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The Hindu
3 days ago
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- The Hindu
NIMHANS signs MoU to establish a research centre
NIMHANS has tied up with the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) under the Union Ministry of AYUSH to establish a Collaborative Research Centre for Mind Body Interventions through Yoga (CCMBIY). The five-year partnership is aimed at bridging traditional Indian healing systems with modern medical science, focusing on evidence-based research in yoga, naturopathy, and their integration into mainstream healthcare. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by CCRYN director Raghavendra Rao and NIMHANS director Pratima Murthy. According to a press release from NIMHANS, Hemant Bhargav, Associate Professor of Integrative Medicine at NIMHANS, will serve as the Principal Investigator for the collaborative centre. The research team will comprise doctors - Kishore Kumar R., Nishitha Jasti, Bharath Holla, and Shivakumar from NIMHANS, and Vadiraja and Inbaraj from CCRYN, bringing together expertise from both institutions in this collaborative effort to advance the science of mind-body medicine, the release said. Under this collaboration, the institutions will jointly conduct research projects examining the efficacy of mind-body interventions for conditions including mental health disorders, metabolic disorders and neurological conditions. The initiative will also focus on training healthcare professionals and developing standardised protocols for integrative treatment approaches, the release added.
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Yoga practitioners in India rise to 542 million: CCRYN director
Raghavendra Rao, Director of the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi, on Monday said that 11.38% of India's population practices yoga, and the number of people embracing the ancient art is steadily increasing. Speaking at the 'Cardio Yoga Summit-2025: Healing Diabetes Through Yogic Integration', at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research (SJICSR), here, Dr. Rao said 542 million people in the country are practicing yoga, realising its significance for health. The number of yoga practitioners was 300 million in 2005, which has risen to 542 million in 2025, with a sharp rise among both the young and the elderly. The summit was organised in collaboration with the Government Ayurveda Research Centre, Mysuru, and the Department of AYUSH. Dr. Rao said there is not much difference between urban and rural areas in terms of yoga practitioners, and nearly 17% of the youth have taken to yoga, realising its benefits. 'People across age groups – young, middle-aged, and elderly – are taking up yoga courses and practicing yoga regularly,' he said. He also noted that the Union government has been promoting yoga in a big way, and the record turnout at Visakhapatnam during the International Day of Yoga 2025 is an indicator. Despite India being a yoga hub, research on yoga is not encouraging compared to studies being carried out in the United States, United Kingdom, and even Russia. 'If only 19% of studies on yoga are from India, it is 41% in the US,' he observed. He suggested that institutions should collaborate to carry out research in yoga, and collaborations with institutes such as Sri Jayadeva Institute can go a long way in this direction. K.S. Sadananda, medical superintendent, SJICSR, said that India is described as the diabetes capital of the world, along with increasing cases of heart diseases. Despite technological advancements, the incidence of diabetes continues to rise, and the number of people seeking help following a spurt in heart attacks is also going up. Attributing sedentary lifestyle as a major reason for the rise in diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, he said lifestyle modification is the need of the hour, and yoga plays an important role in addressing lifestyle diseases. 'Neither modern medicine nor yoga alone is the answer to these diseases. There is a need for integration of modern medicine and yogic medicine,' he added, calling for more research in yoga. Former Vice-Chancellor K.S. Rangappa, who delivered the chief guest address virtually, said type-2 diabetes continues to challenge the public health system. 'The number of people with type-2 diabetes was 31 million in 2000, and it can go up to 79 million in 2030. Yoga can be one of the answers to address lifestyle diseases. It can be an effective medium,' he said. The keynote address was delivered by M.A. Shekar, Vice-chancellor, Adichunchangiri University. SJICSR Bengaluru director Ravindranath delivered his presidential address, virtually. L.N. Shenoy, assistant director, GARC, Mysuru, was present.
Hans India
20-06-2025
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- Hans India
3-day youth Yoga festival held at Moodbidri
Moodbidri: The Alva's Nature Cure and Yoga College, in association with the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, hosted a three-day Youth Yoga Festival from June 16 to 19 to mark the 10th International Day of Yoga. Speaking at the event, Dr Sujatha Dinesh, Vice-Principal and Dean of SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, said yoga comprises two essential elements—philosophy and practice. 'Among these, philosophy must take precedence. Without understanding the philosophical foundation of yoga, one cannot truly practise it,' she noted. Dr Nitish M K, Research Officer at the CCRYN unit in Nagamandala, highlighted that the International Day of Yoga, introduced by the Prime Minister in 2014, is now observed in over 190 countries. 'Globally, 144 nations have also recognised naturopathy,' he said. Presiding over the event, Vivek Alva, Managing Trustee of Alva's Education Foundation, cited the 2022 Yoga Survey, noting that 38.4 million people in the US practice yoga. The festival began with a special prayer to Maharishi Patanjali and featured a wide range of competitions centred around yoga. About 200 students participated in the festival. The event was also attended by Dr Vanitha Shetty, Principal, and Dr Vidyarani, Vice-Principal of Alva's College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Bengaluru's NIMHANS to celebrate International Yoga Day with focus on mental health of older adults
The Department of Integrative Medicine at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, is all set to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, with a number of programmes dedicated to promoting mental wellbeing through yoga. This year's celebration at NIMHANS features a unique initiative titled 'Yoga Samavesha – A Yoga-based Mental Health Initiative for Older Adults,' supported by the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN), Union Ministry of AYUSH. This special programme is aimed at bringing attention to the mental health needs of senior citizens and older adults, particularly those residing in old age homes across Bengaluru, said Hemant Bhargav, Associate Professor of Integrative Medicine, who is leading the initiative. The day's events will include yoga sangama, mass yoga session for staff and students at Gymkhana grounds, yoga for patients at Ashwini Hall, and yoga samavesha - a dedicated yoga practice session for older adults at the Gymkhana community hall. Senior citizens from various old age homes across the city will gather for a specially designed yoga session tailored to support their mental health, emotional balance, and physical vitality. This inclusive session will be led by yoga therapists from the Department of Integrative Medicine, and is part of a broader outreach effort to make yoga more accessible to the underprivileged and vulnerable segments of the society, Dr. Bhargav said. A special panel discussion will follow the yoga samavesha session, where leading experts from NIMHANS will share insights on how yoga and lifestyle practices can support mental wellbeing in older adults, he said.
New Indian Express
16-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
APPCB chief calls for pollution-free State
VIJAYAWADA: AP Pollution Control Board Chairman P Krishnayya lauded the pollution-free operations of Manthena Satyanarayana Raju Arogyalayam and highlighted yoga's benefits for physical and mental well-being. Speaking at the 11th International Yoga Week celebrations in Amaravati on Sunday, he urged citizens to promote greenery and protect the environment. The week-long yoga training, supported by the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy under the 'Yoga Samavesh' initiative, saw 1,237 registrations — 551 women and 686 men. Dr Manthena Satyanarayana Raju led the sessions and explained yoga's role in holistic health. Former MP Gokaraju Ganga Raju and Tadikonda MLA Tenali Sravan Kumar also took part.
