Ph.D. in Yogashastra
Affiliation
This course is affiliated to Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek, Distt – Nagpur
Accredited with Grade “A+” by NAAC
Our Ph.D. program in Yogashastra is affiliated to Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University.
Chosen Ph.D. candidates complete their research with Kaivalyadhama, under the mentorship of their guides. The final thesis is submitted to KKSU after a period of three years.
The interdisciplinary program encourages students to explore newer avenues in Yogic concepts, practices, and universal application.
To discover some details of principles explained in traditional texts.
To find out the relation of traditional practices with their scientific interpretation.
Evaluating some Yoga therapy and cognitive behaviour modules in different pathological conditions.
Comparative study of classical and contemporary practices of yoga.
Scientific study on higher functions through modern parameters.
Thesis Submission
Thesis to be submitted within 3 years
Medium
On-Campus and Residential
Admission Procedure
- Prospective Ph.D. candidates may visit the KKSU website at the link below and follow the procedure for the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET).
- Candidates who wish to pursue Ph.D. must have qualified by way of successfully completing KKSU’s PET or NET / SET examinations.
- KKSU PET exam is based on a 100-mark score and includes the following components:
Written Exam – 70%
Interview – 30% - Enrolment into PET and further Ph.D. registration will depend on KKSU eligibility criteria only.
- Kaivalyadhama can be chosen as the Ph.D. Research Center during the candidate’s interview.
- Interested candidates must first inform Kaivalyadhama at phd@kdham.com as the chosen Research Center for their PhD program.
- Inquiries for the Ph.D. program made at Kaivalyadhama will be guided by the Kaivalyadhama’s college administration team for further procedure.
Ph.D. Guides
Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Principal
Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Dr. Bandita Satapathy is working as the Principal at G. S. College, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, apart from being engaged as a Research Officer in Philosophico-Literary Research Department at Kaivalyadhama. After completing her M. A (Sanskrit) M. A (Yoga) M. Phil (Sanskrit) and Ph. D in Sanskrit, she is involved in doing research 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 is an accomplished author with numerous research papers and research oriented books to her name.
She is an internationally acclaimed scholar and many students are conducting Ph. D research under her guidance. Her mentorship has nurtured the academic growth of aspiring scholars and researchers. She is a member of the Board of Studies of Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Nagpur. Also, the Chairman of Examination Board of G. S. College, Kaivalyadhama and Chairman of Ph. D Centre Kaivalyadhama.
Dr. Praseeda Menon
Asst. Professor
Dr. Praseeda Menon
Dr. Praseeda Menon has been working with the Scientific Research Department, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute Lonavala, as a Research Officer in Psychology since 2013. She is an Assistant Professor at the G.S. College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala; she is also a member of its Board of Studies and Board of Examination. She completed her PhD 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 is also an integral member of the Kaivalyadhama Ashram. She is very passionate about unearthing scientific treasures in Indian traditional systems and unravelling this timeless knowledge to the world.
Dr. Neeta Gade
Asst. Professor
Dr. Neeta Gade
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, Lonavala. 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.
Special Place to Explore
Special Place to Explore
For enquiries, email us at phd@kdham.com
Congratulations to our Ph.D. Student
First Ph.D. holder
Dr. Nilesh Mahajan
Guide: Dr. Neeta Gade
For submission of thesis
Ms. Varsha Masurkar
Guide: Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Topics of Ph.D. Registered Students at Kaivalyadhama
- The Hatha Yogic Psycho-Spiritual Methods to Holistic Health - Mr. Chandrakant Gangadhar Shinde
- The Effect of Trataka on the Digital Eye-Strain, Mental Health and Wellbeing of High School Children with Reference to the COVID-19 Pandemic - Ms. Dipti Ganesh Kale
- नाथसंप्रदायानुसार कुंडलिनी योग - एक विश्लेषणात्मक अध्ययन - Mr. Krunal Dilip Mahajan
- Study of Traditional Concepts of Ajapā Japa - Ms. Minal Satish Chilekar
- कोविड-19 च्या संसर्गा पश्चात निर्माण होणार्या लक्षणांवर यौगिक प्रक्रियांची परिणामकारकता- एक चिकित्सक अध्ययन - Mr. Nilesh Prakash Mahajan
- The Effect of a Kriyā yoga module on stress and its related parameters, sleep, well-being and academic self-efficacy of adolescents - Mr. Sandeep Shaligram Wankhade
- योगीराज मनोहर हरकरे यांचे योगशास्त्रातील योगदान - एक अध्ययन - Mr. Sanjay Shrawan Khonde
- The Effect of A Muti-Component Yoga Module on Insomnia and Related Psychological Problems: A Randomized Controlled Study - Mr. Shrikant Pitambar Wadile
- विश्वयोगी स्वामी सीतारामदासजी महाराज यांचे आध्यात्मिक योगजीवन - एक अध्ययन - Mrs. Varsha Jambuwant Masurkar
- Kama in Yogic Life According to the Yoga Texts: A Critical Study - Ms. Sanika Bam
- संत श्री सुखदेवजी बुधोलिया उपाख्य भय्याजी महाराज विरचित अध्यात्मपर प्रार्थना ग्रंथाचे विश्लेषणात्मक अध्ययन - Mr. Prabhakar Bawane
- A Comparative Study of the Principles and Practices of Hatha Yoga: As Revealed in Amrtasiddhi Yoga & Hathabhyasa-Paddhati - Ms. Prajna Panda
- The Effect of Viparitkarani Mudra on Ageing Related Parameters Among Adults. - Ms. Pratishruta Adhikari
Congratulations to our Ph.D. Student
First Ph.D. holder
Mr. Nilesh Prakash Mahajan
Guide: Dr. Neeta Gade
Mr. Nilesh Prakash Mahajan
Approved Topic: कोविड-19 च्या संसर्गा पश्चात निर्माण होणार्या लक्षणांवर यौगिक प्रक्रियांची परिणामकारकता- एक चिकित्सक अध्ययन
Ph.D. holder
Mrs. Varsha Jambuwant Masurkar
Guide: Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Mrs. Varsha Jambuwant Masurkar
Approved Topic: विश्वयोगी स्वामी सीतारामदासजी महाराज यांचे आध्यात्मिक योगजीवन - एक अध्ययन
Ph.D. holder
Ms. Prajna Panda
Guide: Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Ms. Prajna Panda
Approved Topic: A Comparative Study of the Principles and Practices of Hatha Yoga: As Revealed in Amrtasiddhi Yoga & Hathabhyasa-Paddhati
For submission of thesis
Ms. Sanika Bam
Guide: Dr. Bandita Satapathy
Ms. Sanika Bam
Approved Topic: Kama in Yogic Life according to the Yoga Texts: A Critical Study
Students Pursuing Ph.D.
Mr. Chandrakant Gangadhar Shinde
Guide: Dr. Rajani Pradhan
Mr. Chandrakant Gangadhar Shinde
Approved Topic: The Hatha Yogic Psycho-Spiritual Methods to Holistic Health
Ms. Dipti Ganesh Kale
Guide: Dr. Praseeda Menon
Ms. Dipti Ganesh Kale
Approved Topic: The Effect of Trataka on the Digital Eye-Strain, Mental Health and Wellbeing of High School Children with Reference to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mr. Krunal Dilip Mahajan
Guide: Dr. Neeta Gade
Mr. Krunal Dilip Mahajan
Approved Topic: नाथ सांप्रदायानुसार कुंडलिनी योग- एक विश्लेषणात्मक अध्ययन
Ms. Minal Satish Chilekar
Guide: Dr. Neeta Gade
Ms. Minal Satish Chilekar
Approved Topic: Study of Traditional Concepts of Ajapā Japa
Mr. Sandeep Shaligram Wankhade
Guide: Dr. Praseeda Menon
Mr. Sandeep Shaligram Wankhade
Approved Topic: The Effect of a Kriyā yoga module on stress and its related parameters, sleep, well-being and academic self-efficacy of adolescents
Mr. Sanjay Shrawan Khonde
Guide: Dr. Neeta Gade
Mr. Sanjay Shrawan Khonde
Approved Topic: योगीराज मनोहर हरकरे यांचे योगशास्त्रातील योगदान- एक अध्ययन
Mr. Shrikant Pitambar Wadile
Guide: Dr. Praseeda Menon
Mr. Shrikant Pitambar Wadile
Approved Topic: The effect of Yoga Module on Insomnia and related Psychological Problems: A randomized controlled study
Mr. Prabhakar Bawane
Guide: Dr. Bandita Satpathy
Mr. Prabhakar Bawane
Approved Topic: संत श्री सुखदेवजी बुधोलिया उपाख्य भय्याजी महाराज विरचित अध्यात्मपर प्रार्थना ग्रंथाचे विश्लेषणात्मक अध्ययन
Ms. Pratishruta Adhikari
Guide: Dr. Praseeda Menon
Ms. Pratishruta Adhikari
Approved Topic: The effect of viparita karani mudra on ageing related parameters among adults.
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