Yoga College - Courses (Short Term)
From 3 weeks - 3 Months
Certificate Course in Yoga
Four weeks, held four times a year.
January / May / August & November
Accreditation:
This course is accredited as Certificate Course from Indian Yoga Association (IYA) and as Level 2 from Yoga Certification Board (YCB)
Yoga College - Courses (Long Term)
From 1 - 3 Years
PG Diploma in Yoga Education
Nine months
1st August - 25th April every year
Accreditation:
This course is accredited as Advanced Certificate Course from Indian Yoga Association (IYA) and as Level-3 from Yoga Certification Board (YCB)
Diploma in Yoga Therapy
One academic year with additional six months of internship.
Starts in August every year.
B.A. Yogashastra
Three Years full time
Starts in August every year
Accreditation:
This course is affiliated to Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek, Distt - Nagpur
M.A. Yogashastra
Two years full time
Starts in June every year
Accreditation:
This course is affiliated to Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek, Distt - Nagpur
Recognitions
- An Institute for Scientific and Philosophico- Literary Research , Training & Treatment in Yoga, Recognized by University of Pune for Research vide letter No. CA2654 dated 29th June, 2007.
- Declared as an institute of Higher Learning by Govt. of India, Ministry of Education in 1962 vide letter No. 7630/62_U4. Dated 12th November, 1962.
- Declared as Resource Centre/ Nodal Agency in context with Introduction of Yoga in Schools” by Ministry of HRD , Dept. of Education vide DD No. 5-21/2004-school-6. Dated 24th August, 2005
- Recognised by Govt. of Maharashtra to give 14 days on duty leave to its employees vide GR No. ARJA 2404/2/Seva-8, dated 3 Feb.2004.
- Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis is permanently recognition by the NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION, NEW DELHI. Govt. of India, (Regd. Code is 114046) vide Letter No. WRC/9-9/NCTE/2004/2554Dated 21st April, 2004.
- Certified as Recognised Institute for Specialized Studies by Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University.
Meet our Teachers
Dr Sharadchandra Bhalekar is an ayurvedacharya and has done his masters in counselling and Psychotherapy (M.S. con-psy). He has been working as an Principal I/C at Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala.
Author of books, “Pranayama-mudra and meditation” and “Anatomy-Physiology of Yoga”,
Dr. Bhalekar has a unique blend of modern as well as traditional approaches to yoga in his teachings and writings. He has conducted profligate workshops at National and International conferences.
Dr. Bhalekar has a unique blend of modern as well as traditional approaches to yoga in his teachings and writings. He has conducted profligate workshops at National and International conferences.
Dr Rajeshwar Mukherjee is the Assistant Director and Head of the Philosophical Research Division of Kaivalyadhama. Additionally, he is also serving as the Registrar at the GS College of Yoga, Kaivalyadhama. He has been nurtured in the cultural ethos of ancient Indian wisdom with an inspiration from the teachings of Swami Vivekananda. He has authored several research articles and book and is an acclaimed scholar of the Ancient Indian wisdom.
He has earned a PhD in the areas of interface of Science and Vedanta and is handling several Research projects.
Shri R K Bodhe is a M.A. (Philosophy & Sanskrit), M. Phil. (Philosophy) Worked as Research Officer, Philosophico-Literary Research Department, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, for 30 years. He is invited for delivering talks, workshops at several universities and institutions. In his career of 30 years, Prof. Bodhe has authored several research papers in Traditional Yoga and co-authored several Volumes. Prof. Bodhe is also working as the Associate Editor of Yoga Mimamsa. His areas of interest include Yoga Philosophy, Applied aspects of Traditional Yoga, Value Education and Philosophical bases of esoteric sciences
Prof R S Bhogal is a post graduate in psychology and has many years of research and teaching experience. He is the author of i) Psychophysiology of Traditional Yoga (in Korean) ii) Yoga and Modern Psychology (in English and German) ii) Yoga and Mental Health and Beyond (English). Prof.R. S. Bhogal is credited with a large number of scientific papers and is a recipient of Shivram Apte award of the Fergusson College, Pune, and Bharat Jyoti award by IIFS, New Delhi. He is also a meditation expert with a calm poised temperament
Dr Rajani Pradhan, working as lecturer,is a sincere student of Yoga and Vedanta. After completing MA in Yogashastra, she has done her Doctorate in Yogashastra from Kavi Kulaguru Kalidasa Sanskrit University Ramtek, Nagpur. She has cleared NET in January, 2018. She is studying Vedanta with Swami Advayananda, Head of Chinmaya International Foundation, Velianad, Kerala and learning Indian ancient Music, Dhrupad with Ustad Shree Bahauddin Dagar. Her prior experience includes teaching at renowned institutes likeSwami Vivekananda Yoga Kendra, Navi Mumbai, Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham Chinmaya Naada Bindu Gurukula (Chinmaya University) etc.
Shri Anukool Deval is working as Yoga Teacher in G.S. College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis from April 2016. He conducts Practical Classes and lectures on Teaching Methods for Yogic Practices. Prior to this, after completing his Diploma in Yoga Education (DYEd), he worked as Yoga Teacher for Kaivalyadhama Mumbai for 6 years. He has conducted Yoga Classes for Mumbai Police Commandos and also in Corporate Sector with companies like Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd., Bank of America, The Oberoi Hotel, ONGC, Syntel Inc.,GlaxoSmithKline, etc. He has conducted workshops in Singapore Sun Festival and lectures on Basics of Yoga in Real Yoga Institute, Singapore in 2010.
Dr Neeta Gade, Ph.D., did her graduation in Chemistry, in Pune University and BNMS (Naturopathy), has worked as Yoga Teacher and Naturo-therapist in Institute of Nature Cure and Yogic Science, Bhosari one year. She has completed Diploma in Yoga Education (D.Y.Ed.) in 2001 in Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavla. She has completed Masters in Sanskrit, in 2008 from University of Pune and submitted (PhD in Meditation) in 2018. She has been working as Yoga Teacher, B.A. Yoga coordinator since 4 years in G. S. College, Kaivalyadhama. She is conducting lectures of Schools of Yoga and practical for B.A. Yogashastra.
Dattatraya D. Kulkarni is working in the field of neurophysiology and neuropsychology of yogic concept since 25 years.
His main area of interest is signal detection theory and psychophysics. His current area of research is bio-electrical activity of yoga practices and nostril dominance. He has attended various National and International conferences.
Publications: More than 25 research papers of both National and International standard.
Dr Bandita Satapathy is working as a Research Officer, in the Philosophico Literary Research Department of Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala apart from being engaged as a Lecturer in G. S. College, Kaivalyadhama. After completing her M. A, M. Phil, Ph. D in Sanskrit, she is involved in doing researches in the areas of Yoga. Dr. Bandita has undergone courses on Manuscriptology from Pune University and short term Courses in Computational Linguistics, from the Department of Linguistics, Deccan College Pune. She has published Research papers in National Journals ‘Aranyakam’ Araa, Bihar, in Yoga Mimamsa of Kaivalyadhama and in annual Magazine, Central Library, BHU. She has also presented papers in National and International Conferences.
Shri Vivek Tiwari is experienced Yog Acharya of Kaivalyadham. He has completed his Master Degree in Yog; PG DYED from Kaivalyadhama; DNYS. He is Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor in Mat and Reformer too. He is having 24 years practicing and 21 years teaching experience. He conducted workshops on Pranayama, Meditation, Tratak, Therapy Asana, Stress Management, Back pain, Cancer, Chronic cure and so on. He worked in many different parts of India and abroad. Recently deputed in the Consulate General of India, Saint Petersburg, Russia Government of India. He was appreciated for his outstanding work in the field of Yoga and Indian Culture in Theraputic, Anatomical, Scientific aspect. He is always trying to spread Traditonal Yoga Culture of Kaivalyadham in a scientific way.
Dr Praseeda Menon has been working with the Scientific Research Department, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala, as a Research Officer in Psychology since 2013. She completed her Ph.D. in Industrial Psychology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Currently, she conducts collaborative scientific research on the efficacy of yogic practices on overall health and well-being. She also teaches at the G. S. College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis, is a member of its Board of Studies and its Board of Examinations. She is also an Integral Member of the Kaivalyadhama Ashram. She is very passionate about unearthing the scientific treasure in Indian Traditional Knowledge Systems, and unravelling this timeless knowledge to the world.
Mrs Akshata S. Badave has completed her Masters in Psychology from SNDT Women’s University, Pune. Currently, she is working as a Scientific Assistant in the Scientific Research Department at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, and has four years of experience in yoga research. She also teaches yoga and mental health at the G. S. College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis. Her areas of research include hypertension and other lifestyle disorders with yoga therapy as the intervention. She is also engaged in two AYUSH funded projects on the effect of yoga on pre-diabetics and the effect of Trataka on anxiety. She used to work with school students as a counsellor before joining Kaivalyadhama.
Shri Ankur Pandey, (M.A. Yoga) from Uttarakhand Open University, working as a Yoga Teacher. Completed Diploma in Yoga Education (D.Y.Ed.) in 2013 in Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavla. Having experience of working as a Yoga Teacher at Jawahar Navoday Vidyalayas in Gandhinagar and Kinnaur for 3 months each and worked in Kendriya Vidyalaya (INS Shivaji), Lonavla for 1 academic year . Also worked as a Warden in G.S.College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis for one and half year. Now working in G.S.College of Yoga as a Yoga Teacher since Feb’2016.
Shri C.G.Shinde is Sr. Yoga Teacher at Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama . He is a Yoga Visharad, postgraduate in Yoga and Education (M.Edn). Since, fourteen years he has been teaching philosophical, applied, as well as, practical aspects of Yoga and Education at Kaivalyadhama. Co-author of Yoga, Healthy way of Living, (Upper Primary) and Yoga, Healthy Way of Living, (Secondary) Published by NCERT New Delhi, (2015). Yoga Education for School Children,(Kaivalyadhama-2019). He is reputed as a resource person-faculty of Yoga at Shanghai, Wuxi and Busan (South Korea) thought Govt. of India. Prepared Yoga Modules for the KVS, NCERT, Yoga for Middle Age, and Yoga for Adolescence. He has attended National and International Conferences and won the best paper award in the International Conference at Kaivalyadhama
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Meet our Guest Faculties
Dr N. Ganesh Rao is a highly acclaimed and inspiring name in the field of Yoga in India having conducted till date more than 19000 sessions of Yoga covering all its aspects, theoretical and practical. He has to his credit a Doctorate in Philosophy and is a Professor and Ph. D. Guide in Yoga and Philosophy. His other qualifications include Master of Commerce (M.Com.), Master of Arts (M.A. in Philosophy), Diploma in Management Studies (D.M.S.), Diploma in Naturopathy (D.N.), Diploma in Yoga Education (D.Y. Ed)., Madhyama Yoga Siksha Certificate and Specialist Instructor in First Aid and Home Nursing.
Dr. Rao is an Advisor to and Member of Board of Studies of Kaivalyadhama, a Member of Board of Studies of Sri Sri University, Bubhaneshwar, a Visiting Faculty in K. J. Somaiya Institute, Mumbai University, Yoga alliance (USA) and ITM (for Western Philosophy). He has served as Secretary of Certification Committee and Technical Expert (Yoga) with QCI, a Member of Selection Panel with ICCR.
Dr. Rao is an Advisor to and Member of Board of Studies of Kaivalyadhama, a Member of Board of Studies of Sri Sri University, Bubhaneshwar, a Visiting Faculty in K. J. Somaiya Institute, Mumbai University, Yoga alliance (USA) and ITM (for Western Philosophy). He has served as Secretary of Certification Committee and Technical Expert (Yoga) with QCI, a Member of Selection Panel with ICCR.
Swami Anubhavanandaji is a spiritual leader and the direct disciple of Swami Chinmayananda. A scholar in the field of Vedanta and a prolific speaker, Swamiji is revered for his lively discourses on the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Srimad Bhagvatam, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Panchadasi, Amrutanubhav, Vidyan Bhairav, Vedanta Bhupali, and the Tripura Rahasya. He is the author of many books related to the field of Vedanta and has produced over 2,000 hours worth of discourses for his audio cassettes sold world wide.
Swamiji is the founder of the Sat Bhavana Trust, whose logo reflects his approach to life: Be Happy or "Mauj Mein Raho.” Swamiji is known for his ability to communicate philosophically complex ideas in a simple and direct manner, he addresses his audience from the heart and transports them to an atmosphere of joy.
Swamiji is the founder of the Sat Bhavana Trust, whose logo reflects his approach to life: Be Happy or "Mauj Mein Raho.” Swamiji is known for his ability to communicate philosophically complex ideas in a simple and direct manner, he addresses his audience from the heart and transports them to an atmosphere of joy.
Pujya Swami Parmatmananda Saraswati is a Senior disciple of Param Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati, who is an embodiment of knowledge and boundless compassion. Pujya Swami Parmatmanadaji, founder Acharya of Arsha Vidya Mandir, has fervour & commitment towards Vedic view and way of life. Pujya Swamiji’s personal life reflects simplicity and love for everyone.
Swamiji’s talks reveal clarity about the vision of Shashtras and deep understanding of modern life. His talks are enriched with systematic and rational but lucid presentations with relevant examples. His talks harmonizes his subtle appreciation of contemporary individual, social cultural, and political problems with profound knowledge of Vedanta. His discourses are very lively and one of a kind. Pujya Swamiji has deep sense of concern for the society which gets reflected in his works. Pujya Swamiji’s teaching activities are not confined to spiritual seekers only.
Swamiji’s talks reveal clarity about the vision of Shashtras and deep understanding of modern life. His talks are enriched with systematic and rational but lucid presentations with relevant examples. His talks harmonizes his subtle appreciation of contemporary individual, social cultural, and political problems with profound knowledge of Vedanta. His discourses are very lively and one of a kind. Pujya Swamiji has deep sense of concern for the society which gets reflected in his works. Pujya Swamiji’s teaching activities are not confined to spiritual seekers only.
Shri Sudhir Tiwariji received his primary and advanced Yogic and Ayurvedic training under the guidance of Swami Digambar ji, a disciple of Swami Kuvalayananda and his father Shri Om Prakash Tiwari. Sudhir also learnt pranayama and Hathapradipika from his father.
Brought up at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala, India amidst rich traditional yogic heritage of Swami Madhavdasji Maharaj, Swami Kuvalyanandaji and Swami Digambarji, a tradition kept alive by his father and a well known Pranayama master, Shri O. P. Tiwari. Sudhir’s calling came in early 2012 when his father expressed his desire for him to become an instrument to further the message of Swami Kuvalyananda and Swami Digambarji’s by spreading in theory and practice the fundamentals of undiluted yoga. So now he travels all around the world conducting workshops in theory and practice of Yoga as an experiential practice (Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting) and Ayurveda and with his familiarity of alternative western medicine he also correlates these disciplines. His Mantra, Breathe Positive, Breathe Yoga.
Brought up at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala, India amidst rich traditional yogic heritage of Swami Madhavdasji Maharaj, Swami Kuvalyanandaji and Swami Digambarji, a tradition kept alive by his father and a well known Pranayama master, Shri O. P. Tiwari. Sudhir’s calling came in early 2012 when his father expressed his desire for him to become an instrument to further the message of Swami Kuvalyananda and Swami Digambarji’s by spreading in theory and practice the fundamentals of undiluted yoga. So now he travels all around the world conducting workshops in theory and practice of Yoga as an experiential practice (Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting) and Ayurveda and with his familiarity of alternative western medicine he also correlates these disciplines. His Mantra, Breathe Positive, Breathe Yoga.
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Common Questions
Please register online through the respective course pages.
Selection is based on merit and timely registration.
For more details, please email kdhamcollege@gmail.com
We accept day scholars in B.A. and M.A. Yoga Philosophy courses, besides residential intake. Rest of the courses are residential only.
We are located in Lonavala. The nearest international airport is Mumbai – about 2.5 hours drive.
The other nearest domestic airport is Pune – about 1.5 hours drive.
Students coming for the courses are given shared accommodation in separate hostels for ladies and gents, with community bath.
Yes, we offer scholarship based on certain criteria and merit.
Please see details here
Yes, internships are offered at the end of certain courses. Selection is based on candidate’s academic performance and requirement, which are determined in a due process.
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We have a library with over 30,000 titles on yoga. Students are given free access during the tenure of their course.
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