B.A. (Hon), M.A., Ph.D. Professor & Head, Department of Yogic Science, Dean, Faculty of Health and Wellness, Sri Sri University, India

Workshop -1

 “Secrets of Breath”

The  Secret of rhythmic breathing is to bring out harmony between Physiological functions with psychological functions that matches with the vibrations of the Cosmos.This leads to happy and healthy living. . In this workshop, the pure and pristine aspect of breathing practice is expected to be explored on the basis of the Traditional wisdom available in Yogic Texts.

 Workshop -II 

 “Demystifying the Philosophy of Patanjali and its practices” 

The  Sutra style writings are so comprehensive as if the ocean is put in a pot. This workshop is expected to demystify  the concepts and practices depicted in Patanjala Yoga Sutras particularly the  structure and the functions of  Chitta (i.e.human psyche) and how to make it friendly so that one can  lead happy,, healthy and peaceful  life in face of any odd situation. 

 

BIOGRAPHY

Qualification:

B.A. (Hon), M.A., Ph.D. Certified Manuscriptologist, Email: adisheka@gmail.com

(An academician having more than 35 years of experience in Yoga Research & Education field).

Present Post:

Presently working as Professor & Head, Department of Yogic Science, Dean, Faculty of Health and Wellness, Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha, India.

Awards:

  • Life Time achievement Award by Hon’ble Governor of Odisha for his contribution in the field Yoga during the National Seminar on History of Puranas, sponsored by Indian Council of Historical Research, Govt. of India, Feb.01,2020.
  • Life Time achievement Award by the President of Indian Association of Yoga, New Delhi for his contribution in the field of Yoga during 6th International Conference on Psycho-spiritual approach to Yoga held (Feb. 22-23,2020) at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Hardwar
  • He has Honored / awarded by various National and International Institutions/Yoga Associations.

Invitation from Abroad

  • Conducted Yoga workshops and delivered talks on invitation from different Yoga Associations – Spain & Italy(Oct. 28 to Dec.3, 2001) Korea & Japan, (April 4-24, 2002), Geneva, Switzerland (Jan.19 to April  4, 2007),  Portugal ( June  22-28,2012) , Italy ( April  24-28,2013) ,  Hungary (2016) and Germany.(2016), Ethiopia (2016) and Bulgaria (2013, 2014 & 2016, 2019),

Achievements

  • He is working with World Health Organization (WHO.) as Yoga Expert in drafting a Bench Mark for Yoga Training on the recommendations of AYUSH Ministry, Govt. of India.
  1. Also rendering his services as Peer Reviewer Yoga Expert for “mYoga applications” development as a part of global ‘Be Healthy’, ‘be Mobile’ (BHBM) initiatives of WHO.
  • He was a part (as a Yoga Expert) of Govt. of India’s Delegation to participate 11th Intergovernmental UNESCO meet (November 28-02 December, 2016) at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia wherein Yoga was accepted as Intangible Cultural Heritage of India.
  • He was a Member of Scientific Advisory Committee of Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy Ministry of AYUSH Govt. Of India vide letter No. D-/15020/912014 Research Desk dated 17/3/2015 for 3 yrs.
  • He has appointed as “Yoga Expert” by Yoga Certification Board, AYUSH Ministry, Govt. of India for Onsite Assessment of PrCBs, Yoga Institute/Centers, vide letter no. 6-6/MDNIY/YCB/19/Asmt dated Nov. 27, 2019.
  • He has nominated as a Non-Official Member of General Body (GB) and also as a Member of Scientific Advisory Committee of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga by Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India w.e.f.11-12-2019, vide letter no MDNIY/GS/2018-19/21/364.dated 17 -122019. (for 3 yrs.)
  • Advisory Board Member (working group), Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Project in Yoga, AYUSH Deptt., Govt. of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi.
  • He is a Member of Academic Council of Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek. Nagpur, Maharashtra, as well as, of Sri Sri University Cuttack, Odisha, India.
  • He has worked as Head & Asst. Director of Research, Dept. of Philosophico – Literary Research in Yoga, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Research Institute, Lonavla for (28 yrs.)
  • He has worked as Principal of G.S. Yoga College and C.S, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla for 7 yrs.
  • Five Students have awarded Ph. D. in Yoga and allied subjects under his supervision and five are at the verge of submission.
  1. Research Experience (35 Yrs.):
  2. Books published: 13 Books as one of the editors, published by Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, India.

 

  1. Articles published: 45 Research Papers on Yoga and allied subjects are published in different peer-reviewed Research Journals, Souvenirs and Conference Proceedings.
  1. Ph.D. Thesis. His Ph.D. thesis “A Critical Study and Editing of Bhagavad-bhakti” has been published by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University) New Delhi and it was released on August 2, 2012 in the Programme of Sanskrit Day organized by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan (Deemed University), New Delhi at National Museum.

Teaching Experience (35 Yrs.):

  • Worked as Lecturer at Shri Ranbir Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha Jammu, for the subject of Samkhya & Yoga during the Academic Sessions 1980-81&1981-82.
  • Talks: Delivered innumerable talks on Yoga and allied subjects on invitations as Key Note Speaker/ Resource   Person/   Visiting Professor in various Universities and Institutes in India. 

Administrative Experience:

  • Worked as:
    1. Managing Editor, Yoga Mimamsa- a Peer-reviewed Quarterly Research Journal for more than 10 yrs.
    2. A Member of Editorial Board, Yoga Mimamsa. Executive Editor for more than 23 yrs.
  • An Organizer:
    1. Worked as organizing Secretary of a National Yoga Seminar on the Eva of Sanskrit Varsha, June 3-4, 2000
    2. Organized Various batches of Certificate Course in Yoga at Pune, University, Pune
    3. OrganizedRe-orientation Programme in Yoga for S.M. & H. personnel.
    4. OrganizedIn-service Teachers’ Training Programmes in Yoga,
    5. Organizedvarious Yoga workshops/Camps for the executives of various companies such as Dabhol project, H.D.F.C and L &T on Stress management through Yoga.
  • Moderator & Panel member in panel discussion sessions in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th , 7th & 8th International Conferences held at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla.
  • Chairperson of various committees, Souvenir, Committee and Memberof Organizing, and Finance in organizing 2nd, 3rd ,4th, 5th, 6th,7th and 8th International Conferences (1988, 1999, 2002, 2006) and Chairperson, Programme Committee 6th ,7th & 8th International conference (2009, 2012 & 2015) held at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla.
  • Member, Governing Body and a Life Member of Board of Trustees of Kaivalyadhama, S.M.Y.M, Samiti, Lonavla for more than 20 years.
  • Member of Local Managing & Advisory Committees of the Arts & Commerce College, Lonavla.
  • Chairman/Member, Board of Studies in Yoga for various Universities/Institutions- Karnataka University Dharwad, Sagar University, Jammu University, and Kavikulkalidasa University Nagpur, and Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi.
  • Research Guide for M.Phil & Ph.D. under faculty of Moral & Social Sciences, Department of Philosophy, Tilak Vidyapeetha, Pune, Kavi Kula Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek, Nagpur Maharashtra and Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha, India..
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