VYASA brings you the legacy and expertise of S-VYASA Bengaluru, your gateway to authentic, scholarly yoga education.
Vyasa is the official Canadian arm of SVYASA Bengaluru, a globally recognized yoga university with over four decades of pioneering research and teaching yogic sciences. Our mission is to bring authentic, evidence-based yoga education to students, professionals, and wellness seekers across North America.
Whether you’re beginning your journey or deepening your practice, Vyasa offers a path grounded in knowledge, discipline, and spiritual growth.
Vyasa is a proud affiliate of SVYASA Bengaluru, the world’s leading yoga university. Founded by Dr. H. R. Nagendra and Dr. Nagaratna , our mission is to offer authentic, research-based yoga education that integrates ancient wisdom with modern understanding.
Yoga Instructor’s Course (YIC) is one of VYASA’s flagship programs, designed to train individuals in yoga’s theoretical and practical aspects, enabling them to teach yoga professionally or integrate it into their lifestyle. It emphasizes Hatha Yoga as a core component, alongside other yoga traditions, and aligns with VYASA’s mission to blend traditional wisdom with evidence-based practices.
Certification upon completion, participants receive a certificate from VYASA affiliated with S-VYASA University, recognized globally for its authenticity and affiliation with a UGC-recognized deemed university.
Cyclic meditation is a yoga-based relaxation and stress management technique. It combines gentle yoga postures (asanas) with guided meditation, alternating between periods of activity and deep relaxation to balance the body and mind. Rooted in the principles of yoga and modern scientific research, it is designed to reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and promote overall well-being.
Yoga, particularly when tailored for women’s health, can address specific physiological, hormonal, and emotional needs across different life stages, such as menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and beyond. Dr. R. Nagarathna, a leading yoga therapist at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), Bengaluru, has extensively researched and developed yoga protocols for women’s health, integrating evidence-based practices with traditional yoga.
The Ayurveda Lifestyle Management Course (ALMC) offered by VYASA is designed for beginners seeking to integrate Ayurvedic principles into their daily lives for enhanced health and well-being. The ALMC aims to provide a foundational understanding of Ayurveda, enabling participants to adopt its wellness practices for personal health and to guide others. It emphasizes “Wellness through Ayurveda” by promoting positive health, immunity, disease prevention, and quality of life.
Dr. H. R. Nagendra is doyen of Yoga, an academic, and writer, renowned for his contributions to yoga research and therapy. Born on January 1, 1943, in Karnataka, India, he graduated with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. His early career included academic and research roles at…
Dr. R. Nagarathna is a pioneer in Integrative Medicine, medical doctor and academic based in Bengaluru, India. She serves as the Medical Director of Arogyadhama, a holistic healthcare center at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), and is the Dean of the Division of Yoga and Life Sciences at S-VYASA, a deemed…
Vyasa Canada proudly carries forward the legacy of SVYASA Bengaluru education. Our programs reflect decades of research and a commitment to authentic, holistic practices.
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