Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana

Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, abbreviated S-VYASA or SVYASA, is a higher education institute deemed to be university located in Bangalore, India.[1] The university is dedicated to the study of yoga based on the teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Dr. B R Ramakrishna is the current Vice Chancellor of the university.[2]

NIMHANS and SVYASA are working together on schizophrenia and neurological disorders like migraine and dementia.[3]

SVYASA specialises in two fields: Yoga research and Yoga therapy.[4] The main campus Prashanti Kutiram is on Vivekananda Road, Kalluballu Post, Jigani, Anekal, Bengaluru.

Divisions

University has 5 major divisions:

  • Division of Yoga – Spirituality
  • Division of Yoga & Life Sciences
  • Division of Yoga & Physical Sciences
  • Division of Yoga & Management Studies
  • Division of Yoga & Humanities

Claims of forthcoming yoga-based cures

The Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Yasso Naik claimed after visiting S-VYASA in 2016 that "many people told us they have been cured of cancer by regular practice of yoga. The institute has found a technique of yoga for the prevention and cure of cancer".[5] Naik further claimed that it would become possible to treat diabetes the same way.[6]

Notable alumni
  • Hasmukh Adhia, the current Finance Secretary for the Government of India in the Narendra Modi government.

References
  1. Deemed University recognition letter
  2. VC’s Voice
  3. "NIMHANS strengthening brain research to improve treatment modalities in mental-neuro disorders".
  4. "SVYASA Yoga University".
  5. Gatty, Harsha Raj (27 March 2016). "Yoga can cure cancer, govt may have proof in a year: Minister, AYUSH Shripad Naik". Indian Express.
  6. Kamat, Prakash (26 March 2016). "Yoga-based cure for cancer on the way: AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik". The Hindu.
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