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C O N T E N T SEditorial 3
Division of Yoga-SpiritualityBrahmasutra - Anyädhiñöite pürvavat abhiläpät - Prof. Ramachandra G Bhat 4¥ÁvÀAd® AiÉÆÃUÀ±Á¸ÀÛç (38): avÀÛ¥Àæ¸ÁzÀPÉÌ (ªÀÄ£À¹ì£À ±ÁAwUÉ) ZÀvÀÄgÉÆÃ¥ÁAiÀÄUÀ¼ÀÄÉ - ²æà gÁeÉñÀ JZï.PÉ. 7 Ratha Saptami celebration 13
Division of Yoga & Life SciencesArogyadhama Success StoriesSection E - An Improved Case of Spinal Disorders 15T2DM with Diabetic Retinopathy (Left eye >Right eye) with left eye Macular Degeneration, Essential Hypertension, Geographic Tongue, Osteo Arthritis of both Hip Joint 16Faculty Development Program in S-VYASA 19Dissertation Titles of MSc & BNYS Graduates - 2018 21
Division of Yoga & Physical SciencesReverse Physiology and Yoga - Prof. T M Srinivasan 25Centre for Energy Research & Talk on Biowell – EPI by Dr. Judu Ilavarasu 28Biowell Training in Prashanti & 79th MIGD in Mathematics in Prashanti 29
Division of Yoga & Management StudiesSelf Management of Excessive Tension 30
Division of Yoga & HumanitiesCancer Control made easy - Dr. K Subrahmanyam 33
VYASA, NationalEvents in Prashanti 34
VYASA, International3rd International Conference on Integrative Medicine: Role of Yoga and Ayurveda in Cancer & Palliative Care, June 22-24, 2018, Boston-USA 8
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ED ITOR IALSubsequent to NMB completion showing the usefulness of Yoga Intervention for DM Type 2, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced to take the DM Protocol to be used in all their Hospitals as a part of the National Health Mission. The DM Protocol is added in this issue for use by all.
What Next?
Integrated Cancer Project acronymed ICAP is launched by the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Naddaji in Prashanti Kutiram during the Inaugural Ceremony of the International Conference, 22nd INCOFYRA on Integrative Oncology: the Future of Cancer Care.
The Five Dimensions of ICAP:
1. Screening in all States of over the country randomly selecting 20% of the Districts in each State amounting to about 125 Districts. And we screen for Oral, Breath and Cancer Cervix covering 2 Crores of People by the combined effort of the Government and Indian Yoga Association (IYA).
2. Awareness Program for Prevention of Cancers and for Tobacco Cessation
3. Scaled up Multi Centric RCT for nearly 20,000 Patients of the Three Categories
4. Study of Mechanisms5. Setting up Integrative Palliative Care
Centers in all hospitals of MOHFW
and MOAYUSH; training of health care personnel for the same at several levels: Ayas, Nurses, Asha Workers, Yoga Volunteers, Doctors, Consultants through well-developed courses.
It is heartening to note that there was an Integrative Palliative Care Conference in AIIMS when a special day program was organised for AYUSH Sector. As a result of the same the following things have emerged.
1. Identification of 12 Major Symptoms for giving relief to the cancer patients who have reached stages 3 and 4.
2. Development of Protocols for each of the six AYUSH Systems – Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy apart from Allopathy.
3. With focussed Group Interactions by Experts on these Protocols are being finalised for use in all Hospitals.
4. To develop well trained health care persons starting from Ayas, Asha Workers, Health Care Providers, Doctors and Super Specialists as Consultants
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S-VYASA adds one more Feather to its CapSwami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) is happy to announce that Dr. B Amaranath, the Registrar of the University was recently awarded with the prestigious President Gold Medal award by Government of India, in recognition of his valuable services as District Commandant of Home Guards, Bengaluru, there by adding one more feather to its cap. Government of Karnataka during 2012 awarded, with Chief Ministers, Gold Medal in recognition of the selfless service rendered with Home Guards department.
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gProf. Ramachandra G. BhatVice Chancellor
S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Bengaluru
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ANyaixiòte pUvRvt! AiÉlapat! (äüsUÇm!-3-1-24)Anyädhiñöite pürvavat abhiläpät (Brahmasütram-3-1–24)
Meaning: The descending soul enters into plants animating other (souls),as in the previous cases, on account of scriptural declaration
This particular domain or adhikaranam among 192 Adhikaranas in Brahma sutra has its own special role to play. It is important because it is very much akin to relevant branch in modern times called Para - psychology and psychology. It tells about life after death. Most of the branches of science or discipline are focussed on life before death or how to live. Both pure sciences like mathematics, physics and social sciences like economics, political science, and psychology are more focussed on the human journey before one’s demise / death. We want success and prosperity in our life. For this all these branches of sciences give guidance and help us. But it is also necessary to connect us to life after death. Now after so much research, evidences collected and documentation done, a reality check has been conducted. Life after death also is a proven a fact now. We cannot brand it as myth or something illusion. It cannot be said so. Now much research is going on in this field in many other universities across the world. This particular Adhikarana tells how a traveller / Jeevatma / Individual soul conducts its journey without a big bag that is our gross body / Sthula Shareera. The previous body is burnt into ashes. Now he is with his subtle body and travelling freely with subtle parts of his sensory organs like Pancha Prana, Antahkaraëa Catuñöaya (Manas, Buddhi, Ahamkara, Chitta) and with Karmendriyas, subtle form of
Jnanendriyas. Further, he is moving from one loka to another loka, i.e from Agni loka/Bhu loka to Deva loka, from Deva loka to Vaayu loka, from Vaayu loka to Surya loka and he comes back. He is called as Ishtadhikaari (an eligible aspirant) who does auspicious activities, service activities and welfare activities which are beneficial to all co-travellers around him. He will have the privilege of coming to this Earth with human body which is the real proper instrument for sadhana. The human body is the only body which is addressed to Sun god i.e. solar and lunar cosmic rays are connected to this body. This body has 72000 nadis in structure which acts as antenna to suck the cosmic lunar and solar rays or Soma Surya Rashmis. So while coming back it is very difficult to cross those stages. According to many references in the Chandogya and Kaushitaki Upanishad, this commuter/person of subtle journey comes to aether and from aether to clouds, from clouds to vegetations. Those grains or fruits are eaten by male, so they will be in that body waiting for the last station that is in the female body / Stree / Naari Shareeram. Having stayed for 9 months in mother womb, one comes to conduct his journey with new big bag / Nootana Shareera / Sthula Shareera / Gross body. That is how this whole mechanism of rebirth takes place. Again obstacles take place while crossing from one stage to another, as he is already vulnerable to
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both sorrow and happiness. If that traveller stays in the paddy and that paddy is cut, naturally that independent traveller will be hurt. So this Jeeva will be vulnerable for damages i.e. burning or pounding etc. Modern approach may raise the question here. But there is no answer to them.
Again when they are in male body what is their position? For example, in some body, some jeevatma is staying in the jeeva kosha/cell. We know human body is an abode of innumerable cells which come and go. That is how all those cells never stay permanently. That is what our bio-science tells us. In this mechanism, one cell will have an opportunity to enter the female body in her womb, then proceeds “Panchamyam aahutau aapaha purushavat shobhavanti” (In its fifth offering water becomes purusha). This is compared to a sacrifice or homa i.e. prajanana / reproduction homa. This mechanism is so sanctified that male and female must be so responsible because they are accommodating a great traveller who is an independent traveller coming according to his punya and paapa of his previous lives or Praarabdha karma. With this sense of responsibility, if male and female behave even their internal life will be sanctified and they can give a very healthy progeny to the society. With that sense of responsibility if they behave, the reproduction / prajanana will be great. It will be as great as performing soma yaaga or some great mahayajna. That is what is projected here. So this type of sublimated idea about reproduction may make society free from all types of sexual evils which are normal
nowadays. Hence it helps in psychology also. Psychological survey tells us that our teenagers are so much vulnerable to temptations at Kaumara avastha / tender age. Due to over activation of pituitary causes loss of amrita granthi or pineal. So nowadays college going boys and girls without knowing scientific understanding commit all types of blunders in their day to day life, thereby purity of mind is lost.
If we give this healthy food stuff of spiritual insight about male and female body, they can play a role as a divine / great instruments for divine / healthy progeny and preservation for family traditions. All these things pertaining to psychology and parapsychology will help create healthy society.
So we have two houses, one house here and another house there. Those who do auspicious activities here will be very good after death. After death those who smoothly come and take human life will be very healthy and good. That is how whole thing is interconnected, life after death and life before death. Ultimately it results in establishment of healthy society and healthy family traditions and healthy progeny. So here sutras like Yonih Shareeram are deliberately and skilfully composed by Vyasa Maharshi. So, with this much healthy insight about prajanana / reproduction we must guide our new generation to establish a healthy society. Thus, we can say that this is important prajanana yoga.
to be continued...
Shivaratri celebration in Prashanti. 1st Pic - Guruji is performing Aarati to Lord Shiva
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Ratha Saptami celebrations
Bengaluru, Savi Yoga, Jan 24: Rathasapthami is the Hindu festival when the Sun God Surya turning his Ratha / Chariot (drawn by seven horses - indicating seven colours) from the southeast to the northeast. Ratha Sapthami is symbolic of the change of season to spring and the start of the harvesting season. It also marks the birth of Surya and hence celebrated as Surya Jayanti.
This auspicious day falls on the seventh day (Sapthami) in the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month Maagha. This Rathasapthami day, was a festive with cheer and joy to all of us at Savi Yoga. On the auspicious morning, 75 yoga disciples of Smt. Vanishree had sacred bath and assembled with all the preparations, enthusiasm and energy to salute our Sun god in the form of 108 Suryanamaskaras.
Konanakunte, Bengaluru: On the occasion of Rathasapthami, Sanatana Yoga Vignana Kendra in association with Jnana Vikas Public School and Sarva Sumana Association had organized Aruna Homa and 108 Suryanamaskaras on Jan 28th, 2017, Sunday.
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Hindupur: On the auspicious day of Ratha Saptami 108 Surya Namaskaras were performed at Vivekananda Yoga Therapy Institute. Around 250 people ranging from 8-86 yrs have taken part in the performance.
Recently, Vasanta Panchami celebrated in Prashanti.Chancellor, Dr. H R Nagendra & Arogyadhama
Medical Director, Dr. R Nagarathna performed Puja
Magh Sud 5 (5th day of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Magh – falls usually in the month of January or February) is the day of Vasant Panchami. Vasant Panchami, the Hindu festival is celebrated across the country with great zeal and prosperity. This festival is celebrated as Shree Panchami or Saraswati Puja in West Bengal and Orissa.
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Arogyadhama Success StoriesSection E - An Improved Case of Spinal Disorders
He was afflicted by diabetes, hypertension, pain in both knee joints, shoulder pain, low back pain and hip joint pain. And all of this combined with weakness, a total lack of energy. That appeared to be more than most patients’ share of their problem at age 52. After battling it out these issues for a decade, Mr. Keshav Raju (name changed), aged 62, came to Arogyadhama in September 2015. In addition, he had bad breath and occasional gastritis. He is on regular medication. The low back pain aggravates when walking and gives relief when resting. The pain in the right shoulder is there since many years.
Diagnosis: Diabetes, hypertension, knee pain, shoulder pain and back pain.
During his week-long stay at Arogyadhama, he underwent various yoga practices based on Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) which comprised a special yoga module designed specifically to relax, strengthen and make the person more flexible at the body and mind level and to achieve total wellbeing. In addition, Pranayama, Cyclic Meditation, Mind Sound Resonance Technique, and relaxation techniques were included in the schedule. Lectures on lifestyle and dietary management information were organised to ensure better lifestyle for overall health. He was taught certain special techniques which are designed to arrest and eventually minimise or altogether eliminate pain and resolve his back and neck problems. He was also trained to perform certain Kriyäs which cleanse the body of toxins.
His schedule used to start at 5:30 am with pranayama and meditation followed by various activities that continued till 7:30 pm. These activities included special techniques (asanas, loosening exercises and relaxation techniques) designed to reduce pain. In order to enhance his relaxation and calmness of mind special meditation techniques were administered (cyclic meditation, trataka and mind sound resonance technique). Among the koshas that proved to be of considerable help to him were Manomaya Kosha and Annamaya Kosha. His parameters were monitored on a daily basis to keep track of his progress.
Condition on Discharge: The participant was relaxed and better after his stay in Prashanti, Arogyadham. There has been a consistent improvement in all his vital and clinical parameters. Improvement in Brahmari time and straight leg raising have been positively recorded. Details of assessments before and after yoga therapy are furnished below:
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Vital Parameters as on Date of Arrival (DoA) and Date of Departure (DoD)
Parameters DoA DoD Parameters DoA DoD
Pulse Beats/min 68 64 Weight in Kg 71.4 70/4
BP in mm haemoglobin 160/90 150/80 Height 172
Respiratory Cycles/min 20 16 Symptom Score 8 0
Brahmari Time (Sec) 10 11 Straight Leg Raising (R & L) degrees 60/60 90/90
Medication Score 01 01
Week-wise Improvement of the Patient
Description 1st Week
Improved Symptoms
Back pain + hip pain:Pain while forward bending ↓ by 100 %Pain while backward bending ↓ by 100 %Pain while side bending (right) ↓ by 100 %Pain while side bending (left) ↓ by 100 %Straight leg raising (right) improved by 50%Straight leg raising (left) improved by 50%Sit and reach better by 20%
T2DM with Diabetic Retinopathy (Left eye >Right eye) with left eye Macular Degeneration, Essential Hypertension, Geographic Tongue, Osteo Arthritis of both Hip Joint
Health issues are inescapable while we graduate into old age. But even for an understanding aged person, the number of health issues he could perhaps take in his stride would have a ceiling beyond which he will not be able to endure. One person who came close to this category was perhaps Mr. Sagar (name changed), who at 63, had a rough ride in life so far as his health was concerned. Mr. Sagar suffered from 10 different ailments over the past two decades.
Diabetes struck him 23 years ago when he was just 40. He was a case of diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration which is an eye disorder that slowly destroys sharp, central vision. It is most common in senior citizens. About 15 years later he developed hypertension. Around the same time, he also developed hypothyroidism. He took medicine for this for three years and then stopped. Yet a few years later he was afflicted with oral thrush which is certainly a minor problem if you're healthy. But if you have a weakened immune system, symptoms of oral thrush may be more severe and difficult to control.
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In 2010, he was laid low by inflammatory arthritis which is a condition that affects your immune system. This means that your body's defence system starts attacking your own tissues instead of germs, viruses and other foreign substances, which can cause pain, stiffness and joint damage. The same year he underwent a cataract surgery of both eyes. He was also suffering from vertigo. In the past six months, he has been suffering from pain in both hip joints which increases while driving and decreases while walking.
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He was diagnosed with T2DM with Diabetic Retinopathy (Left eye >Right eye) with left eye Macular Degeneration, Essential Hypertension, Geographic Tongue, Osteoarthritis of both Hip Joints.
During his stay of 2 weeks at Arogyadhama, he underwent Yoga Practices based on the integrated approach to yoga therapy which is a special yoga module prepared for Diabetes mellitus ailments in our campus based on yoga research.
He was made to practice breathing exercises for his Hypertension, sukshma vyayama for his hip joint pain along with yogasanas like Ardha matsendrasana, vakrasana, trikonasana, parivrittakonasana etc along with kriyas (Yogic external detoxification techniques) like vamana dhouti (cleansing upper gastrointestinal tract) and laghu sanhka prakshalana (intestinal cleansing technique). Abhyantara kriyas like agnisara and nauli kriya were also included in the list of practices he was taught to practise. He was given a diabetic diet which included boiled /raw vegetables as a major portion. In order to give total rest to his body and mind, he was made to practice Cyclic Meditation and MSRT (Mind Sound Resonance Technique). Counselling sessions were held for him to sublimate his suppressed emotions. He was also practicing jatru trataka for his retinopathy 4 times/day. He was taught a sleep technique to overcome his disturbed sleep. Lectures on lifestyle and dietary management were organised. Thus keeping his overall health condition in mind he was put through a planned yoga module most appropriate for him.
Parameters: During his stay of 2 weeks, there was a marked improvement in his blood sugar level. His Inj. Insulin was reduced by 40 units, hip pain improved by 50%. He now gets sound sleep and the feeling of lethargy is gone completely. The vital parameters are as given below:
Vital Parameters as on Date of Arrival (DoA) and Date of Departure (DoD)
Parameters DoA DoD Parameters DoA DoDPulse Rate (Beats/min) 88 74 Symptom Score 1 0Blood Pressure (mm of Hg) 134/70 140/90 Medication score(Tablets) 3 2.5Brahmari Time (Sec) 10 19 Inj .Insulin 70 30Weight in Kg 97.7 96.3 FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar) 160 155
Respiratory Rate(Cycles/min) 16 9 PPBS (Post Prandial Blood
Sugar) 185 127
Symptoms as on Date of Arrival (DoA) and Date of Departure (DoD)
DoA 1st Week 2nd Week
Blood sugar was highPain in hipsPain while getting up from sitting posture.Disturbed sleepNumbness in legsAlways in a state of fatigue
Blood sugars were under controlHips pain persisting.Pain while getting up after sitting persisting.Sleep improved by 50%.Numbness improves in the legs.Feels fresh and energetic.
His insulin was reduced by 40 units.Hips pain improved by 50%.Pain while getting up from sitting posture improved by 50%.Sound Sleep.Numbness in the legs improved by 70%.The quality of life improved by 100%.
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Faculty Development Program in S-VYASAgReport by Dr. Apar Saoji & Dr. Tomson Jose
and Inputs by Dr. Sandhya T L
A One-day workshop was organized on 18-01-2018, Thursday, on the topic ‘Collaborative Methods in Creative teaching and assessment techniques’ as a part of the Faculty Development Program conducted in SVYASA. By the consistent efforts of Dean of Life sciences Dr. Sandhya T L and Dr. Vinoy Singh, Director TSYNM, we were able to bring the experienced faculty from the Academy for Creative Teaching (ACT), Mrs. Sandhya Shivaprasad for engaging the session.
The session started with the presence and blessings of Guruji, wherein he gave the inaugural address through which he made everyone
understand the purpose of organizing such a program and the need for teacher development, Dean of Academics, Dr. Chandrashekar, Dean of spirituality Dr Sridhar, Dean of Yoga and Life Sciences, Dr. Sandhya and Director of TSYNM, Dr. Vinoy were present in the inaugural function. Forty-Nine Faculty members from The School of Yoga and Naturopathic Medicine, Sushrutha Ayurveda Medical College and Anvesana took part in this faculty development program which was a full day program.
Rather than explaining the concepts theoretically, Mrs. Sandhya Shivaprasad made
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the participants to do different tasks and made them understand the concepts. The method of snowballing was explained and also made the participants analyse how it can be applied in their own subjects. The concept of Jigsaw technique was also conveyed to the participants by many innovative methods. Mrs Sandhya facilitated the tasks and discussions than merely explaining the theory, which made the class interesting.
In the post noon session, Mrs. Sandhya Shivaprasad explained about the methods of assessment and the importance of it. The KWL chart, explained by her was discussed to be an efficient method of understanding what the students were knowing and what they understood after being taught. The interactive
sessions held at the end made the participants clarify their doubts and be clearer about the concepts of collaborative teaching, The practical use of collaborative teaching and learning methods were appreciated by the participants who found the sessions useful and also energising, The participants gave positive feedback and showed enthusiastic to implement the new innovative methods of teaching. They also requested more such workshops to help their professional development.
The session was concluded by the registrar, Dr B. Amarnath, where he appreciated the efforts taken by Mrs. Sandhya Shivaprasad and handed over a token of gratitude. We thank the management for encouraging and supporting staff development activities.
Recently, S-VYASA Academic Council Meetingheld in Prashanti. Chancellor, Dr. H R Nagendra chaired the meeting
Recently, Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Shri Thambidurai visited Prashanti.Medical Director of Arogyadhama, Dr. R Nagarathna
and other officials of S-VYASA can be seen
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Dissertation Titlesof MSc & BNYS Graduates - 2018
MSc (Yoga Therapy): Aug-2015 Batch
SNo Student Name Dissertation Title
1 Varsha Keshary Effect of Yoga on Diabetes and Obesity with Respect to Gender and Marital Status among South Indian Rural Population of Karnataka – A Pre Post Design
2 Dharaini Effect of MSRT on Self Esteem in Physically Handicapped Children
3 Xu Wen Immediate Effect of Mind Sound Resonance Technique on Fasting Blood Glucose Level in Type II Diabetes
4 Kasturi B K Efficacy of Forced Right nostril breathing & selected Yogasanas on Female Obese College Student
5 RasikaEffect of IAYT on Health Behaviors (Physical Activity, Diet and Habits) in Obesity and Diabetes Population in Rural South Indian Population of Karnataka – A Single Group Pre Post Design
6 Jaya Pareek Yoga for Psychological Health in Orphanage: A Randomized Control Study
7 Gangotri Panda Impact of Regular Practice of Yoga on Anxiety and Subjective Sleep Rating in Novies
8 Sakshi Sharma Study on Effect of Mula Bandha on Attention Concentration, and Memory on College Students: A Controlled Study
9 A Snigdha Effect of Surya Namaskara on Reproduction Health on Teenaged Girls
10 K N Sumathi Studying the Effect of Vipassana Meditation on the Expression of Four Brahmaviharic Attitudes
11 Anju Rani Effect of Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT) on Stress and emotion Regulation on elderly Women Residing in old age home
12 Lavi A Comparative Study On Balancing Yogaasana and wall Support Balancing Yogasana in School Children’s Attention
13 PriyankaEffect of four weeks of integrated yoga module on psychological and emotional well being of orphan male teenager dwelling in an orphanage; a randomized active control study”
14 Narendra Immediate Effect of Gayatri Mantra Chanting and Surya Upasana Mantra Chanting on Attention on School Students
15 Sujith Kumar Immediate Effect of Bhramari Pranayama on Auditory, Verbal and Visual Short-term Memory in College Students
16 Narotham Immediate role of two yoga based breathing technique on state anxiety in patients suffering from anxiety disorder – A Sulfas
17 Naresh Katla Effect of Yoga on working memory in school children with severe visual impairment: A randomized controlled study
18 Prahlad Prasad Effect of one month Cyclic Meditation on Perceived Stress, General Health Status and Cardiovascular Parameters in School Teachers
19 Rajat Chaudhary Effect of one week integrated approach of yoga therapy practices on arthritis patients measured through Electro Photonic Imaging.
20 Anuj Kumawat Observation and Assessment of Subtle Energy in Back Pain Patient after Seven Days Intervention of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT)
21 Ram Prakash Jha Effect of Cyclic Meditation on Processing Speed Psychomotor Performance and Executive Function of Teenagers: A Randomized Controlled Prospective Study
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22 Pankaj Kamal Effect of Sun Salutation and Pranayama on 1Q In School Children
23 Prosenjit Mapder Effect of One Week Complementary Alternative Therapies on Patients Suffering from Obesity.
24 Nakul Singh Effect of IAYT on Standing Balance of Patients with Osteo Arthritis of Knee
25 Yuva Kishore Effect of IAYT on Diabetes on Rural Population of Karnataka Region with respect to Education & Occupation
26 Syamlal M Unilateral nostril breathing practice effect on working memory in healthy volunteers - A comparative study
27 Shunosuke Hiraoka Effect of Cyclic Meditation on Physical and Mental Stress in high School Athletes – Pre-Post Controlled Study
28 Chandra Shekar Effect of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy on Neck Pain through Electro Photonic Imaging Parameters
29 Shibajee Chakra Correlating the Perceptibility of taste an healthy body mind: A light on basis of tri guna and tri dosha
30 Nirbhay Singh Immediate Effect of MSRT on Heart Rate Variability in Normal Healthy Volunteers
31 Shreyash Singh Effect of Yoga to measure the Explosive Muscle Power in Visually Impairment School Students
32 Astha Rai Effect of Yoga & PT on Reg Pickers (Comparative Study)
33 Mamta Rani Effect of Asanas and OM Chanting on Memory in Healthy School Children
34 Anirudh Gadiraju Immediate Effect of Shirasasna on Visual Reaction Time
35 Niharika Effect of Four Week Cyclic Meditation on Psychological Wellbeing and Cognitive Variable in Nursing Students
36 Kiran Kumar Effect of Yoga on Reaction Time and Working Memory Among Adults: A Case-Control Study
MSc (Yoga Therapy): Jan-2016 Batch
SNo Student Name Dissertation Title
1 Amit Kumar Singh A Comparison of Cognitive Functions in Yoga Practitioner and Non-yoga Practitioner: A Cross-sectional Study
2 Arakshita Sahani Assessment of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy on Obesity using Electro Photonic Imaging
3 Bishal Ranabhat Effect of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy on Diabetes Using Electro Photonic Imaging
4 Chandramouli J Effect of Arutperunjothi Mantra on Compassion using Questionnaires
5 Ganesh Prasad Gairola Assessment of Depression using Electro Photonic Imaging and Study of Effect of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy
6 Manoj Kumar Mukharjee
Effect of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy on Depression using Electro Photonic Imaging
7 M Rajendra PrasadEffect of Long Term Community based Yoga Therapy on Psychological Parameters (Sleep, Stress, General Health Status) in Pre-diabetic and Diabetic of Rural Population – Single Group Pre Post Design.
8 P Archana Devi Effect of Arutperunjothi Mantra on Subtle Energy using Electro Photonic Imaging
9 Chalamalasetty Harika Effect of Long Term Community based Yoga Therapy on Psychological Parameters (Sleep, Stress, General Health Status) in Pre Diabetic and Diabetic of Rural Population – Single Group Pre Post Design
10 Rajashree Maity Effect of Balancing Asana on Attention in Adolescence
11 Rannu Immediate effect of Om Chanting on Executive Behaviors in Stoop color-words test on college going students
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12 Mallempati Sowjanya A Comparison in Heart Rate Variability (HRV) while Performing Cognitive Task by Yoga Practitioners and Non Yoga Practitioners
13 Supriya Sinha To study the effect of 3 months yoga in Anthropometric and Clinical parameters on high risk and Diabetic population of rural Karnataka: Single group Pre-Post Design
14 Baishakhi Banerjee To Study of The Prevalence of High risk Diabetic population in urban and Karnataka - Survey
15 Ganesh Gaire Study on Diabetes using Electro Photonic Imaging Technique
16 Ravi Kumar Mandal Germination of seed with influence of Subtle Energy of Sriyantra and lunar days
17 Sanatan Bera Effect of Yoga based Lifestyle on attention and Self Regulation in Back Pain Patients – A Single Group Pre-post Test Design
18 Sonu Maurya To study the effect of 3 months yoga in clinical and anthropometric parameter on high risk and Diabetic population of rural Karnataka: Single group Pre-Post Design
19 Pooja Influence of pyramid and lunar days on germination of seeds
20 Amit Kumar Effect of one-week IAYT on obesity using EPI
MSc - Yoga and Consciousness
SNo Student Name Dissertation Title1 Surendra Kumar H S Yajna: A way of life and its impact on health
2 Shashanka Hatwar T V The food: A Tool for Healthy life (In the light of Upanishads and Ayurveda)
3 Kuoshik P Effect of Hindustani vocal music on brain waves in healthy volunteers - S pilot study
4 Madhurima Borse A study of changes in physical properties of water, induced by the local energy field produced by the local energy field produced during vedic practice
5 Heo Jayeon Comparing between acute effect of Suryanamaskara and cyclic meditation on working memory in young adults.
MSc - Yoga
SNo Student Name Thesis Title
1 lavanya Shree Indudhar Effect of Yoga on the attention level of Orphans (Female) with ADHD
2 Samyukta Kudigram Effect of Yoga on FBS and to study the distribution of anthropometric measures on Type 2 Diabetes
3 Sharanya S K The effect of Yoga on a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
4 Sharmila Udupi Effect of Yoga on the Quality of life of Orphan
5 Mrs. Shyamala Bhat Use of Photoplethysmography to study the effect of Integrated Yoga Module for anger management in high school children
6 Sowmya V Karanth Effect of Integrated Yoga on Anxiety in Kabaddi Players - A wait list-controlled study
7 Sujatha Nagaraja Effect of Yoga on anxiety and depression levels of orphanage girls
8 Sumana N S Integrated Yoga Module for anger management on heart rate variability in high school children – A pilot study
9 N Sunandamma Effect of Yoga Module for anger management on galvanic skin conductance response in high school children
10 V Gayathri Effect of Yoga on Endocrine and Nervous System of Adolescent Children using EPI Parameters
11 V V Anandagiri Effect of iymon blood sugar level in type-2 diabetes
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12 Vidya T Effect of Integrated Yoga Module for anger management on respiratory response in high school children – A pilot study
BNYS
SNo Student Name Dissertation Title
1 Kiran Rajeshwar Hendre Effect of tepid water enema on blood pressure in hypertensive individuals
2 Ankita Mishra Application of mixture of spices (black pepper, clove & cinnamon) and honey on patients with neck and shoulder pain
3 Keerthana M G Effect of cold pack to eye on cognitive functions in healthy medical students
4 Sharad Shivajirao Chaudhari Effect of naturopathy treatment on blood glucose level in type ii diabetes mellitus
5 Reema Ningombam Effect of needling at stomach-36 on blood sugar level in type 2 diabetes mellitus
6 Ravi Kumar G M Effect of castor oil on diabetes patients
7 Choudhari Poonam Yashvantrao Effect of hot sand fomentation on low backpain patients
8 Boris Gangmei Effect of bl-22 & bl-23 acupuncture points through electro acupuncture in sciatica patients
9 B Vabananda Sharma Effect of liver-3 (taichong) on blood pressure and heart rate variability in healthy individuals
10 Mangalleibi Saikhom Effect of local steam in pain, range of motion and flexibility in patients with low backpain
11 Ingudum Yogashiddha Nganba
Immediate effect of bl17 & bl18 acupuncture points on blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a randomized controlled trial
12 Amritha B J Effect of Yoga and naturopathy on anthropometry in obesity individuals
13 Manish Sharma Immediate effects of mud pack to abdomen and eyes on blood pressure and heart rate variability (HRV) in hypertensive individuals
14 Mallapuram Sowmyasri Effect of sprouted fenugreek seeds powder on blood glucose levels in diabetes
15 Mrudula Pathi Effect of bl-13 bl-14 bl-15 on hypertensive individual
16 Priyanka Nayak Effect of Yoga and naturopathy in blood glucose level on type 2 diabetes mellitus
17 Sneha Bharti Effect of ice application on head and spine in hypertensive patients
18 Lakshmi Nishitha Effect of needling at bl-13,14 & 15 acupuncture points on blood pressure and heart rate variability in healthy individuals
19 Sandesh Biradar A selective acupoint needling enhances pulmonary functions in healthy individuals
20 Gurumayum Sudev Sharma Efficacy of ginger pack in osteoarthritis of knee: a randomized controlled trial
21 Rajanti Kumari Effect of lemon honey juice fasting on obesity individuals
22 Akash Mishra Effect of IAYT on flexibility in patients with backpain
23 Anand R Effect of cold water enema on blood pressure and pulse rate in healthy individuals
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Introduction
The title could be enigmatic; physiology is hard enough, what is this ‘reverse physiology’? We shall present a definition and some examples of this reversal. Let us look at a know example which is close to this. There are some wonderful examples of reverse psychology: “Reverse psychology is a technique involving the advocacy of a belief or behaviour that is opposite to the one desired, with the expectation that this approach will encourage the subject of the persuasion to do what actually is desired: the opposite of what is suggested. This technique relies on the psychological phenomenon of reactance, in which a person has a negative emotional reaction to being persuaded, and thus chooses the option which is being advocated against. The one being manipulated is usually unaware of what is really going on” [Wikipedia]. All of us who had the questionable privilege of raising children know this only too well: when you want certain behaviour from a child/young adult (sometimes, the old ones too!), you say the opposite of required behaviour. The child reacts opposite to what was said, and that is exactly the behaviour that you wanted!
Reverse physiology takes the same path: you put the body into many twists and turns for which it is not meant, and lo and behold, it reverts back to homeostasis or healthy working! For example, the body and the spine are not built for ardhamatsendrasana: the half twist of Yogi Matsendra. One maintains the position for a short time, perhaps a minute. On ‘untwisting’, the knots in the spine seem to resolve and we feel better. Thus, in reverse physiology, one performs functions that seem contradictory to the problem on hand (or, at the back!); however, the practice lets physiology back to normal. We shall see some examples of such a ‘reverse’ response in what follows.
Yoga Asana Practices
In asana practices, muscles are stretched and the stretch is maintained for a short time (say, one minute). It should be understood clearly that muscles are not meant to be stretched in such a fashion; muscles are built to carry weight. When one is in a gym, this is the focus of activity: muscle building. However, in most Yoga asanas, we stretch the muscles and along with it, the tendons connected to the muscles [figure 1]. Tendons tear easily if stretched too much (an unscientific statement; however, it happens!). So in asana practice, one should be careful not to overstretch since tendon tear takes a long time to heal. Then, why should we stretch tendon and the muscles associated? Well, there is a very good reason for this: by stretching, muscle control improves. Since over-stretching is to be protected, tendons and muscles provide copious feedback to the brain to reduce the stretch! This feedback
Reverse Physiology and YogagProf. T M Srinivasan
Professor, Division of Yoga and Physical Sciences, S-VYASA
Fig 1: Muscle is shown in red; white connective tissue run through the muscle. At both ends of the muscle, the connective tissue comes
together to create tendons, which connect to bone.
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and consequent response of the muscle are important components for improving muscle control. Thus, though tendon and muscles are not meant to be stretched, we can bring back proper control to the muscle through stretch – a classical case of reverse physiology!
Two things are important in a healthy muscle: strength and control. One without the other portends problems; in cases of rigidity, tremor or uncoordinated movements of muscles, muscle control is important. These aspects could be achieved through proper stretch, speed of stretch and maintaining the stretch for a short time. These are dealt with in books on Yoga Physiology [1].
Pranayama Practices
Most people are under the impression that during sirsasana (head stand), blood flow to the brain improves; sorry, this is not scientifically validated. Actually, a brief inverted posture does nothing to the blood flow to brain. Blood flow to the brain is well controlled. Only jet fighter aircraft pilots go through profound changes in their brain blood flow while in a deep dive or while ascending at high-speed. During such manoeuvres, at high gravitational forces, the control mechanism of the brain fails to protect the brain and hence, all fighter pilots wear protective gear. In short, under normal conditions of asana practice, no change in brain blood flow is observed during reverse postures
[2]. Further, breathing oxygen-rich air does not improve blood supply to the brain either. Now we can bring in principles of reverse physiology to improve brain blood supply: by inhaling small amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2). This is an interesting phenomenon not measured in a lab till recently [3]. With inhalation of small quantities of CO2, the brain experiences increased CO2 in the blood and immediately it tries to obtain more oxygen by two means; one by increasing the lumen of the blood vessels of the brain and second, by increasing the supply of blood to the brain.
Increased CO2 in blood could easily be achieved by holding breath for around 20 seconds. Since there is no oxygen intake during breath holding and the cells are still releasing CO2, the brain gets into protective mode; the above two activities are initiated. The blood vessel diameter in the brain increases and more blood is received by the brain. When normal breathing is initiated after breath holding, brain is inundated with oxygen. This is an easy, safe and simple way of increasing oxygen to the brain and could be practiced a few times a day. Hold the breath after exhale (bahir kumbaka) for 20 seconds and
Fig 2:Child’s play:
mimickinga scorpion
Fig 3: Half twist: Ardhamatsendrasana
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lo and behold, brain blood flow increases. This is again a reverse physiology, whereby you inject a small overdose of CO2 to brain to increase oxygen uptake! This could be practiced by anyone, anytime and for people with memory loss, dementia and such other age-related and other trauma problems, this will be of immense help. This is recommended for all interested in brain blood vessel health too.
Meditation
A question might arise: do we need to quieten the mind and meditate? The nature of the mind is to think, execute and enjoy the fruits of action! We are going against the grain of the mind if we sit to meditate; it becomes obvious in a matter of a few minutes when mind seems to wander more than usual! It is said that the quality of mind improves from a daily practice of meditation; you could sit quietly and let the mind wander or simply attend to only one stimulus at a time, for example, just observe the movement of the air as breathing progresses.
Presently, many disorders are termed psychosomatic in nature: mind and our constant thinking keeps our body tense, resulting in many problems from pain to cardiac and immune related problems. A review provides evidence to support neurophysiologic changes during meditation at the cellular level and at global brain activity level [4]. Meditation seems to provide neural plasticity in the brain facilitating experience higher states of consciousness. These statements are not conclusive or precise, since brain is the most complex organ in the body and understanding its role in health and disease will take intense research. Further, states of consciousness and the role of Yoga in attaining these states are still theoretical constructs. However, these are the ultimate stages of human development and the practice of Yoga is vital in this development. Here also, going against of grain of incessant chatter of the mind, through reverse physiology manoeuvring we could get the benefit of psychosomatic health [5].
Conclusion
Nature is much smarter than us! Thus, we see protective mechanisms in the body are more efficient in enhancing an activity (through reversing direct processes) in the body; using these mechanisms effectively we can achieve many interesting results for both disease prevention and for health restoration. Of course, there is a limit to which we can utilize these protective mechanisms; we cannot and should not take bizarre twists and contortions and imagine our body could get better. In this age of social media exchanges, many weird advices float around; we need to be cautious to sift through this information jungle and look for physiologically based and proven ideas to implement any self-help program so that no untoward outcomes affect us beyond repair. Careful analysis, consulting a good medical physiologist and implementing in slow stages are all required for a disorder-free life.
Reference and Notes1. T. M. Srinivasan, Model, Methods and Perspectives
in Yoga, Sri Vivekananda Yoga University Press, Bengaluru, 2017.
2. Before a final word could be pronounced on this, an experiment is in progress at S-VYASA Anvesana research lab to assess brain blood flow during prolonged head stand – sirsasana being held over 15 minutes! The findings will be summarized in a future issue of this magazine.
3. Leanne C. McKay, Lewis Adams, Richard S.J. Frackowiak and Douglas R. Corfield, “A bilateral cortico-bulbar network associated with breath-holding in humans, determined by functional magnetic resonance imaging”, Neuroimaging, 40 (4), 2008, pp. 1824 – 32.
4. Ravinder Jerath, et. al, “Dynamic change of awareness during meditation techniques: neural and physiological correlates”, Frontiers In Human Neuroscience, Sept 12, 2012.
5. Dr. John Dobson calls similar manoeuvring ‘cheating nature’. We shall see why and how we should trick nature in the next inscription.
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Centre for Energy ResearchInternational Conference on Cold Fusion or International Conference for Condensed Matter Nuclear Science (ICCF) is held annually on a difference continent every time. The first conference was held at Salt Lake City, USA in the year 1990.
20th ICCF was held at Sendai, Japan in the month of October 2016 with the sponsorship of Thohoku University, Clean Planet, The Thermal and Electric Energy Technology Inc. Foundation, Nissan Motor Corporation, Technova, Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association. The main objective of 20th ICCF was on the Ni/Pd hydrogen based system in higher temperature region and aimed at practical use of thermal output to solve the energy problems and nuclear waste disposal issues in Japan. ICCF 20 is dedicated to create and facilitate an environment for exchanging the latest research results, to share advanced research methods, to understand the theories, constructing the technological basis and exploring practical applications, as the granting agencies of Japan Government had accepted the proposal submitted by the consortium of the industry and the Universities based on Cold Fusion. With this Japan has set a goal of having device based on the concept of Cold Fusion/
Low Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR) in the market by next Olympics in 2020.
Now, the 21st ICCF is scheduled at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA from 3rd to 8th June 2018. (www.iccf21.com). The major topics covered in the conference are 1. Heat Production 2. Transmutations, 3. Radiation and Other Measurements, 4. Electrochemical Experiments, 5. Hot Gas Experiments, 6. Beam Experiments, 7. Instrumentation, 8. Material Studies, 9. Theoretical and Computational Studies, 10. Modelling and Simulation, 11. Approaches to Replication, 12. Engineering and Applications.
Centre for Energy Research (CER) at S-VYASA is also working in the field of Cold Fusion, since 2015. A small group has been formed by Dr. Prahlada Ramarao, Padma Shri awardee (2015), presently Director, Centre for Energy Research and Pro-Chancellor, S-VYASA, as per the guidance of Dr. H R Nagendra, Chancellor S-VYASA.
The group has conducted more than 100 experiments, where some of the experiments have exhibited excess energy. The work at CER, S-VYASA is aimed to replicate the effect using either Nickel or Palladium in the environment of either Hydrogen or deuterium.
Talk on Biowell – EPI by Dr. Judu IlavarasuDr. Judu Ilavarasu, from Division of Yoga and Physical Sciences was invited to give a talk on the use of "Biowell - Electro Photonic Imaging Technique" on the 11th February 2018 during a Two Days Seminar on "The Art of Living as per the Guidelines of Sage Ramalingar (Vallalar)" at the VSA Groups of Institutions, Salem, Tamilnadu. Ms. Archana Devi, PhD student and Mr. Chandramouli, MSc student also presented their research work on Mantra Chanting before the audience.
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79th MIGDin Mathematicsin PrashantiThe 79th MIGD (Monthly Informal Group Discussion) in Mathematics and its Applications was held at Prashanti Kutiram on 21st January 2018. The session was attended by faculty and students from various Engineering Colleges in Bengaluru. Prof. Veeranagaiah from Cambridge Institute of Technology, K R Puram gave a lecture on Neural Networks and explained how it works. Categorically he compared the human brain with that of computer. After this, Dr. Nagesh from PES University gave a brief introduction to energy of a graph. Mrs. Poornima, from SJBIT, Bengaluru, explained how an image processing can be done using an algorithm derived from Farey Sequence. The discussion was concluded by Dr. Chandrasekhar, Dean of Academics, S-VYASA (Deemed to be University) by informing about S-VYASA's events and its constituent courses, about different types of therapies available at the University.
Biowell Training in PrashantiDivision of Yoga and Physical Sciences had conducted a half day training program on “Interpreting Bio-well / GDV data: some examples" on the 6th February 2018 at Anvesana Seminar Hall, S-VYASA. The session had both theory and practice. The resource person was Dr. Krishna Madappa, the Founder of The Essence of Life, at New Mexico, Taos, USA. The sessions were moderated by Prof. T M Srinivasan, Prof. of Division of Yoga and Physical Sciences. This training was organized to train the students, and faculty in theory and practice of Biowell usage. It was attended by around 60 people.
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Self Management of Excessive TensiongK S Krishna Murthy, Deputy Director-SMET
Recently senior executives from ONGC were in Prashanthi for SMET training programs held during December 2017 and January / February 2018 consecutively in eight batches each with duration of five days.
Participants shared their views that they should have participated in such programs much earlier which could have helped them to reap more benefits thus adopt Yoga as way of life. The specialty was that of participants taking oath to practice Cyclic Meditation every day without fail.
The feedback analysis reveal that the participants have gone back to their respective workplaces totally transformed which is the ultimate goal and objective of our Guruji that any person who comes to Prashanti to get transformation to excel better in their life.
In this connection, we are happy to share the feedback of the participants as follows. One word answers about the SMET program.
• Excellent • Outstanding • Very Good • Useful • Divine • Lively • Life Changing • Soul Touching • Highly Informative & Useful • Highly Motivated & Useful • Conscious Growth • Incredible • Amazing• Learning • Adorable• Awareness • Scientific• Awesome • Awakening• Eye Opener
Chancellor, Dr. H R Nagendra
Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Shri Thambidurai
Shri Sajjan Bhajanka, Chairman, Century Plyboards (I) Ltd
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Recently, S-VYASAentered into an MoU
with Kotak Mahindra Bankfor providing ERP Solutions
comprising of all the activities of S-VYASA University
through their Technology Partner, I Web Solutions
Prashanti: Guruji with Gurudev Shri Amritji, USA
Advisor to Chancellor of S-VYASA, Dr. K Subrahmanyamis taking blessings from Swami Gautamanandajiof Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, Chennai
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Cancer Control made easyThe prevention and control of cancer can be made easy, if we can know about the causes for cancer. All ailments have their origin in mind as Adhi. All non-communicable diseases are invariably originated in the human psyche. Cancer is one such ailment.
Cancer is at several levels. At the psychic level it is the cancer due to envy and envy is often due to negative comparison. The Next cause for cancer at the social level is corruption. At the physical level, the cancer is very often due to pollution. All causes crystallized into a major ailment at the body level is cancer killing the person slowly.
All the causes can easily be prevented, controlled and regulated. If only the minds are trained to love all, it is easy to avoid envy which is cancerous. Practice of love purifies the mind, ennobles the mind and divinizes it. If everybody and everything in the Universe is wholeheartedly loved, cancerous evils causing the Adhi can be eliminated. If Adhi is avoided, automatically Vyadhi or sickness of the body can also be prevented. Corruption is a cancerous evil killing the society. If only the individuals practice honesty, it is very easy to protect the social body from the cancerous corruption. Honesty is a negative virtue practiced out of fear of losing the good reputation. It is negative
because normally people want to build an image of themselves as good and honest people. Integrity is a positive virtue cultivated out of conviction. People like Mahatma Gandhi practiced it on account of their steadfast faith in the principle of truthfulness. If all individuals lead a transparent life without ever resorting to hypocrisy, the cancerous corruption can be eradicated at the social level.
For the physical comfort, very often we tame the nature and interfere with the functioning of the five elements. Thereby, we cause friction which in turn causes environmental pollution. This pollution adds to the cancerous envy, societal corruption and the friction with the nature. By leading a life in tune with nature, in tune with truth and in tune with love, there will never be any cancerous evil.
Yoga, therefore, prescribes a simple way of life with regular habits, light diet, a few yoga postures and Pranayama. Yoga is a simple way of life. By resorting to it, all can lead a peaceful life without any fear of cancer.
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Valedictory of 188th Batch of Yoga Instructors' Course (YIC).Chief Guest was Shri M Chandra Sekhar, IGP, GoK
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Feb, 2018 BatchParticipants of DDE - Yoga Instructors' Course (YIC)
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Prashanti Kutiram:Inauguration of the another phase ofVidya Girls Hostel by Guruji and Shri Samprada Singh & his son, Shri Satish Singh of Alkem Laboratories
Prashanti Kutiram:Puja for the New Bus
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Self Management of Excessive TensionSMET Program to ONGC Officials in Prashanti Kutiram, Jigani, Bengaluru
Birthday wishes from Guruji &Nagarathna Didi to Shri Satish Singh,son of Shri Samprada Singh ofAlkem Laboratories
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Vasudeva Kriya Yoga to the students of BNYS at S-VYASA
Recently, Smt. Muniyamma got retired from 40+ years of long service to Prashanti. During sendoff she was honored by Guruji. Registrar and others were present.
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