Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS - ADMISSION OFFICE
Prashanti Kutiram, Vivekananda Road, Kalluballu Post, Jigani, Anekal, Bengaluru - 560105, INDIA
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) is a well-known yoga university and research institution in India that focuses on blending traditional yoga with modern science translating the vision and teachings of Swami Vivekananda to action through academic higher education programs. It is also the First ISO 2001:2008 Certified Yoga University.
📍 Location
- Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Main campus: Prashanti Kutiram, near Anekal (on the outskirts of the city)
🎓 What it is
S-VYASA is a deemed-to-be university recognized by the Government of India.
It specializes in:
- Yoga education
- Scientific research on yoga and its health benefits
- Therapy-based applications of yoga
It’s one of the few institutions where yoga is studied as an academic discipline, not just a practice.
📚 Courses & Programs
They offer a wide range of programs, such as:
- B.Sc / M.Sc in Yoga
- PhD in Yoga
- Yoga instructor and therapist training
- Short-term certificate courses
🔬 Research focus
S-VYASA is especially known for research in:
- Yoga therapy for lifestyle diseases (diabetes, hypertension, anxiety)
- Mental health and stress management
- Neurophysiology and meditation
They often collaborate with hospitals and scientific bodies to study yoga’s clinical impact.
🏥 Healthcare & Therapy
The campus includes:
- A yoga therapy hospital (Arogyadhama)
- Residential wellness programs for chronic conditions
- Integrated approach combining yoga, diet, and lifestyle changes
🧠 Philosophy
Inspired by Swami Vivekananda, the institution emphasizes:
- “Yoga as a science of consciousness”
- Evidence-based practice rather than belief
- Holistic health: body, mind, and spirit
🧭 Who it’s for
- Students pursuing a career in yoga or wellness
- People seeking therapy for chronic illnesses
- Researchers interested in yoga science
- Individuals wanting structured, long-term learning
🆚 Compared to places like Isha Institute
- S-VYASA → academic + research-driven
- Isha Foundation centers → experiential, spiritual programs