Arts
26th July 2014
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Sadique Neelgund, CFP
9th to 16th
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Yog Vidya Gurukul
30th July 2014
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Joyanta Rabha
5th Aug 2014
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Shree Nutan Vidya Mandir
20/08/2014
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Japanis group, Kaori
8th Sep 2014
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Sangamner magarpalika Arts D.J. Malpani Commerce &B.N. Sarada Science College
20/09/2014
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SVYASA
18th Nov 2014
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Ghantali Mitra Mandal
8th Feb 2015
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Abasaheb Kakade Vidyalaya
4th Dec 2014
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Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College
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Lakshya Institute
23rd to 28th
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Yoga Vidya Niketan Dadar
13th Dec 2014
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D. Y. Patil Yoga Dept.
20th Dec 2014
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Nisargopchar Ashram
23/01/2015
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Karnatak University,
13th & 14th Jan 2015
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Nikita Khanna
3rd Feb
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Lt. Col. M. V. Rajadhyax
29th Jan 2015
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Ar. Dimpal anandani
4th to 7th Feb 2015
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Nahar Senior citizen walfare association group
15th Feb 2015
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Yoga Sadhana Mandir Nerul
20th to 21st Feb 2015
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Karanataka University
13th & 14th Feb 2015
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Sharad Suryavanshi
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Post Graduate Teaching Dept. of Physical Education
11/03/2015
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Ayurved Mahavidyalaya
19th & 20th March
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ECGC, Mumbai
24th & 25th April
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Finances
Income For The Year 2014-15 GOi Grant
45% 55%
MS Grant Own Contribution
0%
Expenditure For The Year 2014-15 Salary
14%
2% 8% 9%
Gratuity etc.
55%
Electricity Exp. Research Aid
1% 6%
Maintenance of Campus
5%
Board Charges Travelling Exp. Exp. Other
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Team Of Staff Members
Dr. B.R Sharma Principal
Dr. Sharad Bhalekar Lecturer
Dr. Nideesh Yadav Lecturer
Mrs Sandhya Dixit Sr. Yoga Teacher
Shri Bharat Singh Sr. Yoga Teacher
Shri Chandrakant Shinde Yoga Teacher
Shri Rajanish Sharma Yoga Teacher
Mrs Sayali Vartak Office Executive
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Kaivalyadhama S.M.Y.M. Samiti,
Gordhandas S ek sar ia College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis
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 Kuvalayanandaji
History In 1951, Swami Kuvalayanandaji established GORDHANDAS SEKSARIA COLLEGE OF YOGA AND CULTURAL SYNTHESIS. Our gratitude to a munificent donation received from Sheth Makhanlal Seksaria in the memory of his father late Gordhandas Seksaria. In October 1951, Late Shri B.G. Kher, the Chief Minister, in those days, of Mumbai, formally inaugurated the College. Since then, the college continues sending out batches of students every year. The first convocation was held in May 1953, when the Hon. Shri Dinakar Rao Desai, the Minister of Education, in those days, of Mumbai, presided and Shri H.V. Divetia, Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat University, addressed the convocational. 38
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Recognition Credited with a permanent recognition from the National Council For Teacher’s Education (NCTE, NEW DELHI), over the years, the college has blossomed into a leading educational agency in the field of Yoga Education, blossoming with numerous yoga courses and yoga programmes.
Equivalency Our Diploma in the field of Yoga Education has an Equivalency Certificate as a Post Graduate Diploma in the field of Yoga Education (P.G.D.Y.Ed.) from the Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek. Maharashtra.
Vision of The College 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 greatly help in the spiritual and material Renaissance of human society. This has been the very
philosophy behind all academic and social activities of the college since its inception. The aim of these courses are to prepare deserving candidates in both the theoretical and practical training aspects in yoga. Following the training, the students are entitled to pass on the yoga training within the country and abroad. The students are also grounded into various academic aspects in depth, so that they are ANNUAL REPORT 2014 / 15
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well equipped, should they opt for teaching yoga, as a freelance yoga professional or as an institution based yoga teacher.
horizons of yoga, encompassing all world cultures.
To enable them to discover yogic
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tenets in their own cultures.
Mission
To get them well grounded in
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To cultivate excellence in students a cultural synthesis so that they
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through Traditional & Scientific principles of Yoga without diluting their basic tenets. u To
acquaint the students with prominent features of all cultures thereby enabling them to perceive broader
may strive not only to lead a well integrated life themselves, but also to teach others to attain the same, in order to establish health, harmony and happiness on the face of the earth.
Message of Yoga “Yoga has a complete message for humanity. It has a message for the human body, it has a message for human mind and it has also a message for the human soul.� – Rev. Swami Kuvalayananda
Departmental Structure Kaivalyadhama S. M.Y.M. Samiti
Advisory Board
Management Council
Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis
Academic
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Administration
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Peripherals
Hostel Management
Library
Working Matrix Academic
Administrative Peripherals Hostel Management
Library
Yoga Training Programmes
Regular Courses
Promotion of Yogo in Schools _ Orientation Programme
Special Yoga Training Programme
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Regular Courses Name of the Course
Eligibility
Duration
Commencement
1. P.G.D.Y.Ed.
tion Gradua Graduation
One Academic
July 16 to April 20
2.P.G.Diploma Yoga Therapy
Science Graduation, Art/Comm.Graduation+ P.G.D.Y.Ed.
18 Months
Aug.1, to July 30 Internship- 6 months
3. C.C.Y.
HSC o r Pre -University
Six Weeks
Twice in a Year ( Jan -Feb, May -June)
4. Adv. Teachers’ Training Course.
Yoga Teacher with 2 yrs. Teaching Exp.
One Month
March 15- April 14
5.CCY (Uni. of Pune)
HSC o r Pre -University
Part -time 3 Months
Aug to Oct.
6.F.C.Y.T.T.
Graduate/Diploma/ Certificate
21-Days
Dec. 1
7. F.C.Y.A.
Graduate/Diploma/ Certificate
21-Days
June 15
8.B.A.(Yoga )
HSC or Pre -University
Degree (three yrs)
July. Per year
9. Master Class for Yoga teachers
Minimum 200 hrs teacher’s certificate and 100 hrs teaching practice
Two weeks
May & Nov. (Twice in a year)
st
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An Orientation Programme for
Three Months
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
An Orientation Programme for School Teachers
One Months
Ayush, KVS, CBSC, NCERT, BARC,
An Orientation Programme for School Teachers
21-Days
ZPS,
An Orientation Programme for School Teachers
11-Days
ZPS,
An Orientation Programme for Commissioners, Asst. Comm.,
6-Days
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Kendriya Vidyalaya Samiti
An Orientation Programme for School Teachers
21-Days
BMC (Course was conducted without funds)
An Orientation Programme for
One Month
Maharashtra Sports dept.
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Duration
Agency
Yoga Training Programme for Police Personnel’s
One Month
Maharashtra Police Dept.
Yoga Training Programme for Police Personnel’s
Seven Days
RPTS Khandala
College Students
Seven Days
CHM, College, Ulhasnagar
Corporate Training (IT)
Week
Pune, Mumbai, Talegaon
Univesity Employees
Weekend
University of Pune
OTP for AYUSH & Alopathy Drs.
Week
AYUSH Dept. Govt. of India
PGDYEd. Students
Two Days
Dharwad University
Two Days
Ghantali Mitra Mandal (Thane), Yoga Vidya Dham (Nashik-Pune)
Sadhakas
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Regular Courses (Academic Year 2014-15) AT A GLANCE Courses and In-service programme conducted during the year (2014-15) Name of
Duration
Indians Total
Indians
Male Female Total Male Female
Sr. No. The course
G
T
Indian
Foreign Nationals
Total
1
A.T.T.C. in Yoga (March-14)
1 Month
03
05
08
-
01
01
08
01
09
2
C.C.Y. (May-June 14)
42 Days
16
26
42
-
10
10
42
08
50
3
Master Class for Yoga Teachers (May 8-21, 2014)
21 Days
02
02
04
01
02
03
04
03
07
4
B.A. (Yoga Philosophy)
Three Years 04
05
09
-
-
-
09
-
09
5
Foundation Course in Yoga and Ayurveda (2014)
21 Days
01
01
02
-
03
03
02
03
05
6
P.G.D.Y.Ed. (14-15)
9 ½ Months 50
15
65
01
02
03
65
03
68
7
P.G.D.Y.T. (14-16)
18 Months
03
02
05
01
03
04
05
04
09
8
NVS Yoga Training Programme
3 Months
3936 2658
6494 *MT *MT 321 204
*MT 525
4257
2862
7119
9
Foundation Course in Traditional Texts (14)
21 Days
-
02
02
03
02
05
02
05
07
10
Master Class for Yoga 21 Days Teachers (Nov.21-Dec.3 2014)
01
01
02
01
03
04
02
04
06
11
C.C.Y. (Jan-Feb 2015)
14
13
27
1
12
13
27
13
40
42 Days
*MT-Master Trainers
Advanced Teachers’ Training Course in Yoga (March 15 - April 14, 2014)
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entire horizon of advanced and subtler yoga practices is aimed at in the Advance T.T.C. that encompasses a multi disciplinary exposition of yogic theory and practice.
Between 15th March – 15th April 2014, the one month Advance Teachers’ Training Course in Yoga was conducted. A total number of 14 applications were received, out of which 09 students enrolled in the course and all of them passed successfully with a A+ grade. International Country Male Korea -
Female Total 01 01
National State Uttar Pradesh Gujarat Maharashtra Orissa Punjab Total
Female 01 01 02 - 01 06
Male 01 01 - 01 - 03
Total 02 02 02 01 01 09
The aim of this course is to train and prepare deserving candidates in the esoteric aspects of yoga, which deals with the problems of integration of personality, as a first step to prepare oneself for the higher esoteric practices.
Total 1
2
2
Korea Uttar Pardesh
2
Gujarat Maharashtra
Certificate Course in Yoga (C.C.Y.) (May 2 –June 14, 2014) A six weeks Certificate Course in Yoga is ideal for those who have always wanted to have a basic understanding of yoga but are
unable to take a long time off. It covers textual psycho-physiological and practical aspects of yoga and teaching methods in yoga.
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The course routine consists of regular theory lectures, practical classes and practical teaching sessions with lesson presentations. The course assesses the students’ progress and proficiency by menas of exams as well as an ongoing evaluation and observation of their behavior and conduct. The six weeks Certificate Course in Yoga was conducted during May–June,2014 (02.05.2014 to 14.06.2014). A total of
73 applications was received for the C.C.Y. Course. Out of this, 50 students were admitted into the course. They all appeared for the exam, and 49 passed with a First Class. It is an ideal course for those who have the desire for an in-depth understanding of yoga, but are not able to take a long time off. It covers textual, psycho-physiological, and practical aspects of yoga and teaching methods in yoga.
National Students State Gujarat Kerala
Male 1 1
Female Total 4 5 - 1
MHS MP UP WB Sikkim
6 3 4 1 0
18 1 2 - 1
International Country Male Female Australia - 1 Sweden - 1 South Korea - 1 Brazil - 1 Japan - 2 USA - 1 Mexico - 1 Total 16 34
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24 4 6 1 1 Total 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 50
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1
1 1
1 1
1 2
1
1
5
6 24
4
Gujarat
Kerala
MHS
MP
UP
WB
Sikkim
Australia
Sweden
South Korea
Brazil
Japan
USA
Mexico
Master Classes for Yoga Teachers (May 08 – May 21, 2014) The course emphasizes integration of the classical yogic texts with the practice of teaching the 8 limbs of Yoga. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the impact of yogic practices on anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students participate in discussions, lectures and hands on training to increase new insights on what it means to be a yoga teacher and to enhance their teaching abilities. International Students Country Male Female UK - 1 Italy 1 - Cyprus - 1 National Students State Male Uttar Pradesh 1 Maharashtra 1 Gujarat - Total 03
Total 1 1 1
We examine and expore the art and science of teaching methodology from a multidisciplinary yogic perspective. Between 8th – 21st May 2014, the Master’s Class course was held, in which a total of 7 students enrolled for this course. There were 3 International and 4 Indian students, and they all successfully completed the exams and assignments.
1
1
1 2 1
Female - 1 1 04
Total 1 2 1 07
1
UK
Italy
Cyprus
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Bachelor of Arts (Yoga Shastra)- II Batch-2014 Kaivalyadhama’s Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis, Lonavla in MOU with renowned Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University Ramtek, Nagpur introduced 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 with the traditional Indian yogic way of life. An in-depth study of traditional yogic Sanskrit scriptures is bridged
with practical aspects of yoga and fosters application of yogic science into the student’s everyday life. An objective of the course is to communicate basic knowledge about yoga, its basis and applications and also to promote the awareness of positive health, personality development and psycho-spiritual evolution. In addition, to train students to take up Yoga Science as a profession and to prepare the students in Yoga Science in order to
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pursue the higher aspects of Yoga at the post graduate level and Yoga Research. A total of 09 applications was received for the B.A.(FY) Course. All students are admitted into the course. State Bihar MH New Delhi Total
Male 2 - 2 04
Female - 5 - 05
Total 2 5 2 09
B.A.Yoga Shastra (2014-15)
Foundation Course in Yoga and Ayurveda (June 15 – July 5, 2014)
Between 15th June – 05th July 2914, a three weeks Foundation Course in Yoga and Ayurveda was conducted. A total of 05 applications was received for the F.C.Y.A. Course, and all 5 were admitted into the ocurse. They all appeared for the examination, amd passed successfully. The course routine consisted of regular theory and practical classes. The course is assessed the students’ progress and proficiency by means of exams, as well as an ongoing evaluation and observation of their behavior and conduct. International Students Country Male Female Thailand - 1 USA - 1 France - 1 National Students State Male Rajasthan 1 Total 01
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This course emphasizes students to get aquainted with the historic and traditional roots of yoga and its philosophy and applications, as drawn from Traditional yogic texts. It also aims at giving a thorough exposure of Darshanika (Yogic philosophy) aspects of Yoga through the Upanishads and other and authoritative yogic texts.
Total 1 1 1
Female Total 1 2 04 05
Foundation Course In Yoga And Ayurveda (2014) (June 15 – July 5, 2014)
P.G.Diploma In Yoga Education (July 16, 2014 - April 20, 2015) The P.G. Diploma in Yoga Education (P.G.D.Y.Ed) Course for the year 2014-15, began on 16th July 2014. . Out of a total of 109 applications received, 71 students were selected for the course on the basis of the prescribed eligibility criteria. The college routine consisted of regular theory lectures, practical classes and practical teaching sessions with lesson presentations. The course was conducted as per a well laid out D. Y. Ed. Syllabus. The teachers assessed the students’ progress and proficiency through
exams as well as an evaluation and observation of their behavior and conduct. The aim of this course is to train and prepare deserving candidates in the exoteric aspects of yoga, which deals with the problems of integration of personality as a first step to prepare oneself for the higher esoteric practices. The students are also taught the various academic aspects of the subject, so that they may find themselves well equipped in them, if they were to go out into the world after the course to teach yoga.
P.G. Diploma In Yoga Education (July 16, 2014 - April 20, 2015)
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State/Countrywise Details State/Country
Male
Female
Total
AP Bihar Gujarat
1 1 *
1 * 1
2 1 1
Haryana HP Jammu Karnataka Kerala
3 1 * 2 1
1 * 1 * *
4 1 1 2 1
Maharashtra Punjab Rajasthan Telangana Tripura
7 1 1 1 *
4 * 5 * 1
11 1 6 1 1
Orissa Uttar Pradesh Uttaranchal West Bengal Chili
1 24 2 5 1
* 2 1 * *
1 26 3 5 1
Spain S. Korea
* *
1 1
1 1
Total
52
19
71
1 1 3
5
1 2
1 1 11 1
4
1
11 26 6
1 1 1
50
AP
Bihar
Gujrat 1
Hariyana
HP
Jammu
Karnataka
Kerala
Maharashtra
Punjab
Rajasthan
Telangana
Tripura
Udisa
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
West Bengal
Chilii
Spain
S. Korea
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P.G.Diploma in Yoga Therapy (August 1, 2014 - July 30, 2016) The P.G. Diploma in Yoga Therapy (P.G.D.Y.T) Course for the year 201416, commenced on )1st August 2014. Out of a total of 11 applications received, 09 students were selected for the course on the basis of the prescribed eligibility criteria. 01 student shifted from P.G.Diploma in Yoga Education to P.G.D.Y.T. The college routine consisted of regular theory lectures, practical classes and practical teaching sessions with lesson presentation. The course was conducted as per a International Students Country Male Female USA 1 - Mauritius - 1 China - 1 Sweden - 1 National Students State Male Himachal Pradesh 1 Maharashtra 1 Gujarat - Punjab 1 Total 4
Female - 1 1 - 5
Total 1 1 1 1 Total 1 2 1 1 9
well laid out P.G.D.Y.T. Syllabus plan. The course aims to train science and medical graduates and qualified yoga teachers into clinical and therapeutic aspects of yoga so that they can become a part of the Yoga Therapy team at hospitals or social and educational institutes. Its objectives include promoting the awareness for ‘positive health’ and ‘yogic personality development’ in students and also to develop and impart skills in the application of yogic practices for restoring and promoting positive Health. Country/State 1
1
1
1 1
2
1
1
USA
Mauritius
China
Sweden
Himachal Pradesh
Maharashtra
Gujrat
Punjab
P.G.Diploma In Yoga Therapy (August 1, 2014 - July 30, 2016)
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Certificate Course in Yoga
Certificate Course in Yoga in collaboration with University of Pune. (Once in a year from August to October, 2014) The 15th XV batch of a 3 months part-time certificates course in Yoga (August to October 2014) saw its successful completion. About 24 students participated in the
course. This course is gaining a lot of popularity amongst the students of the University of Pune. A well laid out exam followed towards the end of the course.
Master Classes for Yoga Teachers (Nov. 21 - Dec. 3, 2014) Between 21st November – 03rd December 2014, a Master’s Class course was held for 2 weeks. 4 International and 2 Indian students were were admitted for the course. They all passed successfully with a A+ grade. International Students Country Male Female Italy - 1 Malaysia - 1 Netherlands - 1 Switzerland 1 - National Students State Male Female Tamilnadu - 1 Kerala 1 - Total
2
4
Total Students 1
1
Italy
1
1
Malasia Netherlands
1
1
Switzerland Tamilnadu Kerala
Total 1 1 1 1 Total 1 1 6
Master Classes for Yoga Teachers (Nov. 21 - Dec. 3, 2014)
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Foundation Course in Yoga and Traditional Texts (December 1 - 21, 2014)
Bewteen 1st – 21st December 2014, a Traditional Texts course was held in order to promote the awareness for Positive Health and Yogic Personality Development, with the following objectives: To acquaint them with the historic and traditional roots of Yoga and it’s philosophy and applications, as drawn from Traditional yogic texts. To give them a proper exposure of Darshanika (Yogic philosophy text) aspect of Yoga through the Upanishads and and authoritative Country/State Male Brazil 2 Switzerland 1 Karnataka - Maharashtra - Total 03
Female 2 - 1 1 04
Total 4 1 1 1 07
Yogic texts. To equip students with the traditional understanding of yoga practices from different schools of yoga, in general, and from the Hatha yoga and Patanjala yoga schools, in particular. 07 candidates enrolled for this course. The feedback taken from them, shows they were satisfied in relation to the over-all conductance and contents of the course.
1 Brazil
1 4
Switzerland Karnataka Maharashtra
1
Foundation Course In Yoga And Traditional Texts (December 1 - 21, 2014)
Certificate Course In Yoga (Jan. 15 – Feb. 25, 2015) Between15thJanuary–05thFebruary 2015, a six weeks Certificate Course in Yoga was conducted.
enrolled for it, and they all took the exams. The results are yet to come.
A total number of 60 applications was received for this course, of which 40
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International Students Country Male Female France - 1 China - 1 Japan - 2 Singapore - 1 South Korea - 2 Spain - 1 Srilanka - 1 Sweden 1 0 Thailand - 1 USA - 1 Canada - 1
Total 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
National Students State Male Maharashtra 3 Gujarat 2 Haryana 2 Karnataka - Kerala 1 Punjab 1 Tamilnadu 1 Uttar Pradesh 4 Total 15
Total 13 3 2 1 2 1 1 4 40
Female 10 1 - 1 1 - - - 25
1 1
1
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1
2
2 1
1
1 1
2
1 1
3
1 13
France
Chine
Japan
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Srilanka
Sweden
Thailand
USA
Canada
Maharashtra
Gujrat
Haryana
Karnataka
Keral
Punjab
Tamilnadu
Uttar Pradesh
Certificate Course In Yoga (January 15 – February 25, 2015)
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4
1
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Reorientation Programme (2014-15) A selection workshop was held for the students, to select the candidates for the the various Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. Forty students were deputed to twenty Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Schools. u
to give practice, theoretical knowledge and training to the children of primary, upper primary and secondary level such a manner that they can comprehend matters about their health and various diseases and get an exposure to value based learning.
Objective
The basic objective of yoga education is
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JNV Batch XII- 3 Months Yoga Training Programme At 20 JNVs During 2014-15
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Promotion of Yoga in Schools
Report of Orientation Programme on Yoga Training for PET’s of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute has conducted four batches of orientation courses in Physical Education & Yoga. It was conducted for the Physical Education Teachers of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. This was done in collaboration with the SNDT University, Mumbai. A compiled feedback of all the four batches is presented below in a graphical representation. Gender Females Male
Number 53 65
Total Number of Male & Female Male
Female
45% 55%
State wise Distribution of Participants Andaman Nicobar Andra Pradesh Assam Bihar Chattisgarh Delhi Goa Hariyana Himachal Pradesh Jharkhand Jammu Kashmir Karnataka Manipur Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Punjab Rajasthan Tamil-Nadu Telangana Uttrakhand Uttar Pradesh West Bengal
1 2 2 10 1 4 1 1 2 1 3 6 5 20 7 4 9 1 1 2 12 2
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Average Score of Fitness Analysis of Four Pet Batches PARAMETERS Weight Flexibility Balance Step test Sit ups test 4 X 25 Mtrs. Relay t Grip strength test Fat % Degree of obesity Muscular Mass %
PRETEST-AVERAGE 63.48 7.54 1.02 47.26 20.96 26.26 23.53 28.13 15.59 45.77
POST TEST-AVERAGE 62.25 11.19 1.43 51.56 23.64 24.90 27.60 27.32 14.04 45.98
Fitness-Analysis of PET Batches
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Per Test Average
Special YogaTraining Programme
“21 Days in-service Yoga Training Programme for Police Personnel’s” In an effort to implement Yoga in the police force training department of the Maharashtra Police, they have sanctioned two batches of instructors’ to undergo a systematic 21 day training in yoga. This will enable these instructors to learn
the fundamental and basic aspects of yoga for health and rejuvenation. This can then be used as part of training in the training centers, in a systematic manner. On 16th February 2015, a 21 days in-service Yoga Training Programme for the Police Personnel’s was inaugurated. The second batch was held from 23rd March 2015. 22 male Police Personnel and 02 Female Police Personnel were appointed from the various RPTS from the state of Maharashtra. The syllabus consists of Conceptual and applied aspects of Yoga based on Traditional Texts, Ashtanga yoga in Traditional Texts, Yoga in the Bhagavad-Gita, Yogic Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Teaching Methodology and Practical Yoga include Asana, Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra, Shuddhi Kriya and Meditation.
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Talks/ Workshops/ Camps/ Yoga Programmes by College Staff Members Dr. B.R.Sharma, Principal 1. Presented a talk at Kaivalyadhama Mumbai on the “ Essence of Tantra.”
of Non-Commuciable Diseases.” It was held from 11th -13th November 2014, organised by CCRYN, New Delhi.
2. Dr. B.R.Sharma presented an invited talk on the “Concept of Yoga Therapy an Ancient Yoga Scriputres,” on 12th November 2014, at a 3 days National workshop on the “Recent Adbances in Yoga & Naturopahty in the Prevention and Management
3. Dr. B.R.Sharma presented an invited talk and participated in one of the panel sessions as a panel member in the International Yoga Festival, Rishikesh, organized by the tourism department, Government of Uttrakhand. The function was inaugurated by Shri Harish Rawat, Chief Minister of Uttarkhand
Outreach Training Programmes u
RPTS, Khandala
Shri C.G.Shinde, a yoga teacher successfully conducted oga workshops at RPTS Khandala from 12th – 16th January 2015. About six hundred Police Personnel were trained under the supervision of C.G.Shinde. 60
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Ins Shivaji, Lonavla: Mr. Rajanish Sharma, Yoga Teacher is deputed to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sanghathan, INS Shivaji, Lonavla, where there are about 300 – 400 students. All the students benefitted from the yoga classes. It was observed
that a considerable amount of improvement was made mainly in the areas of memory, concentration and general wellbeing has been observed. This activity has been ongoing since August 2014.
Mahila Mandal, Lonavla: As an effort to contribute towards better health, the institute commenced yoga classes for the Mahila Mandal (womens group). These classes are well attended by over 100 participants and are being conducted in the center of the city. The citizens have shown great enthusiasm and appreciation, and we hope that, some kind of activity can be carried over through out the year for the benefit of society.
Educational Tour (Report) (Dec, 24-28, 2014) We are happy to report that the students Education Trip to Malsar, between 24th – 28th December 2014, was successful. On 24th December,, at 05.30a.m., we commenced our journey after pooja and prayer, in the presence of the Principal: Dr.B.R. Sharma. On the way we visited Esmech, Equipment Pvt. Ltd. (SMS Group) Thane, theSwami Narayan
mandir and the Saibaba temple at Tihtal Beach. Upon reaching Malsar in the evening, we stayed at the ashram. On 25th December 2014, we visited several spiritual places and ashrams around Malsar. We also enjoyed the boat ride in in the Narmada river on the same day. We participated to perform at a cultural programme,there was also
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an aarati, bhajaans were sung and a bon fire was lit in the evening. We also attended a lecture presented by Mahant Jagannathdas Maharaj
Ji. On 26th ecember, we commenced our journey towards all the places where Swami Madhavdas Maharaj had visited. We visited all the pilgrim places around the Narmada River. We visited the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam Project, the Garudeshar mandir, the ancient Dattatreya temple, RatPipala, the Swami Narayan mandir, as well as historical places. In the evening we reached Malsar and stayed at the Malsar ashram. On 27th December, early moring, we commenced our journey towards Ahamadabad. We visited the Kakaria Lekh (zoo), and Akshar Dham Mandir,Adalajvav & Gandhi Ashram. We reached at evening Malsar Ashram and stayed there.On Dec. 28, 2014 in the morning the Karma Yoga Session (shramdana) was organized from 8:30-12:00 noon at Satyanarayan Mandir We started back to Lonavla on Dec 28, 2014 at 1:30 pm and had reported at Kaivalyadhama on Dec.29,Dec. morning at 5:30 amOur hearts know.
Smt. Bhagwati Devi Baburam Tiwari Scholorship for Outstanding Students “Smt. BHAGWATI DEVI BABURAM TIWARI SCHOLORSHIP� has been instituted for the worthy students of the Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education. The scholarship is available to outstanding students of the course. One male and one female receive Rs. 10,000/- each for being selected as the outstanding 62
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students of the course every year. The runners up, one male and one female receive Rs. 7500/- each. The following students were awarded the scholarship during this academic year. Merit certificates were also awarded to the scholarship awardees.
1. Merit order ONE (Winner):
1. Mr. Ankur Dwivedi 2. Ms. Sunita Joshi
` 10,000/` 10,000/-
2. Merit order TWO (Runners Up): 1. Mr. Romnath Sharma 2. Ms. Barkha Mittal u
Nevatia Scholarship
To build a trained yogic generation with the following motto: To educate people in India and abroad on the meaning of yoga by sharing practical yoga knowledge and giving talks on yoga, for the social awareness of yoga amongst people. l
Professionally publish scientific and traditional yogic thoughts through books, periodicals, CDs and films and other means of media for promoting the scientific approach of Kdham. l
` 7,500/- ` 7,500/-
The following students were awarded with Nevatia Scholarship: l
P.G.D.Y.T. 1.Ms Marie Thimour 2.Ms Devanshi Juthani P.G.D.Y.Ed. 1. Shyam Dhani Yadav 2. Uma Charan B.A.(Yoga Shastra) 1. Ms Prachi Gonte 2. Ms Ujwala Bhojane 3. Ms Jaya Baviskar
Organized Guest Lectures During 2013-14 Since 1990, the college has been organizing Guest Lectures by the visiting faculty. The guest faculty consists of eminent researchers and scholars in the field of yoga and allied disciplines, in order to give our students the best and the latest on the subject. The following Guest lecturers were arranged for the students and staff
during the year 2014-15. 1. Swami Anubhavunandaji, 2. Dr. H.R.Nagendra, VC, SVYASA 3. Dr. JPN Mishra, Prof. JVB, Ladnun. 4. Dr. Ananda Balayogi, Pondicherry 5. Jagatguru Amritsuryananda, Portugal 6. Shri Dilip Kulkarni, Pune 7. Dr.Suresh Lal Barnwal, Shanti Kunj, Hardwar
Future Plans and Proposals The college nurtures a vision to be an autonomous university in yoga in the near future, for which our present endeavors are directed in all our earnestness.
a. Plans to start new CoursesBachelor of Education (Yoga) B.Ed. (Yoga) in collaboration with Pune University. l
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l Fellowship Course in Yoga therapy in collaboration with MUHS, Nasik
b.Weekend Yoga Programs for Corporate & I.T Sectors etc.
needs a separate store room and toilets for the staff and guest visitors, apart from a complete renovation of the existing toilets.
Stress is a major problem in modern iii. Projections in class room LCD. times whereby modern medical At present we have two sets for profession has failed to prevent this class projection, as the lecture class of ailments and therefore, there halls will be increased in the is a need to develop the awareness future, accordingly projection in of the yogic way of life in this sector class room facility will also be by organizing yoga work shops. required.
Infrastructural Development Plans.
iv. N. Computing in the College building- Different staff members are handling the different courses, if we provide this a. Extension of College Building system to course In-charge then each course related information i. Lecture Halls & Asana Halls-At can be shared between them. present the college building has the Principal’s room along with b. Furniture requirement in Boys’ three rooms for the staff and two Hostel lecture halls (one in the college building and the other one The boys hostel needs to replace near the Maruti temple). We are the old writing desks in each arranging separate classes for room as the old ones are not up Hindi, English and so many other to the mark. In-services courses. Therefore, in order to run the classes smoothly, there is a need for 4 lecture halls with all required amenities (furniture and so on ). Similarly, there is no option but to utilize the PLRD and Saraswati halls to be made available for practical classes, through the courteous gesture of the management. In the fitness of things, the college needs to have its own asana halls equipped with all the required amenities both for male and female students. u
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Team Of Staff Members
Shri R. K. Bodhe Assistant Director
Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee Research Officer
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Dr. Raghavendra Bhat Research Officer
Dr. Bandita Satpathy Research Officer
Smt. Archana Sinha Assistant Librarian
Shri Ashok Sharma Library Assistant
Kaivalyadhama SMYM Samiti’s
Philosophico-Literary Research Department
Brief History of the Department
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he 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 for 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 threepronged approach was adopted by Swamiji. 1) The Scientific 2) The Philosophico-Literary and 3) Clinical This three pronged approach towards Yogic Research, is in vogue in Kaivalyadhama since its inception. During the course of research experiences in the subsequent years, the Philosophico – Literary approach acquired a full-fledged status of a Research Department, in 1944, named as the PhilosophicoLiterary Research Department (P.L.R.D.) with the objectives as
envisaged by the Founder Director, Rev. Swami Kuvalayanandaji. The Philosophico-Literary Research Department (P.L.R.D.) is primarily concerned with the qualitative aspects of Yoga, which broadly has an 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 the following manner: By the means of unfolding the ancient yogic wisdom, which is embodied in Sanskrit language, and scattered in different scriptures or still hidden in manuscripts. l
By the means of critically editing ancient yogic texts pertaining to the different concepts and practices and arriving at the most authentic readings, so that everyone can apply this wisdom in their day to day life. l
By the means of critical interpretation, conceptualization, translation and so on, of various concepts, practices, their effects, ideas, values etc., with a view to promote yogic wisdom among the people. l
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catalogues, Yoga Kosha and concordances of yogic texts with a view to obtain a comprehensive and analytical understanding of yogic knowledge. l By the means of supplying information related to yogic practices and other relevant material to the Scientific Research Department of our Institute.
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Recognitions
The Philosophicho-Literary Research Department is a part and parcel of its mother institution Kaivalyadhama. Kaivalyadhama is recognised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. It is also recognised as a SIRO (Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) by the DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. Furthermore the institute has a MOU with S.N.D.T University in the areas of research and academic activities. u
Aims and Objectives
The Philosophico Literary Research Department of Kaivalyadhama is engaged in performing fundamental researches with an unflagging zeal to realise the dream of its visionary founder, Swami Kuvalayananda. The primary aims and objectives of the department are as follows: i. To expand the horizons of knowledge leading to holistic wisdom. ii. To undertake hardcore research in yoga and allied fields of philosophy, science and literature. iii. Decipher the significant texts of
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Yogashashtra and allied areas written in traditional languages such as Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit and so on, by the method of translations, conceptualizations, interpretations of various ideas and concepts. iv. Restoring the ancient manuscripts and preserve them for using them in the field of research work. iv Study the beneficial effects of yogic practices and promote their awareness via publications. v. Scientifically analysing the philosophical concepts of Yogashashtra and apply them in diverse research areas. vi. Apply the research output for the wellbeing of humanity in general. u
Work Matrix/ Plan/ Chart
The Department has evolved the necessary working method suitable to theory practice, and experience continuum of yoga which is divided into two broad headings: Basic Work and Analytical Work. Further each one is divided into two subheadings. Thus Basic Work has Accessory and Textual Work as its subheadings, whereas Analytical Work has Conceptual and Comparative Studies as its subheadings.
The Work Plan Of Philosophico- Literary Research Department (P.L.R.D.)
BASIC WORK
ANALYTICAL WORK
Accessory Work
Textual Work
A. Catalogue of Yoga Manuscripts
A. Editing Of Unpublished Yoga Texts
B. Collection/selection of Yogic Manuscripts
B. Critical Edition Of Yoga Texts
C. Bibliography
C. Reconstruction Of Extinct Yoga Texts
D. I ndexing (Proposed)
Comparative (Proposed)
Conceptual Methodological A. Encyclopaedia of Yoga a. Yoga Kosh B. Yoga Concordance C. Monographs
D. Preparation Of Popular Books In Yoga
1. Translation Work 2. Research Papers 3. Seminars / Conferences
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Structure of the Department
The Assistant Director of Research (ADR, PLRD), directly works under the guidance of the Director of Research. The ADR is responsible for making the proposal for research projects with the help of the research staff of the department. The responsibility of the execution of the plan and proposal of the work in the department is shouldered by the ADR and he confirms that the projects are being completed within the stipulated time in all respect. The plan and proposal is prepared
by the ADR as a FIVE YEAR PLAN. The department is fully equipped with computers (desktops and laptops) and internet facility has been provided on the table of each staff member. This has helped the staff members access the world of knowledge at their finger tips.
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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. However, the Advisory Board looks after the overall quality control of the research activities of the department. The members of the Advisory Board are
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1. Prof. H.K Satapathy Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth (Deemed Central University) 2. Dr. G. Ramakrishna Retired Professor of English, National College, Bangalore 3. Dr. Chaya Rai Retired Professor of Philosophy, Jabbalpur University
Principal Research Collaborators of PLRD
Prof. Sisir Roy Department of Physics and Consciousness National Institute of Advanced Studies Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Dr. Balaji Srinivasan NRCVEE Indian Institute of Technology (IITD) New Delhi
Dr. Madhvi Narsalay Department of Sanskrit University of Mumbai Dr. Kakali Ghosh Centre of Advanced Studies in Sanskrit Department of Sanskrit Jadavpur University
Prof. Madhusudan Penna Department of Philosophy and Religion Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University Ramtek, Nagpur, Maharashtra
the proposal. The committee also evaluates the quality of the work A Review Committee is formed every done and approves the project plan five year by the Ministry of Human for the next five years. Resource Development, Government of India to assess the quantum u Staff details of work performed. The review committee thoroughly assesses The ADR of the department is the fulfilment of the projects vis-Ă - supported by the team of staff vis their commitments recorded in members in the department. u
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I. Hindi translation of Goraksha satakam has been published II. Revision and reprint of Gheranda Samhita III. Revision and rReprint of Gheranda Samhita
IX. Prepared a Research article Nathamarga Yogashashtra X. Prepared a Research article on ‘Gayatri -Doppler Effect’ XI. Presented a paper in the National Symposium on Mandukyaupanishadi Manasah Vicharah
Completed Research Articles
Continuing Research Projects
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I. An article :‘Yogasana (Jaina)’ - an unpublished yoga Manuscript-A brief introduction published by Yoga Mimamsa | Jan-Jun 2014 | Vol 46 | Issue 1 and 2. II. Completed an article: “Ahimsa: An Analytical Study on the basis of Yoga sutras and its commentaries.” III. Presented a paper on: “ Reflections on Consciousness: Kenopanisad Revisited in the Light of Patañjali’s Yoga Sutra” for Symposium in PLRD, Kaivalyadhama. IV. Research paper on Karma Yoga of Bhagavadgita in the light of Neo-Vedanta V. Research paper on Pauli’s Scientific Theory of Nature visa-vis Ontology of Yoga-Vedanta VI. Research paper on Vedic Studies: The Need for Scientific Interpretation. VII. Concept paper on Matter, Mind and Consciousness: Recent Trends in Philosophy and Science VIII. Article for the Blog: The Goal and the Way
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1. Critical edition of Shivasvarodaya 2. Critical edition of Siddhasiddhantapaddhati 3. Publication of Kapala Kurantaka Yoga / Asana Yoga
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I. An Article “Concept of Satya: A Critical analysis in the light of Patañjali’s Yoga Sútra & its Commentaries.”
Plans and Proposals for the Financial Year 2015-16 I. Continuing Projects A. Publication of the Critical edition of Shivasvarodaya. B. Publication of the Critical edition of Siddhasiddhantapaddhati. (expected) C. Publication of Kapala Kurantaka Yoga / Asana Yoga (expected) D. Projectwork on “Studyof Balaprabodhini commentary” on ANNUAL REPORT 2014 / 15
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100 verses of Goraksasatakam. This work related to Balprabodhini commentary on Gorakshashatakam. This study is based on two MSS. (expected) E) Publication of the Proceedings of the National Symposium on Matter, Mind and Consciousness: Recent Trends in Science & Philosophy held on 28th – 29th November, 2014
II. New Projects: A. Scientific and Mathematical Study of the States of Human Mind and Consciousness as Discussed in the traditional Texts of Yoga. B. The Self in Advaita Vedanta vis-a-vis Self in Quantum mechanics based neuropsychology. The project has been approved by the National Institute of Advanced Studies, IISC, Bangalore. C. Study of Un-published Yoga Manuscripts. D. Study of the individual concepts and practices based from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra and Hatha Yoga. E. Develop a research proposal in Collaboration with NRCVEEIIT Delhi on the areas of consciousness Studies F.) Develop a research proposal on the study of the concept of Prana as found in the Upanishads, Brahma Sutra and Bhagavadgita in collaboration with CASS, Jadavpur University
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The work on ‘Shivasvarodaya’ for preparing its critical edition has been taken on priority. We have completed the verification of the translation. The introduction part is ready. We are preparing its Appendices such as a half verse index, important terms as well as presentation of some important contents in the table form. We will be ready with the complete work by the end of March 2014 and it can be given for printing in the month of April 2014.
B. Publication of Critical edition of Siddhasiddhantapaddhati As presented in the five year planning, the work will be completed by the end of March 2015 and keeping this target, the computer feeding of the verses along with the variant readings available has been completed up to 5th Chapter.
C. Translation of Kapala Kurantaka Yoga Paddhati / Asana Yoga This particular book is often quoted by many Yoga experts of modern times but the book is not available. After scrutiny we found that the book has not been printed yet, and is still in the manuscript form. A search for manuscript was taken up by the department and finally the manuscript of this important yoga text was found and the preliminary work for the preparation of its critical edition has been initiated.
D.Project work on “Study of Balaprabodhini commentary” on A. Publication of the Critical 100 verses of Goraksasatakam. edition of Shivasvarodaya
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This work related to Balprabodhini commentary on Gorakshashatakam. This study is based on two MSS. 1. BORI, Pune & 2. RAS, Calcutta In which we find Balaprabodhini commentary. We will be able to give more information on Gorakshashatakam based on the study of Balprabodhini commentary.
E.) Publication of the Proceedings of the National Symposium on Matter, Mind and Consciousness: Recent Trends in Science & Philosophy held on 28-29 November, 2014 The National Symposium on Matter, Mind and Consciousness attracted outstanding scholars and exponents from different fields to Kaivalyadhama. They contributed valuable research papers and gave thought provoking speeches in the symposium. We have resolved to bring out a revised and edited collection of the select papers and speeches. The eminent educationists from different universities and institutions have extended their co-operation to make our endeavour successful. u
Details of the New Projects
Quantum mechanics approved the interface of mind and matter. The psychologists are endeavouring to study the subtle shades of psyche and their correlation with the physical responses. Neuroscience is trying hard to map the mind in terms of the firing of neurons; while computational science is striving its best to reproduce the human mind in the form of artificial intelligence. Various researches are carried out with an aim to unravel the mysteries of the mind. The Indian philosophy, mainly Samkhya, Yoga and Vedanta, treat the mind as matter which is impelled by an unconditioned consciousness. Furthermore, Yogashashtra deals with several epistemological issues like dhyana, dharana, pratyahara, samadhi and so on. Corresponding to each of these states, the response of the mind is intricate. The project is an attempt to catch the subtle responses of each of these states of the mind through mathematical modelling and computer simulation. As the internal space is viewed to be isomorphic to the external world allowing successful operational interactions between them, the mental domain can be studied at ease by the equations governing brain activity. However the manifestation of consciousness at different levels will be studied in subjective terms.
A. Scientific and Mathematical B. The Self in Advaita Vedanta visStudy of the States of Human Mind a-vis Self in Quantum mechanics and Consciousness as Discussed based neuro-psychology. The in the traditional Texts of Yoga. project has been approved by the National Institute of Advanced The study of the human mind has Studies, IISC, Bangalore. become a subject of immense speculation amongst the scientists, In modern days, study into the psychologists and the philosophers. secrets of Consciousness and the
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Mind has increased significantly with major focus on scientific experiments in Neuropsychology and other allied branches of science. Modern studies in physical sciences such as Quantum Physics also significantly corroborate to the speculations in ancient Indian Philosophy. Study of the Self in the background of Quantum Theory based Neuropsychology vis-a vis the concept of the Self in Advaita Vedanta is the principal objective of this project. This study is expected to throw light on the striking similarities between revealing the theory of the Self in modern science and the concept of the Self in Advaita Vedanta in particular.
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2. Subsequently we will consider completing the mss. of other scripts. 3. In the final phase of our work, we propose to take up those mss 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
We have prepared and published a ‘Catalogue of Yoga Manuscripts’ in the year 1989 which contained information of 688 titles of yoga manuscripts. In the updated edition of this catalogue in the year 2005, we have added 185 titles of Yoga Mss. In this way we have collected detailed information of 873 (688 + 185) titles of Yoga Mss with their whereabouts. 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 awaiting the attention of scholars. Out of them there are various manuscripts which are not complete. Also some manuscripts are in other than Devanagari script.
Study on following unpublished manuscript prepared / in the process of preparation
1. During the initial phase of our work, we will concentrate on completing. Mss. which are in the Devanagari script.
1. The study on ‘Amritasiddhiyogah by Virupaksha’ procured from the Government Oriental Library, Chennai has been done.
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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 the first and last page of the folio of the manuscripts will be added with the article. u
2. Study of the individual concepts and practices from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra and Hatha Yoga. We have many commentaries on the Yoga Sutra, but even today we are not in a position to authentically say how various commentators have understood those concepts contained in the Yoga Sutra. The study is expected to bring out an in-depth fundamental study based on various commentaries which will help the readers, scholars and sadhakas to understand the true import of the concepts from the view point of commentators. Similarly there are many concepts in Hatha Yoga which also require an in depth study. There are around 33 Hatha Yoga texts which require to be scrutinized. We began this project this year. The following articles have been prepared or are in the process of being prepared, as per the parameters mentioned aboveDvandva: An Analytical Study on the basis of the Yoga Sutras and its Commentaries – PREPARED. Nidra: An Analytical Study on the basis of the Yoga Sutras and its Commentaries – in the process of preparing. Satya: An Analytical Study on the basis of the Yoga Sastras and its Commentaries – collected the material. Abhinivesha: An Analytical Study on the basis of the Yoga Sastras and its Commentaries - in the process of preparing. Dvandva: An Analytical Study on the basis of the Yoga Sutras 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 the Yoga Sutras and its Commentaries – by Dr. Bandita Satpathy, article submitted for publication in Yoga Mimamsa, Vol. XLV, No.3 & 4.
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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 Hatha Yoga 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 SANSKRIT, for regular (three year course) B.A student in G.S. College of Yoga & Culture Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama 6. Taught ‘History and Philosophy of Yoga Shastra’, for regular (three year course) B.A student in G.S College of Yoga & Culture Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama. ANNUAL REPORT 2014 / 15
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7. Conducted Viva for the C.C.Y Students
Work of Digitization The work related with the digitization of Yogic and Sanskrit Texts has been completed, under the auspices of ACIP. The expert group from the Asian Classic Input Project (ACIP) visited the institute in connection with scanning of ‘Old hand written Manuscripts’. Theywere extended full support for the completion of the project. In this way the work which commenced in 2006, is completed in 2014.
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1. Rajeshwar Mukherjee presented an invited talk at IIT -Delhi on 10th December 2014, on the Scientific Theory of Pauli vis-a-vis Ontology of Yoga-Vedanta. 2. Rajeshwar Mukherjee presented an invited talk on ‘Vedic Studies: The Need for Scientific Interpretations at Visva Bharati-Central University. Furthermore, on 14th February 2013, in a National Seminar on Vedic Interpretations: Trends and Techniques organised by the university under the auspices of Maharshi Sandipani Veda Vidya Pratisthan, MHRD Organisation. He also acted as a sectional coordinator in an academic session.
Symposia and Conferences National Symposium on Matter, Mind & Conciousness Recent Trends In Philosophy & Science On 28th and 29th November 2014, the National Symposium on Matter, Mind and Consciousness was held at Kaivalyadhama in Lonvala. The symposium was an initiative of the Philosophico-Literary Research Department of Kaivalyadhama. The symposium attracted stalwarts from different Universities and Research Centres of national importance. The exponents from RKM-Vivekananda University, National Institute of Advanced Studies Bangalore, University of British Columbia, VisvaBharati, Jadavpur University, Pune University, University of Mumbai and other prestigious institutions participated in the symposium. There were approximately contributed research papers and twelve invited lectures. The inaugural session for the two days was held at the Vasistha hall of Kaivalyadhama. It was followed by four academic sessions, four plenary sessions and valedictory session. The Vice-Chancellor of the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Swami Atmapriyananda, who is one of
Swami Atmapriyananda, Vice-Chancellor of RKM-Vivekananda University at the National Symposium at Kaivalyadhama
Inauguration of the Symposium
the profound exponents in this field presented the keynote address. Prof. B.V. Sreekantan, the erstwhile Director of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and Emeritus scientist of NIAS, Bangalore was the Chief-guest. It was also graced by Swami Maheshananda, Chairman of Kaivalyadhama, Shree O.P Tiwari, Secretary, Kaivalyadhama and Geshe Dorji Damdul, the Director of Tibet House, New Delhi. The Joint Director of Kaivalyadhama, Shree Subodh Tiwari gave the vote of thanks.
Sri O.P.Tiwariji, Secretary, Kaivalyadhama Inaugurating the Cultural at the Symposium
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Prof. B.V. Sreekanthan and Sri Subodh Tiwari, JDA Kaivalyadhama speaking at the National Symposium
The inaugural session was followed by enlightening plenary and academic sessions. In total, there were four plenary sessions. Invited speakers from different premier institutes presented valuable speeches. These eminent figures were the following: 1. Dr. Lalita Namjosji, Assistant Director, K.J.Somaiya Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham 2. Prof. Sisir Roy, Scientist, National Institute of Advanced Studies 3. Prof. B. V Sreekanthan, Emeritus Scientist, National Institute of Advanced Studies 4. Prof. Madhusudan Penna, Professor, Kavikulaguru Sanskrit University 5. Geshe Dorjee Damdul, Director, Tibet House, 6. Prof. Ashok Aklujkar, Professor, University of British Columbia 7. Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi, Director, MDINY
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The Scholars and Delegates at the Symposium
There were four concurrent academic sessions. These academic sessions were held at three different halls of Kaivalyadhama. Researchers, assistant professors, research students and even IT professionals contributed to the total eleven experts from different fields who presented their precious research papers. Dr. Kakali Ghosh from Jadavpur University, Dr. Harekrushna Mishra from Visva-Bharati, Dr. Madhavi Narsalay from University of Mumbai, Enrico Bocardo from Pune university, Dr. Sarani Ghoshal from National Institute of Technology, Goa, Dr. Gautam Ghoshal from Visva Bharati University, Dr. Swapnil patil from Ayurvedic College, Dr. Pranati
Mahapatra from Bolpur College, Dr. Gargi Bhattacharya from Visvabharati were the prominent speakers. A cultural show with couplets from Kabir’s song added to the splendour of the programme. The valedictory session was also very impressive. Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi was the guest of honour. The valedictory address was delivered by Prof. Madhusudan Penna. Dr. B.R.Sharma also presented his valuable lecture. The programme ended with the benediction of the chairman and vote of thanks by the convenor. The symposium, with all its uniqueness, opened up a new vista of philosophical research amalgamating the concepts of Indian philosophy and modern science. u
Library
The ADR, PLRD is an ex-officio Head of the Central Library, which is located in the building of the PLR department. The work of the PLRD is totally dependent upon the books in the library and the library is kept well equipped with new arrivals. The library also caters to the need of the college students and maintains the issuing and returning of books. Our Library is having a total of 35,000 books consisting of approximately 1500 original manuscripts and 300 photo-copied yoga manuscripts. For the upkeep of all these, a team of staff are engaged. In the recent set up, the Assistant Librarian is the head of the section, and works directly under the
guidance of the ADR, PLRD. The assistant librarian is responsible for the access of new arrivals and to maintain the issuing and returning of the books borrowed. Our library also provides internet scanning, photo-copying and printing facilities to our readers on nominal charges. This is also maintained by the Assistant Librarian. During this year, we have added 260 new books and manuscripts on yoga and allied subjects. Till date, the total number of books on various subjects in the library is 29,230.
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year digitization work has been done with respect to the books related to Yoga, Tantra, Ayurved, Naturopathy, Philosophy (Vedanta, Sankhya, Nyaya only three cupboards) and only one cupboard of Sanskrit.
III. Minor Research Project on the Yogic Concept of PRANA as found in the Ten Principal Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gita and the Brahma Sutra.
Publication Works
The Expert group from Asian Classic Input Project (ACIP) visited the institute in connection with scanning of old hand written manuscripts and they were given proper support for the completion of the project. In this way the work which started in the year 2006 was completed in this year 2014.
Yoga Mimamsa – A Quarterly Research Journal is a part and parcel of our Institute which was started by Swami Kuvalayanandaji on the very foundation day of Kaivalyadhama in 1924. It contains Scientific and Philosophical Research Papers on the works carried out at the institute. Various works related with this publication like inviting articles, F. Newly Proposed Projects editing/reviewing the articles, I. Research Project On: The Yoga proof reading, correspondence with contributors, reviewers, as well as, Concepts in Dharmashastra Texts. the subscribers and so on, are done II. Analytical Study of Yoga Vashista by the department. We propose to in the light of Raja Yoga. publish the Journal timely.
Collaboration Efforts with Premier Institutes 1. Efforts of academic collaboration with NRCVEE of IIT -Delhi are being made by PLRD. The departments will officially come together very soon, working jointly in research areas that have intersections of science and philosophy.
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SRD-STAFF
Prof. R.S. BHOGAL Assistant Director of Research
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MR. D.D. KULKARNI Research Officer
DR. SUCHITRA DODDOLI Research Assistant
MRS. PRATIBHA RAJBHOJ Research Assistant
DR. PRASEEDA MENON Research Officer
MS. ANITA VERMA Research Assistant
DR. SATISH PATHAK Research Associate
MR. SANJAY SHETE Research Assistant
MR. SANDEEP WANKHEDE Yoga Demonstrator
DR. GARGI NAIDU Consultant
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Vision
• To discover, establish and evolve scientific bases of Traditional Yoga through Fundamental and Applied Research for the world community. u
Mission
A. To wed Modern scientific methods and Philosophical aspect of Yoga, so that even the person on the street, is helped towards Social Renaissance. B. To unveil the practical side of psycho-physiological aspects of Yoga for the welfare of the common person through educational, therapeutic and research related endeavors in Yoga.
2. To keep the research staff updated about the use of latest quantitative and qualitative research methods by providing them necessary training. 3. To ensure that the individual researcher, primarily responsible for a project, has experientially and theoretically studied the yogic practices which he or she plans to use in his or her research work. 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 and applied research, with an interu Goals for Mission A disciplinary approach, keeping the welfare of the common person in Goal No.1: To subject both the view. subjective/experiential & objective/ Scientific aspects of Yoga and allied Objectives towards the Goal No. 2 streams to a thorough scientific investigation so as to discover the 1. To constitute research teams in objective nature of Indian Philosophy accordance with the research and that of Yoga in particular. interests and expertise of the staff (bottom-up approach) when Objectives towards the Goal No.1 doing fundamental and applied research with an inter-disciplinary approach. 1. To employ the modern research methodology for studying subjective and objective aspects 2. To consider the research interests of the collaborating (both inof Yoga and allied streams. ANNUAL REPORT 2014 / 15
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house and external) and funding agencies while constituting a research team (top-down approach) towards undertaking fundamental and applied interdisciplinary research. 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.
6. To make in-house students the mouthpiece for research findings of SRD by updating their study material and practical training accordingly. 7. To liaison with the college in updating the study material of students in line with the research conducted and completed at SRD.
Goal No.3: To disseminate research findings of SRD through platforms of high impacts all over the world.
8. To hold presentations for inhouse staff, guest faculties and for the student community so as to update them with the research findings of SRD.
Objectives towards the Goal No.3
Goals for Mission B
1. To publish high quality research works in peer-reviewed journals.
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.
2. To ensure the publication of at least three high-quality research papers in the 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 the YM or in any other research journal of a high repute. 4. To train the research staff about scientific writing skills. 5. To ensure that the staff have digital and/or print access to
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Objectives towards Goal 1 1. To undertake extensive and intensive philosophic-literary research work, in both yogic physical culture and spiritual culture, with the available yoga literature/manuscripts/ published volumes, both modern and 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 1 and 2 (as 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 application for therapy and training/education. Objectives towards Goal 2 1. To
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Collaborations Jnana Prabodhini Institute of Psychology, Jnana Prabodhini Bhavan, 510 Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411030.
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Regional Resource Training Center on Ageing, Anugraha, Delhi.
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Genome Technologies, Baner, Pune.
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Research Activities Meeting On 5th May 2014, the Institutional Ethical committee meeting was held at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, for the ethical clearance of research projects.
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Effect of Shavasana and that of yoga meditation in supine posture on selected psychological, physiological and biochemical functions in the common population of Lonavla, as well as, in yoga students of diploma course: ‘Randomized controlled study’.
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Committee Projects 2014-15 A. Yoga for inflammatory cytokines Inflammation plays a major role in many diseases and disorders such as diabetes mellitus, obesity and insulin resistance syndrome. Increased serum levels of inflammatory mediators have been associated with numerous disease states including atherosclerosis, Type II diabetes, hypertension, depression, and overall mortality, but intervention of exercise training can significantly reduce serum inflammatory mediators. Diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic inflammation are strongly related to increased cardiovascular risk. Several studies have demonstrated positive effects of exercise training on interleukin-6, C-reactive protein and body composition. Exercise training significantly improves lean muscle mass, body mass index, fitness, resting HR, systolic blood pressure and triglycerides to produce benefits in the management of obesity in adolescents. Exercise training in diabetic patients improves metabolic profile and exerts anti-inflammatory effects i.e. reduction in IL-6, hs-CRP and TNF- without weight loss. Hence, perceiving this aspect, it has been considered that Indian traditional yoga practices might prove helpful in reducing inflammatory markers such as IL-6, TNF- and hs-CRP.
Status l Pre and Post test completed. l Data entry completed. l Paper writing in progress.
important role in the body’s defense mechanism.Pro-inflammator y markers & anti-inflammatory markers counterbalance each other. It is extremely essential for the body to maintain their balance for a good immune response. The objective of this study was to see the effect of yoga practices on selected pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine among industrial workers. Forty eight male participants, the age range of 3058 years were randomly divided into experimental (n=24) and control (n=24) groups. Pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1 and anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 were evaluated at the baseline and at the end of 12 weeks of yoga training in both the groups. During the experimental study, all the participants continued with their daily lifestyle and diet. Data were analyzed using paired ‘t’ test and independent ‘t’ test. The result of within group comparison revealed that the yoga group showed a significant decrease in IL-1 while significant increase in IL-10 (p < 0.05), whereas the control group revealed no change in IL-1 (p > 0.05) and IL-10 (p > 0.05). Further, the results between the groups confirmed that the yoga group had significantly lower level of IL-1 and increase in IL-10 as compared to control group (p < 0.05). The present study has demonstrated that yoga practices could reduce proinflammatory cytokine and increase anti-inflammatory cytokine in industrial workers.
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Traditional sciences such as Yoga and Ayurveda share common principles of diagnosis to maintain psychophysiological 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 is 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 the whole body bio-electrical variables such as bioimpedance, bio-reactance and phase angle. This study would lead to develop health related physiological biomarkers of nostril dominance and nadipariksha diagnostic tests, to evoke proportionate combination of doshas suitable to develop desired physiological effects through yoga danda and yoga practices.
Status The project is completed, 2 papers were published and further writing is under progress.
D. Yoga practices for mentally challenged children The nurturing and caring of mentallychallenged children (population estimated to more than 15 lakhs as per the 2011 Indian Census data on disability) has always been a formidable task for any parent and/ or special educator, the common assumption being that every caretaker would eventually reach a deadend with such children. Yoga, as a mind-training practice with step-by-
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step instructions, when personalized for a particular group according to their needs and capacities, has the potential to play an important role in continuously rewiring the brain through the principle of neuro-plasticity. Thus, the Scientific Research Department (SRD), Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, has undertaken a collaborative research project with a local school for special children, Samvaad Shaala, in order to expand the reach of yoga training to non-mainstream schools as well. As yoga increasingly becomes a part of the school curriculum, as per the vision of the current Indian government; is one of the areas where Kaivalyadhama has been contributing at the national level. This project is timely and also the need of the hour.
The objective of the current research project with Samvaad Shaala is 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), often known as mental retardation (MR). The current project involves case studies of four children, who are on the mild to
moderate intellectual disability levels, as per standard intelligence testing. The yoga training for these children is being conducted five days per week for approximately one hour per day since December till April 2015. As part of the research study, after receiving a thorough consent from the school authorities and the parents of these children, certain psychological tests like IQ test, reaction-time, hand-steadiness and BASIC-MR were
conducted on them before beginning the yoga training., The same tests would be repeated on these children at the end of April 2015. It is expected that yoga training will improve the attention-span of children, their ability to follow instructions correctly, their sensory-motor co-ordination and their body-mind stability.
E. Effect of Yoga on the Micro-nutrient Absorption in Urban School Children (2015-16) The nutritional status of urban adolescent children is hampered due to lifestyle changes and a high intake of junk food. Due to a fast paced
lifestyle, the intake of junk food is on the rise, particularly in adolescent children of urban areas. Due to such eating habits, lifestyle diseases such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes, depression, stress, anxiety, and so on are commonly prevalent in young adolescent urban children. This study was planned to find out whether yoga practices are effective in improving micronutrient absorption in urban adolescent children. The study
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participants, between the ages of 1115 years, were randomly selected in an urban school of Pune. These study participants were randomly divided into experimental and control group. Micronutrient status and physical fitness tests were conducted before and after the three months of yoga training.
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Status/Progress l The project commenced from December 2014. l Pre and post test data collection and yoga training intervention completed. l Data acquisition in progress.
Additional Projects A. Yoga Practices on Cognitive Development in Rural Residential School Children in India This study was conducted with a view to study the effect of yoga practices on selected cognitive development variables among adolescent rural residential school children. Eighty two students, between the age range of 11-15 years, were randomly divided into experimental (n=41) & control (n=41) groups. Selected cognitive development variables were evaluated for both the groups at the baseline and at the end of the 12 weeks of yoga training. A significant improvement was observed in measures of mental ability and memory in the experimental group. However, no statistically significant changes were observed in the measures of mental ability and memory tests in the control group. Selected cognitive development variables were improved after 12 weeks of yoga training in adolescent rural residential school children.
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B. Possible effects of hot yoga: An objective approach
Over the years, yoga has not only contributed to holistic health and well-being but has also spread worldwide as an academic discipline. Since yoga became popular, there has been regular experimentation and adaptation in the field of yoga by people from various parts of the world. Some of them being quite scientific in their orientation, and amongst them hot yoga is a new trend in Hatha yoga practice, which involves exposure to hot temperatures to promote health benefits through acclimatization. However, till now, the influence of hot yoga on various health-related parameters and its effect on thermoregulatory mechanism are still under controversy. This study attempted to explore the possible ill effects of hyperthermiainduced physical activity on various regulatory mechanisms of health, which may be directed towards impaired body homeostasis. This study suggests that hot yoga cannot regulate comprehensive health at cellular levels and may deviate from the traditional concept of yoga.
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Laboratory Investigations Laboratory (Biochemistry): A total number of 456 patients visited the biochemistry laboratory for clinical assessments, while 222 blood samples were assessed under various research projects.
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assessment tests, namely, Body composition analysis and spirometry.
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Blood Donor Registry Camp: This camp was organized in collaboration with the Red Cross Society, Lonavla on 11th January 2015. At this l
event, a total of ninety nine people participated and were assessed for their blood group and hemoglobin.
Workshops / Seminars Prof. R. S. Bhogal 1. Attended a National Conference (15th -16th April , 2015), at AIIMS, New Delhi, and presented a paper on: “Therapeutic Significance of Traditional Yoga & Meditation.” He also conducted a meditation workshop for about over 60 people, who were the employees and family members of AIIMS. He also chaired a paper presentation session at the conference. 2. Presented a paper: “Evolving Meditation Therapy at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla” at the National conference on Integration of Yoga (especially Meditation) into Medical Science, organized by Adhyatma Sadhana Kendra (New Delhi), on 18th November 2014. He also chaired two lecture sessions and participated in a panel discussion, “Bringing all institutions of Yoga under one umbrella” 3. He went for the Portugal Yoga Confederation, Lisbon, by Kaivalyadhama, and presented a paper: “Kriya Yoga as a practical means to Spirituality” at the Darshana World Conference. He also spoke on Traditional Yoga on three separate occasions at Lisbon. 4. He was selected to participate at the Festival of Yoga at the Hatha Vidya Gurukulam, Dubai(UAE),
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whereby he presented the inaugural speech and also conducted work-shops in Yoga for the Corporate, Yoga for Sports & Yoga for Special Needs, Autism. In addition, he also conducted Yoga Meditation Sessions at two other Yoga centers in Dubai. 5. He presented an invited talk, “Yoga & Mental Health” on the World Mental Health Day, organized by G. S. Medical College & K.E.M. hospital in collaboration with the psychiatric department on 11th November 2014. 6. He conducted meditation and kriya yoga work shop, as part of the Yoga Awareness Programme, at the Worli (Mumbai) center of MCGM for doctors of MGCM on 15th November 2014. 7. He conducted Yoga & Meditation workshops between 12th -16th December 2014. On 14th December, he gave a talk on Yoga for Professionals, at the Advanced School of Career Education, SSN Institutions, Chennai. 8. He presented an invited talk on Practical Yogic Practices for Mental Health at the 8th Yoga Conference (26th – 28th December 2014), of Yoga Vidya dhama, nashik. He also held a workshop on Yoga and Meditation at the conference. 9. In April and October 2014, he conducted a seven days workshop on Yoga and Meditation, at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla and in November at Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai.
10. He participated at the National Yoga Week (MDNIY, New Delhi) and conducted a Workshop on ‘Yoga for the Middle Aged’ on 17th February 2015. He also presented a paper: “Yogic Management of the Problems Related to Menopause” at the National Seminar on 15th February 2015. 11. He participated actively as as the chair person for the CYAI exam Task Force, in the process of constructing and finalizing the Certifying exams for Yoga Instructors, Yoga Teachers and Yoga Therapist levels at a meeting held at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla (March 7th – 13th 2015). 12. He conducted a workshop on 14th March 2015, at the department of Management Sciences, University of Pune (PUMBA) on the topic: “Yoga Relaxation & Meditation.” 13. He attended as well as actively participated in the Orientation workshop for Course Writers for Yoga Module for B. Ed. Course of NCTE, on 19th March 2015. 14. He presented a talk on: “Yoga and Meditation for Daily Life” at the Bombay Association of Chartered Accountants, Church gate (Mumbai). 15. He was felicitated at the Ambika Yoga Kutir, Thane, where he was invited as an expert to finalize the academic courses of the Kutir. 16. A series of talks on yoga in Marathi, was telecast by DD Sahyadri under the programme: Swasth Bharat on four Wednesdays in April, 2014.
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Dr. S. D. Pathak
Medical college, Mumbai..
1. He was invited to attend the 8. He began ‘Yoga OPD’ for patients International conference of at the KEM Hospital and the Seth Geriatrics& Gerontology at G. S. Medical College Mumbai. This Bangalore. He presented a 70 is held every Thursday between minute’s paper on: Yoga for Senior 10.00am to 1.00 pm. It was Citizens. inaugurated by the Hon Mayor of the MUNCIPAL CORPORATION OF 2. He attended the Festival of Yoga GREATER MUMBAI in Dubai, as an invited guest. He presented a talk on Yoga for sports 9. He represented Kaivalyadhama & children. He also gave a lecture at the Round table conference on the Importance of Yoga in arranged by ORF on Diabetes, modern era with scientific views, where he discussed how Yoga for the officer of the Silkland can help with Diabetes. He was Company, Dubai called by Dr Daksha Shah the Deputy Executive Health Officer 3. As an invitee, he attended the in charge of Diabetes at the National Yoga week, MDNIY, New MCGM for further discussions to Delhi. He presented the following run a project for the Municipal talks: 1.Yoga for heart diseases 2. Corporation of Greater Mumbai He presented a slide show on Yoga (MCGM) Diabetes patients. He for middle aged people along with conducted 26 workshops for Prof Bhogal. He also participated 910 beneficiaries, consisting of as an invited speaker at MDNIY for medical officers & Para medical the WHO Seminar on Yoga for Non staff. communicable diseases (NCD). 4. He conducted a workshop yoga, with Prof Bhogal, for the students of SSN Institute in Chennai 5. He presented a lecture on: the ‘Scientific view of yoga’ for the students of the Physiotherapy college in Chennai 6. He gave a session at KEM Hospital & Seth G.S.Medical College, Mumbai on the World Mental Health Day, along with Prof Bhogal. 7. He gave a lecture on: – ‘Yoga for Diabetes’ on the occasion of the World Diabetes Day at the KEM Hospital as well as the Seth G.S.
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10. Started Yoga class for Diabetes patientsa) At Lalbaugcha Raja – Started 3 months back, it is attended by 65-70 diabetic patients.. This class is conducted daily from 07.00 – 08.00am., except Sundays. The results are very encouraging; we are collecting data which will be presented at the end of 4 months. b) At Diabetes OPD Kurla of MCGM, –the class is conducted every Wednesday and Friday 11.00am to 12.00pm, where 25 -30 patients are attending the class.
c) At Diabetes OPD Andheri of MCGM, the class is conducted every Tuesday and Saturday 11.00am to 12.00 pm, where 20 patients are attending the class. 11. As an invitee, he gave a lecture at the MDNIY New Delhi, on ‘Total Health with yoga through á Doctor’s Eye’. 12. He also conducted a Yoga Awareness program for the Senior Citizen home in Lonavla 13. On the occasion of the World Women Day, he gave a lecture on: ‘Yoga for Women’’, to stay healthy, at NIRRH Parel Mumbai 14 He attended a meeting of CYAI Yoga Therapist Exam Process at Kaivalyadhama Lonavla.
Publications Papers Published 1. Verma, Anita., Shete, S.U., Thakur, G.S., Kulkarni, D.D., & Bhogal, R.S. (2014). The effect of yoga practices on micronutrient absorption and physical fitness in rural residential school children: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy, 5(2), 179-184. 2. Verma, Anita., Shete, S.U., Thakur, G.S., Kulkarni, D.D., & Bhogal, R.S. (2014). The effect of yoga practices on cognitive development in rural residential school children in India. National Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 3(3), 15-19. 3. Kulkarni, D.D., Doddoli, S., Shete, S.U., Verma, A., & Bhogal, R.
(2014). A bio-electrical model for physiological evaluation of nadi pariksha (Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis). International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research, 2(4), 25-31. 4. Tiwari, S., Telles S., Goel, A., & Verma, A. (2014). Beliefs of yoga practitioners about yoga as a science: A survey in Mumbai. Yoga Mimamsa, 46, 15-19. 5. Doddoli, S., Shete, S. U., Patil, S., & Doddoli, G. (2014). Possible effects of hot yoga: An objective approach. Yoga Mimamsa, 46(1), 9-14. 6. Menon, P., Doddoli, S., Singh, S., & Bhogal, R. S. (2014). Personality correlates of mindfulness: A study in an Indian setting. Yoga Mimamsa, 46, 29-36. 7. Doddoli, S., Kulkarni, D. D., Shete, S. U., & Bhogal, R. S. (2015). Effect of yoga training on resting metabolic rate (RMR) and body fat metabolism in the context of body constitution (prakriti). International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, 3(1), 14-21. 8. Rajbhoj, P. H., Shete, S. U., Verma, A., & Bhogal, R. S. (2015). Effect of yoga module on pro and anti inflammatory cytokines among industrial workers of Lonavla: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 9(2), 1-5. 9. Bhogal, R.S. & Shinde,C.G.(2015). Yoga for the Middle Aged, New Delhi: Souvenir of National Yoga Week, MDNIY, 64-67. 10. Bhogal, R.S. & Shinde, C.G.(2015).
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Yoga Practices for the Middle Aged, New Delhi: Souvenir of National Yoga Week, MDNIY, 214-217.
Papers Under Peer Review 1. Kulkarni, D. D., Bhat, R., & Bhogal, R. S. (2015). GÄ yatri as Iso-Red-Shift of Astrophysical Event. Ancient Science.
2. Kulkarni Dattatreya et al. Yoga Training Effect on Energy Expenditure in Factory Workers: A Bioelectrical Profile Assessment.
2. Kulkarni, D. D. & Bhogal, R.S. (2015). Bio-Electrical activity: A Variable in Yoga Research. Yoga Mimamsa.
3. Doddoli Suchitra et al. Effect of yoga training on lipid metabolism with reference to specific body constitution (prakriti) in Industrial workers.
3. Tiwari S, Telles S, Goel A, Verma A. Beliefs About Yoga: A Survey In Mumbai. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research.
Papers Under Preparation 1. Kulkarni Dattatreya, Doddoli
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Suchitra & Bhogal R.S. Effect of Yoga Training on Bio-impedance and Tridoshas in Three Nostril Dominant Types (writing in progress).
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4. Dattatraya. D. Kulkarni, Raghavendra Bhat and Bhogal, R.S (2015). Universe Matter Formation: A Sliced Ethereal Energy Theory Gayatri Mantra Formulation.
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Staff Of Health Care Center
Subodh Tiwari Administrator DR. PRAKASH AGARWAL Sr. Medical Consultant
AYURVEDA DEPARTMENT
Dr. Jagdish Bhutada Ayurvedic Consultant
Dr. Gururaj Doddoli Resident Medical Officer, Ayurveda
NATUROPATHY DEPARTMENT
Dr. A. C. Gupta Lecturer / Naturopath Doctor
Mrs. Kusumlata Sharma Naturopath
TEACHING
Shri Vivek Tiwari Yoga Teacher
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Mrs. Jyoti Tiwari Yoga Teacher
Mrs. Jyoti Soni Yoga Teacher
FRONT OFFICE
Ms. Alifiya Sarolwala Office Executive
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Vidhi Ohwal Receptionist
Mrs. Swati Temghere Accountant
Mrs. Vineeta Anantakrishnan Consultant-Accountant
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
Shri Ravindra Dauneria Supervisor
Shri Ganesh Phatak Supervisor
Mrs. Shashi Sinha (Librarian)
Mrs. Hina Mehta (Kitchen Incharge)
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S.A.D.T. Gupta Yogic Hospital And Health Care Centre
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or eons, the value of Yogic System for treatment, rehabilitation and prophylaxis of certain diseases has been well known and rightfully acknowledged. With this in mind, 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-f0ledged 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 the results are assessed on scientific basis with the help of a research laboratory.
Since Yoga helps balance the mind and body leading to better health, people began to understand that it was a means of preventing ailments. Thus, the increased awareness of
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the benefits of yoga necessitated the conversion of the hospital into a full-fledged Health Care Center. Now, the aim is to provide people with an efficient system of Health Management through yogic practices. To augment the benefits, a Naturopathy center and an Ayurvedic centre have also been established. 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 visiting the place over the years in increasing numbers. Their valuable suggestions 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. The decisions taken are with fixed timelines and responsibility cast on an individual staff member to complete the work.
Activities of The Health Care Centre 1. Yoga And Relaxation A week’s program is designed for those individuals who want to just come, relax and rejuvenate through practices 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 centre and a central library, people also catch up on reading and stimulating their mind.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Rejuvination 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, Naturopahty, Ayurveda, Counseling, Diet and other forms of relaxation techniques. This year, again we held 2 Rejuvenation camps for Cancer Patients. The fall program, for the first time, brought male participants – a nice addition to a variety of countries represented – India, Canada, Germany, France and USA. The spring program was exceptional, whereby, in addition to the 6 patients (all form India) we ANNUAL REPORT 2014 / 15
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also had 5 trainees (from Canada, Holland and Colombia) who came to learn about the program and to take it back to their respective countries. Thus Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute is spreading its influence to America and Europe.
5. Chronic Cures This is a designed programme for three weeks as a specific intervention, for individuals who have chronic ailments. The program includes yoga, philosophical understanding, relaxation, diet, naturopathy and ayurveda.
Following Rejuvenation, we had 2 Chronic Cure programs, which once again produced great results. This time we confirmed this with a research and most participants showed great improvements in their health and well-being. However, for the first time we had someone resign from the program after the first week. We all were a little surprised but then we realized that the person was not ready to do the work – he only wanted to talk about working. 104
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These programs are quite challenging for people – in the process of 3 weeks one is usually faced with the necessity to look at the mirror and face one’s own attitudes and faults. Only after that the healing can begin. Obviously not everyone is ready to face their own issues…”
6. Collobrative 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.
The Principle of Health And Healing Through Yoga Naturopathy & Ayurveda Yoga is a product of the perennial wisdom of India. One can trace the origin of yoga back to the period of the Indus Valley Civilization, at least three thousand years before Christ. All throughout the last five
thousand years it has remained as one of the most important facets of Indian Culture, remaining vibrant and responsive to the changing times.
asanas, pranayama, kriyas and meditation.
Asanas induce increased awareness of various physical and psychological processes; through controlled stretching contraction and relaxation of various muscles, their coordination to balance and maintain a posture and so on. Similarly, a pranayama practice involves manipulation of breathing mechanisms along with an increased awareness of pressure changes inside the cavity of the chest and abdomen. Kriyas are the purificatory process which helps us eliminate the toxins in our body.
Dhyana or ‘Meditation’ practices increase awareness of one’s mental processes including thoughts, emotions, memory and so on. It can make one aware how constant restlessness at the level of the mind contributes in the feeling of emotional stress, feeling of constant fear and insecurity. This increased awareness combined with the psycho physiological corrections, brings the body back to its healthy, harmonious and balanced state.
The literal meaning of Yoga in Sanskrit is INTEGRATION. In this sense, yoga represents a process through which one can learn how to live in the most integrated way. Therefore, it involves the process of identification and then elimination of all that would contribute in disintegration. When taken in this sense it becomes a continuous process, requiring constant vigilance and involving all the aspects of life. In this integrated way of living, the process of identification of all the elements causing ill health and the use of appropriate techniques to neutralize their ill effects became one of the primary concerns of yoga. Thus yoga, which essentially is a Science of personal growth for spiritual experiences, has simultaneously become a Science of health and healing.
Three Components of Yogic Approach Which We Follow When yoga is used as the Science of Health and Healing, all its techniques and methods, which are basically meant for spiritual experiences, automatically promote Health and for bringing a Healing touch to the body and mind suffering from illhealth. For this reason, the approach which Yoga advocates has three main components. A First is the practical discipline, which involves the practices of
B The second component is concerned with the regulation of diet as well as the regulation of daily habits involving the pattern of sleep, recreational activities and working habits. This helps in removing all those irritants that are responsible for the imbalance in the functioning of the body-mind complex. C The third component concerns itself with changes in one’s attitude, behavior and life-style, which would help in inducing feelings of sharing,
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feelings of warmth, friendship and concern, love and respect for the entire beautiful world. This acts as an antidote for the feeling of hopelessness and loneliness, which may come in the absence of proper relationship with the world around.
Many a times, when people talk about yoga they focus their attention only on the first component involving the variety of asanas, pranayama and meditation techniques. Thus they confine yoga to a small period of their daily life, as if the rest of the day has nothing to do with yoga. But honestly speaking, a yogic lifestyle throughout the day helps more in healing the body than any one particular component of yoga. Whatever skills one
has learnt from yogic practices, need to be used throughout the day. In this sense the UPAYOGA i.e. the use of the yogic skills throughout the day need to be given proper attention. The last two components attend to this Upayoga aspect of yoga.
If you undertake yoga in this spirit, comply with all the instructions given to you; you would find that yoga not only gives you relief from your problems but also opens up a new way of enjoying your life.
D Special attention is given to individuals who seek to have an in-depth understanding of any sphere of yoga. Discussions with scholars in the field are also arranged.
Health Care Centre
Administration Shri Subodh Tiwari – Administrator
Teaching/Therapy
Accounts Mrs. Swati Temghare – Accounts Assistant Mrs. Vineeta Anantkrishnan- Consultant
Maintenance Shri Ravindra Dauneria – Maintenance Supervisor Smt. Shashi Kiran Sinha – Librarian Shri Ganesh Phatak – Assistant Accountant Smt. Heena Mehta – Kitchen Supervisor
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Teaching Team Smt. Kusumlata Sharma – Naturopath / Sr. Yoga Teacher Shri Vivek Tiwari – Yoga Teacher Shri Neeraj Singh – Yoga Teacher Mrs. Jyoti Tiwari – Yoga Teacher Mrs. Jyoti Soni – Yoga Teacher Mrs. Anjali Agnihotri – Yoga Teacher
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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:
Accommodation & Classification of Rooms Rooms
Type
No. of Persons
Total
12-Main Building Standard
Attached Bathroom
2 In Each Room
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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-Vedantakutir
Double En-Suite
2 In Each Room
4
5-Vedantakutir
Single En-Suite
1 In Each Room
5
5-Amrutakutir
Double En-Suite
2 In Each Room
10
Total
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Standard Rooms HHCC
Common Rooms HHCC
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International participants country wise Country
Participants Statistics: Indian participants state wise distribution States
Male
Females
597
801
Gujrat
35
38
Punjab
3
5
Delhi
17
10
Rajasthan
12
2
Karnatak
10
6
Madhya Pradesh
16
5
Andhra Pradesh
9
8
Goa
8
10
12
6
Tamilnadu
4
1
Jammukashmir
1
0
West Bengal
3
0
Jharkhand
2
1
Orissa
4
0
Pondicherry
1
1
Uttarakhand
3
2
Bihar
3
2
Kerala
3
1
Chattisgarh
3
7
Haryana
1
3
Himachal Pradesh
1
1
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
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USA Japan Uk Spain Australia Russia Brazil Germany Polish Swiss France Indonesia Taiwan Bulgaria Israel Finland Canada China Belgium Argentina Europe Thailand Hongkong Dutch Norway Singapore Czeh Korea Newzeland Irish Sweden Italy Colombia Switzerland Netherland Denmark Poland Mexico Iran CyPrus Israeil Hungaru Chileno Phillipines Srilanka Ukraine Portugal
Males
Females
19 6 17 4 12 2 6 18 3 10 18 0 0 1 0 2 16 0 2 2 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 8 0 7 2 2 1 0 2 1 2 0 1 2 0 0 1
29 53 14 13 18 8 8 35 3 17 40 4 9 0 2 2 31 103 1 13 5 17 3 6 2 18 1 13 4 2 1 13 1 3 2 3 1 1 1 0 20 1 0 1 1 2 0
How does our health care program work?
Arrival on Sunday
Medical Consultation for Yoga Relaxation, Yoga & Naturopahty or Yoga and Ayurveda program Selecion of program. Three types of Yoga sessions, basic, thrapy & advanced. Schedule includes Naturopathy, Ayurveda sessions, lectures, specific pranayma and tratak session and chanting. If participants stay for more than one week then they have progressive schedule of practice.
Infrastructural Development 1. AmrutaKutir 2. Herbal & Medicinal Garden: We are continuously upgrading these gardens with new seed banks, new plantations and identification of existing medicinal plants. We have been able to develop a seed bank, which is now ready for distribution. 3. Up-grade of Gorakshnath Asana Kaksh
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Nursery
Sacred Grove of Endangered and Indigenous Plants at Kaivalyadham u
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create a ‘live seed bank’ for the future, ‘The greening of 100 acres’ of the Kaivalyadham surrounding areas. If you have established a relationship with a tree, you have a relationship with mankind. But if you have no relationship with the living things on this earth, you have no relationship with human beings. – J Krishnamurti The meaning of the word ‘yoga’ is to join, to yoke. It also means a union with the cosmos and a communion with one’s surroundings. Ayurvedic philosophy also explains the relationship between the living and the non-living matter of the universe.
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It explains the physical foundation of human and plant life based on the 5 Elements. Yoga and Ayurveda are among the greatest gifts that India has bestowed upon humanity. In the union of the soul and Nature one experiences ecstatic joy and forgets one’s little self, it’s petty ambitions, and it’s pursuit of pleasure! And at Kaivalyadham both these profound Indian sciences are learnt, taught and preserved. In the serene and peaceful atmosphere of Kaivalyadham visitors, guests, and students enjoy the beauty of the gardens, the forests and the countryside of India. Children studying at KVN and Kaivalyadham are lucky as they are so close to nature. Because, if one has had a chance to wander in forests in one’s childhood days when the mind is more receptive and
impressions are more intense, one thinks of nature as elegant and also as a great source of strength. These impressions of wilderness and trees provide an appropriate background to our emotional balance. This wilderness can only be developed and sustained by conserving our indigenous flora and fauna. Trees are at the heart of all the necessary debates whether ecological, social, economic, moral, religious, or even health-related. They are at the centre of all terrestrial ecology. Over 70% of our medicines are plant based. When one is ‘one’ with Nature one experiences the joy of the Impersonal, bliss of divinity. Mother Nature conveys her truth only to those who are compassionate, sensitive and receptive. If we are interested in real and sustainable development, we have to appreciate the interaction between human beings and Mother Nature as having a deeper, life-enhancing significance. Here is a hymn to Bhoomi (Earth) from the Atharva Veda Bathe me completely with that fragrance, O Mother Earth, which comes from you And from your plants and waters, the sweet perfume That issues forth from all heavenly beings, And let no enemy wish us ill! Here is a hymn in the praise of ‘herbs’ from Rig-Veda You herbs, born at the birth of time More ancient than the gods themselves (…)
Why we are trying to plant only Indigenous species at Kdham? Introducing exotic species such as plants from other countries which are not otherwise found locally can adversely affect the ecosystem. In India, a large variety of exotic plant species have been introduced, some of which have turned into weeds, multiplying fast and causing harm to the ecosystem, e.g. water hyacinth, parthenium, peltaform (subabhul) and lantana. When exotic species are introduced they come without the natural ‘enemies’ that would control and balance their spread in their native land. Hence these species grow and flourish without any hindrance in the long run and often outnumber the native species and cause harm to the environment. In a stable ecosystem, all species are in a state of healthy coexistence, whether they are animals, plants, or microbes. Any disturbance in one gives rise to imbalance in others and this is what happens when an exotic species is introduced. Taking cognizance of this stark reality, we have been propagating and conserving indigenous and medicinal plants here, by developing a Herb garden (Aushadhi Vanam) and a Nutrition garden ( )for over three years. We are using purely organic methods for this propagation work. From last year we have been planting indigenous threatened plants species of the Western Ghats in our protected land, and also propose to create a seed bank of seeds of rare and medicinal plants. We are certain that this Endeavour will lead to a much better conservation and regeneration of some of the rare, endangered and threatened plant species of India. Perhaps this will also broaden our perspectives on ancient
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wisdom of living harmoniously with one’s surroundings and having a compassionate relationship with all living and even non-living forms. We are very happy that since last we have been able to develop our own seed bank of native species. We would like to mention here especially about Sesbania (Agasta) plant, a plant that is recognized by the World Health Organization as cure for night blindness, osteoporosis, as it is rich in vitamin A, C, Ca, Mg and so on, and and all parts are edible. We are also growing 4 verities of tulsi: an odomos plant (Citronella). We would also like to propose a space where after a few years of initial care, we leave the land in the care of nature and expect nothing in return. We know that if plants die or dry out in drought condition, they sprout and revive once again after the rains. The creation of such spaces, we believe, will be our way of repaying Nature in a small way when she gives us so much. Religious importance saved the sacred groves from destruction in the past. So these places will again grow as modern sacred groves. Here is a list of some of the endangered species that we are growing at Kdham.
Acacia farnesiana – Amoora rohitak – Agalocha – Anacardium occidentale – Calophyllum inophyllum – Canarium strictum – Cinnamomum macrocarpa – Embelia ribes(C) – Gardenia gummifera – Garcinia indica – Garcinia morella – Gloriosa superb – Justica adhadota – Holostemma ada-kodien – Hydnocarpus laurifolia,pentandra – Mitragyna parviflora – Operculina turpethum – Oroxylum indicum – Pterocarpus santalinus – Pueraria tuberose (CS) – Randia dumetorum – Semecarpus anacardium – Schleichera oleosa – Saraca asoka – Smilax zeylanica (CS) – Symplocos racemosa – Shorea roxburghii – Nux potatorum – Terminalia chebula – Vateria indica – Zanthoxylum rhetsa – Ziziphus mauritiania – Ziziphus sp. –
Asana Halls in HHCC Shri Aadinath Asana Kaksha
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Important Decisions Based on Feedback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
Windows for the terrace Curtains for the terrace Room heater in the massage rooms of Naturopathy Please add magnet and acupressure Therapy in Naturopathy Hindi and English lectures alternately Buy one CPU for Naturopathy Uniforms of yoga teachers Therapists will get Rs. 150/- for extra work Railing required for the steps leading up to the yoga room on the terrace. Also lights needed in the space where slippers are removed Appoint a new therapist in the Ayurveda department Anti skid mats in Soham Yoga class for staff Use bicycles in the campus- for all the staff members of Kaivalyadhama Remove separation of students and patients in the dining hall Add acupressure and magnet therapy in Naturopathy Start food in Annapurna mess for all International students Plant Lotus in the ponds nearby the new Ayurveda kutirs Send the patients for pathological tests free of cost, those who are staying for 2 or 3 weeksPedestal fans on terrace Mantra chanting by all the yoga teachers together on every Friday One Yoga Teacher will work during office timings on rotation Dr. Gupta to start lectures for patients on every Tuesday 200 bed sheets for Ayurveda Give cell numbers of Doctors to the patients if necessary Put all the minutes of the meeting and work allotted on the whiteboard Re-arrange the Naturopathy equipments and add six new treatments in Naturopathy Make provision to buy Ghee in the store Hygiene of Kitchen staff (cap, nails, hairs, shaving, etc) Provide sprouts and specific diet and food separately Post on the website that 2 weeks are recommended for better results Find a solution for chairs for Naturopathy, Medical Room etc Prepare a manual for yoga teachers Make a special animated format of filling case records with Tuhin Provide herbal tea to all the therapists and if they want Private yoga sessions can be booked from 10.30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11.30 a.m. in advance Stitch samples of cover for yoga mats Put 25 bed sheets and towels in YM with Logo for sale Sunday security will guide the patients to HCC and ask them so sit in the garden Renovate the old kutir of Panchakarma Put panels of sound absorption in the asana hall HHCC
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41. Please repair all the lights of the terrace. Remove a sample light and if not repairable, then to bring new bring new ones from Mumbai. 42. Display boards of different shuddhi kriyas on the front wall of the kriyas section 43. Communication skill training program for all yoga teachers and staff 44. Visit of HCC staff to Imagica 45. The following weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning should be done on Saturday by all the departments 46. Renovation of the ladies waiting area in the Naturopathy Department47. Find new software for reservations 48. Prepare maintenance charts of all the equipments of all the departments 49. If you have to do the maintenance work, plan before in advance and do not take bookings that time. It disturbs when doing yoga, and while eating food and one wakes up to the noise. It is really opposite to relaxation 50. Personal business should not be done with the participants from any staff member of HHCC
Important Feedback Received During The Year 1.
Replace photographs of sweets in the dining hall with those of fruits or vegetables or flowers 2. Provide thicker, woolen blankets as the nights are colder. 3. Explanation of each Naturopathy treatments should be provided. 4. In Naturopathy consultation should be done in a private room so that it is more focused. 5. Doctors should be more patient friendly. A thorough check up and consultation and detail discussion should be done on arrival. 6. Requirement of ATM in the Campus 7. Taps of the wash basin of the first floor- are not functioning properly. They should be repaired/ replaced. 8. Water arrester strip shall be provided at the edge of the wash basin platform so that water will not wet the cloths of the person standing near it 9. Instead of plastic, use steel material for connection to flushing tank in toilets 10. In bathrooms, the drains are open. A snake/ mouse can come up through the waste water line inside the bathroom. It should be closed. 11. Sauna bath should be added to Naturopathy 12. We also receive a good feed- back regarding yoga teachers and other staff members
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How did people come to know about the institute? 8%
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11%
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Internet
Friends & Relatives
Previous visited
Other Branches
Magazines / Other sources
How did they rank the infrastructure? 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 POOR
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