Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) is a yoga university located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is the only higher education institution in the world that focuses on the scientific research of yoga and its medical applications. The university was established in 1981 to commemorate and pass on the ideas and spirit of Indian sage Swami Vivekananda. S-VYASA is a university recognized by the Indian government and is the first yoga university to be ISO 9001:20˜8 certified. Here are some details about S-VYASA:

Overview

Founded: 1981

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Mission and Vision: S-VYASA is committed to promoting physical and mental health through yoga scientific research, education and clinical practice, and to popularize the benefits of yoga to the world.

Academic Structure

Colleges and Departments: S-VYASA has several yoga-related colleges and research centers, including but not limited to:

Yoga College

Yoga Therapy College

Yoga Research and Applied Sciences College

Yoga Psychology College

Yoga Education College

Subjects and Courses

Undergraduate Courses: Offers a Bachelor of Yoga Science (B.Sc. in Yoga Science) degree.

Postgraduate Courses: Offers Master of Yoga Therapy (M.Sc. in Yoga Therapy), Master of Yoga Psychology (M.Sc. in Yoga Psychology), Master of Yoga Education (M.Sc. in Yoga Education) and other degrees.

PhD Courses: Offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) course to support students to conduct in-depth research in the fields of yoga science and yoga therapy.

Certificate Courses: Offers a range of short-term yoga teacher training courses and yoga therapist training courses.

Features and Advantages

Scientific Research: S-VYASA is a leader in yoga science research and has published a large number of research reports and papers in the field of national and international yoga journals.

Clinical Application: The university has a dedicated yoga therapy center that provides yoga-based treatment programs for people with various physical and mental illnesses.

International Cooperation: S-VYASA has established cooperative relations with many universities and research institutions around the world, promoting the international exchange of yoga science.

Education Quality: The courses and training provided by S-VYASA are internationally recognized, and graduates enjoy a high reputation worldwide.

Comprehensive Yoga Education: The courses cover not only yoga asanas, but also breathing methods (Pranayama), meditation (Meditation), yoga philosophy, etc.

Campus and Facilities

Campus: S-VYASA has a peaceful and beautiful campus, suitable for yoga practice and research.

Facilities: The campus is equipped with advanced laboratories, libraries, yoga classrooms, physiotherapy centers, dormitories, etc.

Ranking and Recognition

National Recognition: S-VYASA is a university recognized by the Indian government and an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.

International Recognition: S-VYASA's yoga research and education achievements are widely recognized internationally, and its publications are included in important databases such as PubMed.

Student Life

Accommodation: On-campus dormitories are provided for students, especially for out-of-town students.

Extracurricular Activities: Students are encouraged to participate in yoga practice, meditation, seminars and other activities to promote physical and mental health.

Student Support: Provides career guidance, psychological counseling and other services to help students develop in an all-round way.

Other Information

Social Responsibility: S-VYASA actively participates in social health promotion activities through its Yoga Therapy Center and other community service projects.

Alumni Network: S-VYASA alumni are spread all over the world, and many of them hold important positions in yoga education, therapy, research and other fields.