Centre of Excellence in Yoga
Centre of Excellence in Yoga
The Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Yoga at S-VYASA University is a premier research and academic hub dedicated to advancing yoga as a scientifically validated discipline. Recognized by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, the Centre integrates traditional yogic wisdom with modern scientific methodologies to address contemporary health challenges and promote holistic well-being.
Objectives
The Centre of Excellence is guided by the vision of making yoga a socially relevant science and aims to:
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Promote holistic education and training integrating yoga with modern science.
02
Advance evidence-based research in yoga and integrative medicine.
03
Validate traditional yogic concepts through scientific investigation and modern technology.
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Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration across health sciences, neuroscience, and biotechnology.
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Contribute to preventive, promotive, and rehabilitative healthcare through yoga-based interventions.
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Engage in community outreach and extension programs for societal well-being.
Facilities
The CoE is supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure at the Prashanti Kutiram campus, providing advanced research and training environments:
Laboratory Facilities
- Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Autonomic Function Testing & Exercise Physiology Lab
- Sleep Laboratory (Polysomnography)
- Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory
- Psychology Laboratory
- Bio-Energy Laboratory
Advanced Research Infrastructure
- Anvesana Research Labs (Centre for Advanced Research in Integrative Medicine)
- High-end instrumentation for molecular, physiological, and neurocognitive studies
- Library and digital knowledge resources
- Yoga therapy and clinical research facilities
- These facilities enable multi-dimensional research spanning molecular biology to consciousness studies.
Research Focus and Areas
The Centre of Excellence undertakes pioneering research to establish yoga as an evidence- based healthcare system.
Major Research Domains
- Physiological effects of yoga practices
- Therapeutic applications in non-communicable diseases
- Yoga for rehabilitation and lifestyle disorders
- Neurocognitive and psychophysiological mechanisms
- Yoga for performance, perception, and higher states of consciousness
Research Highlights
- Over three decades of research through Anvesana Labs
- Focus on cellular, molecular, and systemic effects of yoga
- Studies on stress, mental health, chronic diseases, and homeostasis
- Collaboration with premier institutions like IISc, AIIMS, NIMHANS, and international universities
Achievements & Recognitions
The Centre of Excellence and S-VYASA University have achieved significant milestones:
250+
Research Papers
30+
Years of Research
A+
NAAC Accreditation
- Designated as a Centre of Excellence in Yoga by the Ministry of AYUSH
- Recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO)
- Hosted ICMR Centre for Advanced Research in Yoga & Neurophysiology
- Published 250+ research papers and guided numerous Ph.D. scholars
- Conducted international conferences and funded research projects
- Publisher of the International Journal of Yoga (indexed in PubMed)
- NAAC A+ accreditation and recognition as Deemed-to-be University
Contact Details
Main Campus – Prashanti Kutiram
S-VYASA (Deemed to be University)
Address
Vivekananda Road, Kallubalu Post, Jigani, Anekal,
Bengaluru – 560105, India
Phone
080-2263 9988
080-2263 9999
info@svyasa.edu.in
registraroffice@svyasa.edu.in
