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Dear Brothers and Sisters, Greetings from the desk of Vice Chancellor, S-VYASA Yoga University, Prashanti Kutiram, Bengaluru. Wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year, ‘Ugadi’ and belated wishes of the colourful festival ‘Holi’. May the Vikari Nama Samvatsara bring you all Health, Happiness and Wisdom. It is my pleasure to make you known that NAAC has released the Assessment and Accreditation format for Yoga Institutions and deliberations were held on International Assessment and Accreditation format at our University on 5th and 6th of March 2019. Indeed it is an applaud-able work undertaken by the NAAC to retain the inherent rights of Assessment and Accreditation by the country which has begettered Yoga. If this sincere attempt is delayed, organizations around the world would conquer the supremacy on our wisdom of Yoga. I heartily congratulate NAAC and also our respected Guruji, H R Nagendraji for his initiation and efforts to get it through. The University is exploring all possibilities to establish Modern Science Medical College (MBBS), BSc & MSc Nursing, BSc & MSc in Clinical Nutrition and Food Science, BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy), BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy), B.ASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology) and other Courses related to the Division of Yoga and Life Sciences in order to provide an ideal platform for Integrative Medical Education, Health care and Research, the vision and mission of our Guruji. The University is also gearing up to start BPA (Bachelor of Performing Arts) from the Division of Yoga & Humanities, Master of Medical Astrology under the Division of Yoga-Spirituality, Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) under the Division of Yoga and Physical Sciences, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) under the Division of Yoga & Management Studies. I hope and wish that the New Courses proposed will provide greater scope for integration of Life Sciences and overall development in the field of education. With Pranams Dr. B R Ramakrishna Vice Chancellor, S-VYASA 2 Yo ga S u dh a
Editorial Thanks to MHRD Secretary, Shri the world by tempest and is gaining Subrahmanyam and NAAC Director, Prof. reputation day by day. S C Sharma for taking Yoga to Higher Main streaming of Yoga into the Education Institutions at the Global Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Level. Following is the Summary Plan. • Yoga is no longer confined to being Backdrop just a fitness-workout but has entered • Yoga, India’s one of the ancient the mainstream curriculum with the practices has now been inscribed emergence of various course types as an element in the UNESCO’s list and disciplines of yoga programs, of Intangible Cultural Heritage of creating a space for yoga education in Humanity. their curriculum at higher education • The resolution on 'International Day levels. of Yoga' was introduced by India's • In India, nearly 60 University ambassador to United Nations (UN) Departments and large number of and had 175 nations joining as co- Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) sponsors, the highest number ever for offering Yoga programmes at higher any general assembly resolution. education level. Around 200 Yoga • Successive to the declaration of programmes are already run by the International Day of Yoga, World HEIs in the country. There is a need Health Organisation (WHO) for Harmonization of Yoga curriculum comprising collaborating centre and maintain its standards at higher for traditional medicine along with education level. group of yoga experts developed a • Further, University Grants new edition of the ‘Common Yoga Commission (UGC), Chaired by the Protocol’. Hon'ble Ministry of Human Resource • Because of its myriad health (physical, Development (MHRD, Government of psycho-social-emotional) benefits and India) on 2nd January, 2016 led to the overall development of personality, decision of setting up the Departments Yoga has created a new global wave of of Yogic Art and Science in Universities peace and tolerance not just in western set up under MHRD. countries but has also stretched across • NAAC has already developed the the Canada, Europe, Middle East, framework for Yoga Higher Education China, New Zealand, Australia etc. Programme Accreditation at national • Today, Yoga is a painstakingly level. worldwide phenomenon; it has taken • The International Yoga Day has now 24 Yo ga S u dh a
1st International Day of Yoga 21st June 2015 | Rajpath, New Delhi become a global phenomenon and that there is need for accreditation Yoga has created huge impacts all body which can offer accreditation to around the world particularly in India, such Yoga Schools, Departments and America, Canada, US, UK, London, Universities of Higher Education in China, Australia and New Zealand to Yoga all over the world. name a few. The percentage of yoga The Permanent Mission of India to the practitioners has increased enormously United Nations is the formal title of after declaration of International Day the Indian delegation to the United of Yoga. As per the statistics, 36.7 Nations (UN). India was among the million Americans or 15% of US adults founding members of the United Nations practice Yoga in the US during 2016, and signed the Declaration by United which was 20.4 Million in 2014. The Nations on 1 January 1942. study reveals that 90% of Americans have heard about Yoga since 2016. Asia-Pacific Quality Network This staggering growth suggests an (APQN): Global Partner estimate that about 55.05 million of APQN, which is proudly associated with US population will practice yoga this global summit as co-organiser, is by 2020. Presently global estimation the largest regional network of quality accounts to 300 million of Yoga assurance agencies in Asia Pacific with practitioners worldwide. 166 members from about 50 countries. • Since there is mushrooming of APQN aims to enhance the quality institutions, there is a need for of higher education in Asia and the harmonisation of the Yoga higher Pacific region through building the education and practices. It is also felt, capacity of quality assurance agencies April 2019 35
Editorial and extending the cooperation between Yogic Principles (physical, psycho- them. This is done by promoting good social, emotional, employability practices, facilitating research, providing generation etc); advice, information and expertise, • Preserve and promote the Tradition developing links between QA agencies, of Authentic Yoga as India’s giving to assisting members to determine the the globe. standards of cross-border institutions, • Safe-guard and upkeep the Tradition and the international recognition of of Authentic Yoga in its truest essence. qualifications, enhancing the mobility • Nurture and groom both artistic and of students between institutions and scientific temperaments towards this member nations and enabling members vast reservoir. to recognize dubious accrediting • Present and promote globally the vast practices and organizations. scope of Vedic/Indian Psychology (the Vision of Global Yoga realm of mind, behaviour etc) subtly Accreditation Summit embraced within the principles / Global Yoga Accreditation Summit tenets of Traditional Yogic Philosophy. (GYAS) is convened with a vision to • Facilitate co-operation and co- initiate a dialogue and process to create ordination among organisations global ecosystem for stakeholders of dealing with offerings, recognitions Yoga higher education and accreditation and accreditation of Yoga higher through harmonization of ancient education programmes in different principles and modern practices by countries. promoting shared understanding and • Raise the benchmark on scientifically co-operation. approaching the study of authentic Mission of Global Yoga Yoga and provide further impetus to Accreditation Summit the growth and promotion of Yoga in a standardized manner globally. Global Yoga Accreditation Summit (GYAS) is aimed at initiating dialogue We thank the NAAC team headed by Dr. among global stakeholders with Jagannath Patil for this wonderful work following key objectives: done and hope it will be historic in the field of Yoga. • Enable the creation of eco-systems across HEIs that scientifically would open every possibility of exploration g Dr H R Nagendra (tapped-untapped) across various dimensions of Traditional Authentic 46 Yo ga S u dh a
äüsUÇm! (Brahmasütram) g Prof. Ramachandra G. Bhat Former Vice Chancellor S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Bengaluru kayaROyanadpUvRm! (äüsUÇm!-3-3-18) Käryäkhyänädapürvam (Brahmasütram-3-3-18) On account of being a statement of an act may brand to influence other activities too with (already enjoined by the Smriti); which has not a bias. been so enjoined elsewhere. A Mantra from Brihadaranyaka Upanishat says In this Adhikarana, very important contemplation that Shrotriyas, well versed in the Vedas, highly on daily basis is the focus of discussion. Intake knowledgeable, practise all these after learning of food (eating) is most natural and routine the Vedas and making lessons part of life for human beings or for that matter, any experience. We may add that a few rationalists creature in this universe. A Subhashita (Wisdom may also give some scientific evidences as logical Verses) states: ‘Eating, resting, fearing for life proof. However, the reason behind rinsing water and procreation are seen commonly in humans and before eating is as follows. Assume the entire animals. The difference is that humans do all these body as a vassal, purify it before use, sanctify it with conscious wilful thought; one who doesn’t do with water, and when eating is complete – after these without conscious effort is equivalent to any providing suitable food according to the nature other animal’. The question here is how to do it of body and mind – enclose it with water again; with conscious effort? Here comes handy a few this is wider look at the entire process. One may selected Shastras to guide us in the method of find diet plan inclined to one’s nature, as said making these activities a conscious process in the 17th chapter of Bhagavad Gita by Lord rather than mechanically performing like other Krishna. Interestingly, having food should also animals. be seen as Yajna as given in various Shastras. The way a Kalasha (a pot decorated with leaves, Traditional practitioners, namely the wise, flowers, fruits and other decorative items) Puja while sitting to eat, sprinkle water on the food is performed, similarly, while eating one should and around the vassal, drink a little water with a consider the abdominal region to be a Kalasha, specific Mantra and many such rituals though it spread with a pedestal below and covered with is a daily action, consider them to be sacred every a covering; all these subtle aspects have to be time. Shrotriya (a wise knowledgeable person) made conscious every time one eats. Using follows these with serious and committed water is like covering a pot with a layer of approach. For a self-claimed rationalist and cloth to purify, protect and provide gross and proclaimed to be highly logical, these acts subtle nourishments to the bodies. Water in seem to be very superficial, customary and Bharatiya tradition is very much instrumental in mechanically ritualistic superstitions and they purification of anything; so one may see it being p14... April 2019 57
Two-Day International Conference on Role of Meditation for Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases Organized by AIIMS – Rishikesh The First Ever International Conference Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical on "Role of Meditation for Prevention and School presented the plenary lecture. He spoke Treatment Of Cardiovascular Diseases” was of the latest scientific developments connecting organized by the Organizing committee of Heart and the Brain. Dr. H R Nagendra, Dept of Cardiology at AIIMS, Rishikesh on 09 the Vice-chancellor of S-VYASA presented & 10 Mar 19. Dr. Indranil Basu Ray, Visiting on yogic anatomy and its relevance. Prof Professor, AIIMS Rishikesh, Cardiologist, Yashwant Pathak, Associate Dean School of and Electro-physiologist, St. Francis Hospital, Pharmacy, University of South Florida, spoke Memphis USA was the Program Director and on the difficulties associated with new drug the organizer of the Conference along with development. Dr. Robert Schneider, Dean of Dr. Bhanu Duggal, H.O.D Cardiology Department, AIIMS Rishikesh. Many eminent internationally recognized scientist, physicians and researchers in the field attended to present their research and share their knowledge. Dr. Greg Fricchione, Director of the Benson Henry Institute (BHI) for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and 68 Yo ga S u dh a
Dignitaries during the Inaugural Ceremony of the Conference the Maharishi University of Management, Ohio, of S-VYASA and Shri Subodh Tiwari, Vice was presented the latest research on the role of President of Indian Yoga Association and CEO Transcendental Meditation in the prevention of Kaivalyadham. Dr. H R Nagendra spoke of the and cure of cardiovascular disease. Prominent yogic anatomy and underlining how meditation Indian cardiologist including the Director of and Yoga can affect the physical body. Cardiology, PGI Chandigarh Dr. Yash Paul Speaking on occasion, Dr. Indranil Basu Ray, Sharma and Head of Cardiology at the Grant the Program Director said “Research in the last Medical College, Dr. Bansal from Mumbai also 10-12 years shows that changes in lifestyle or participated in sharing their knowledge. Dr. orientation of life with proper diet can reduce Subhas Chandra Manchanda, the former head of chronic diseases like hypertension, stroke, cardiology at the All India Institute of Medical coronary artery diseases. Only depending Sciences, Delhi and a pioneer in cardiovascular on medicines can reduce the chance of heart research on Yoga, was also present. attack but cannot entirely nullify the disease The event was inaugurated in the presence which is majorly caused due to increase in of Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President stress level. Worldwide there is an epidemic and Spiritual Head of the Parmarth Niketan of Diabetes which is leading to cardiovascular Ashram; in the presence of Dr. H R Nagendra, disease and death. India has one of the largest Chairman of the Conference and the Chancellor diabetic populations in the world and is slated Swami Chidanand Saraswati Dr. H R Nagendra Dr. R Nagarathna April 2019 79
to overtake the US in the number of patients The sessions discussed the different aspects of having and dying due to heart disease. People cardiovascular health and the role of meditation. with diabetes are at an enhanced risk of stroke Latest research in genetics, epigenetic and and heart attack. This grim situation needs molecular biology of meditation physiology serious lifestyle changes in the population was presented by the speakers. Over 450 along with the latest medical technology to fight abstract were received out of which only 70 it. Research in the last ten years has pointed to were accepted for the final poster competition the fact that lifestyle modification including and 10 oral presentations. meditation and Yoga may have both preventive Dr. Basu Ray explained the modern scientific and curative role in multiple cardiovascular evidence of different meditative actions like diseases like Hypertension, Coronary Artery mudras, pranayama, etc. and their effect on the Disease, Stroke, etc." body. This was followed by a guided scientific The two days long Symposium witnessed meditation session on the morning of the 10th discussions on different topics related to of March that was led by Dr. Indranil Basu Ray the “Integrated Approach to Prevention of with hundreds of people participating. Cardiovascular Diseases" from distinguished The Valedictory Function was graced by physician-scientists who assembled from all Acharya Balkrishna, CEO of Patanjali Yogpeeth over the world. who along with the Director of AIIMS, Dr. Ravi The conference was attended by over 1000 Kant gave away the prices for the Poster and physician delegates from all over the world. Oral Competitions. New Delhi: Chancellor, Dr. H R Nagendra with UGC Chairman, Dr. D P Singh 10 8 Yo ga S u dh a
National Conference on Yoga Accreditation @ S-VYASA University Campus Dignitaries during the Inaugural Ceremony of the Conference Bengaluru, Mar 6: The National Conference on Departments, Professors representing different Yoga Accreditation, which was co-organised Universities / Colleges / Departments from by the National Assessment and Accreditation across the country. The conference aimed at Council (NAAC), India and Swami Vivekananda the presenting the framework for accreditation Yoga Anusandhana Samsathana (S-VYASA), of Yoga programme for higher education at took place on 6th of March, 2019 at S-VYASA national and international levels. The event University, Bengaluru, India. Over 50 delegates addressed the first-time accreditation of an representing different Institutions / Universities educational programme by NAAC. Discussions attended the Conference cum Workshop. These were focussed on the need, purpose and benefits included Members of NAAC and Academicians, of implementation of the Yoga accreditation Vice-Chancellors, Principals, Head of programme at international and national levels; Delegates from the different Universities & Yoga Institutes with the Dignitaries April 2019 11 9
Felicitation to the Representatives of the Universities & Yoga Institutes for their Incredible Contribution to Yoga views of Yoga experts were exchanged through and non-uniform Yoga higher education the platform. The newly added or revised key systems across the globe were raised and indicators and metrics of the accreditation highlighted based on the non-uniformity in the programme were discussed in detail. Further, curriculum and NITI Aayog’s proposal to set up the relevance of the accreditation programme a board of regulatory bodies, one of the prime was highlight with respect to its international objectives of the accreditation programme was alignment. harmonization and quality assessment of the Yoga curriculum for higher education. NAAC, Overview of the Conference the largest regulatory and autonomous body of Increased popularity of Yoga, privatization and quality assessments of higher education in India widespread expansion along with increased has taken the lead along with S-VYASA to raise autonomy and introduction of programmes the bar of the curriculum of Yoga education. across various Institutions / Universities have The prime objective of the conference and the accreditation programme was to project the led to widespread concern on the quality and leadership of India in the field of Yoga research relevance of the Yoga higher education. Hence, and education at an international level. the conference focussed towards presentation of the framework developed for national and Consequently, this national conference international accreditation of Higher Education brought together NAAC personnel, scholars, of Yoga. The concerns related to the diverse academiciansfrom the education sector. 12 10 Yo ga S u dh a
Panel Discussion: Dr. Manjunath N K, Dr. Srinidhi K Parthasarathi, Dr. B R Ramakrishna & Dr. Jagannath Patil Prof. (Dr.) K Subrahmanyam Through discussions across a wide range of in the growth of Yoga education followed perspectives, the conference was aimed to by Hon’ble Prime Minister’s move towards better understand the key indicators of quality celebrating 21st June as an International Day assessments of yoga based curriculum. An of Yoga. He brought the attention of audience enhanced understanding of these metrics of to the international scenario wherein several the accreditation was developed through this international institutions are running Yoga conference, this will accelerate growth and courses at undergraduate and Master’s levels. aid in meeting the developmental needs of He emphasized that India should take the lead communities of learners – in particular those at in preserving the legacy of Yoga, an ancient the ‘bottom of the pyramid’. Indian philosophy. Opening of the Conference Dr. B R Ramakrishnana, the Vice-Chancellor of S-VYASA University stated that the developed The conference began with a series of welcoming framework for Yoga accreditation is a milestone addresses from the Dr. Jagannath Patil, Adviser, in the history of Yogic sciences. He raised the NAAC, Dr. H R Nagendra (Chairman of IUC- concern of mis-presentation and adulteration of YS, Bengaluru, Hon’ble Chancellor, S-VYASA, Yogic sciences, in the present era, where Yoga is Bengaluru), Dr. K Subrahmanyam, and Dr. B R globalized and commercialized. Ramakrishnana from the host organisation. The welcome address was made by Dr. Jagannath Patil, Adviser, NAAC. Dr. Patil referred the event as a historical occasion wherein the formal accreditation for yoga was being implemented for the very first time. He mentioned that the documents related to the accreditation were the outcome of constant efforts of several months made by the committee. In the month of August, 2018, the first prefinal document Dr. Jagannath Patil, Adviser, NAAC was sent to over 30 Universities / Institutions and pilot scale data was collected and analysed that formed the basis of the developed framework. The final framework is an outcome of the collective wisdom of Yogic experts. He mentioned that the purpose of the development of the framework was to create a road map for the future international efforts. Dr. H R Nagendra gave the keynote address on Yoga Higher Education Scenario in India Dr. Srinidhi K Parthasathi, Registrar, S-VYASA and around the world. Dr. Nagendra stated that there has been a profuse acceleration April 2019 11 13
Pujya Dr. D Veerendra Heggade ji has been felicitated by the INYGMA Core Group during the 2nd National Conference on Yoga and Lifestyle Diseases at Ujire, Karnataka on Mar 15th Guruji, Dr Nagarathna and Dr. Manjunath with Dr. P K Warrier of Arya Vaidya Shala, Kottakal during NITI Aayog Meeting on Integrative Medicine at New Delhi Prashanti Kutiram: Guruji in discussion with the Delegation from Tamilnadu 14 12 Yo ga S u dh a
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My Dear Brothers and Sisters, In modern times, management of noncommunicable diseases has become an enormous challenge to the medical fraternity worldwide. It is increasingly being recognized that non-communicable diseases are multifactorial problems and therefore the solutions to these have to be multi-faceted. Evidence based approach is of utmost importance to provide the best possible care for the patients. Equally important is to develop cost-effective treatments. Modern Medicine, Yoga and other AYUSH systems of medicine approach patient care in their own unique ways. Each system has got its own advantages. Hence it is necessary to explore how these systems of medicine can complement each other in order to provide best solutions for the management of non- communicable diseases. Hence, we have selected a theme “Yoga as Lifestyle Medicine” for 23rd INCOFYRA. This will make an effort to integrate Indian medicine and Modern Medicine with Yoga as basis for integrative medicine by bringing prominent researchers and doctors from all these fields under on one platform. The focus of 23rd INCOFYRA will be on reversal of Diabetes and Heart disease with Yoga as lifestyle intervention. We welcome you all to our Prashanti Kutiram campus. With Love Dr. H R Nagendra President, 23rd INCOFYRA President, VYASA and Chancellor, S-VYASA University Conference Objectives 1. To disseminate the research findings in the field of integrative medicine and give directions to future research 2. To translate the available research findings of CAM therapy for NCDs into clinical practice 3. To establish working groups comprising universities, health care providers and policy makers to initiate collaborative research programs 4. To deliver cost effective health care 28 26 Yo ga S u dh a
Main Conference: Yoga as Lifestyle Medicine Jan 2 - 5, 2020: The 23rd INCOFYRA will make an effort to integrate Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy and Modern Medicine by bringing prominent researchers and doctors from all these fields under one platform to evolve better cancer care. Conference Programs at a Glance Parallel Symposia Date Program • Consciousness based approach to healthcare Dec 27 - 31, 2019 Pre – Conference Workshop • Reversing NCDs Dec 30 & 31, 2019 Himalaya Yoga Olympiad Finals through Yoga • Yoga: The basis for Jan 2 - 5, 2020 Main Conference Integrative Medicine Conference Registration Register before Sept 15, 2019 to gain Maximum Concession SAARC Countries International Individual Before After Before After Dates Programs Sept 15, 2019 Sept 15, 2019 Sept 15, 2019 Sept 15, 2019 in ` in ` in US$ in US$ Dec 27 - 31, Pre-Conference 5,000 5,000 300 400 2019 Main Conference Jan 2 - 5, 2020 4,000 5,000 250 300 Dec 27, 2019 - Both Programs 9,000 10,000 550 700 Jan 5, 2020 Day Rate for Confe ----- 1,275 1,750 100 150 rence Contact City Office: Sri Mahadevappa ‘Eknath Bhavan’, #19, Gavipuram Circle, K G Nagar, Bengaluru – 560 019 ph: 080-2661 2669 Prashanti Kutiram campus Vivekananda Road, Kalluballu Post, Jigani, Anekal, Bengaluru – 560 105 ph: +91-80-2263 9963 / 55 | cell: +91-70220 24777 | e-mail: incofyra@svyasa.org web: www.incofyra.com ; www.vyasa.org ; www.svyasa.edu.in facebook: svyasayoga | YouTube: svyasablr April 2019 27 29
Ms. Reshma M. Shetkar PhD Thesis Title: Empirical evidence for increased creative cognition and associated EEG synchrony following experience of self during low default mode network activity in youth. Social Relevance of the Theses: Dr Rashmi Shetkar demonstrated increased creativity resulting from SVYASA’s system of cyclic meditation, i.e. a simple, directed, mental practice, practiced from a recording, can greatly increase the creative intelligence of society at large. Graduates using such systems, including India’s many meditation techniques, will be able create greater change and bring society greater progress in coming generations Background: Western science divides the creative process into four stages: preparation, incubation, illumination and verification. The scientific study of creativity now focuses on brain function studying how different brain regions are involved, suggesting that process depends on coordinated use of the frontal, parietal and temporal lobes of the brain. Brain studies indicate that EEG coherence is a bio-marker signature, suggesting that creativity involves increased integration between different brain regions. Traditional Indian approaches to understanding creativity are based on expanded states of mind described in Vedic literature. They suggest that ‘expansion of mind’ is the key step, Yoga, and Alaìkära Çästra contain insights into achieved by practice of deep meditations. The the nature of creativity. The Upaniñat have deep disparity between the two approaches western implications for workings of the mind. Çikñä and eastern, suggests that considering both identifies four levels of speech: transcendental, together may bring deeper insights. Deep ideas, linguistic thoughts, and speech. Ideas meditation is known to bring illumination, form the basis for cognition. Yoga brings access which is important. Brain mechanisms suggest to the deepest level of consciousness Samädhi, themselves as illumination correlates with brain the ‘blank’ state of mind held to be necessary coherence and synchrony. Eastern wisdom may for incubation; and Åtambharä Prajïä, the state help resolve problems in the scientific approach. where creativity arises. The works of Vyasa, Eastern Literature: Certain Upaniñat, Çikñä, Kälidäsa, and Santa Jïäneçvara, all experts in 30 28 Yo ga S u dh a
Alaìkära Çästra, offer examples of profound 64 channel EEG. processes of cognition and creativity. The Materials & Methods: Participants: Upaniñat offer insights and patterns of thought Experiment 1: 120 participants, in two groups that guide disciples of Masters to their own of 60, were attending one-month yoga training realization of illumination, and abilities to help courses in Bangalore that included daily CM solve humanity’s problems. training; controls consisted of two groups of Western Literature: Present western 60 young adults from outside Bangalore not neuroscientific understanding of creativity practising Yoga or meditation. Experiment is based on work of Andreasen, Austin, 2: participants were from Delhi University & Craig, Damasio, Heilman, Raichle, and V. DRDO, with no prior Yoga practice. Of the 30 Ramachandran. Activation of various networks, who started final data could only be obtained like the executive-network and deactivation of from 12 in each group. the default mode network, are thought to be Assessments: ATTA for students and adults central. Studies of creativity, EEG, and brain was administered pre- and post- intervention. connectivity after practice of focused attention, Its four subscales have 13 criteria-referenced open-monitoring, and self-transcending measures. It was scored blind by the author. meditations, the three basic types, yield important insights. Results: Both studies showed large increases in post-intervention creativity scores (Cohen’s Integration of Western & d, 0.62 & 0.79), For EEG: in Fluency, d was 0.93 Eastern Approaches: (frontal) and 0.94 (parietal); in Elaboration, Programs to integrate the two approaches, d was again 0.93 (frontal) and 0.94 (parietal); started in the 1970s, have continued to the while in originality d was 0.78 (frontal) and 0.95 present. Some scientists have proposed using (parietal). Synchrony was observed between F3, Vedänta to avoid limitations in the western F4 (frontal lobe) and P3, P4 (parietal lobe). approach. Blocks to creative thinking are caused Discussion: Results showed that CM enhances by activation of the Default Mode Network, creativity, with d similar to other meditation equated with the Citta- våttayaù. Preventing studies, probably due to effects observed in its activation by meditation enhances access to the frontal (F3,F4) and parietal (P3,P4) lobes. creative states of awareness. Frontal lobe activation enables the parietal Aim and Objectives: To study the effect of lobes, containing skills and domain knowledge cyclic meditation, deep relaxation, on various for creative cognition. Next, the temporal lobes scales of adult creativity. Performance on the responsible for episodic memory are activated. ATTA test was hypothesized to improve. Results suggest that future research should use similar techniques. Differences will shed Study Design: The two experiments used the light on roles of different brain areas. Choosing Abbreviated Torrance Test for Adults (ATTA), techniques affecting precise brain areas used the most widely used, neuro-scientifically in creative cognition will achieve this best. researched creativity test. (1) 240 participants, Brain imaging techniques may produce key 120 experimental and 120 controls pre- and breakthroughs in such research. post- 4 weeks daily CM practice at Bangalore (2) 15 experimental and 15 controls, at Ministry Conclusions: Our results demonstrate that of Defence, New Delhi, pre- and post- 7 days Cyclic Meditation improves creativity compared practice, with additional EEG measures using a to Çaväsana. Correlations between creativity April 2019 29 31
test scores and EEG activity suggest the key to Association between Cyclic Meditation and connectome between the frontal and parietal Creative Cognition: facilitating connectivity lobes in delta and gamma frequency bands, between the frontal and parietal lobes. IJOY either singly or combined. We may conclude International Journal of Yoga. Vol: 12 Issue: 1 29-36. that research using EEG-based associations 5. Dr. Alex Hankey., Dr. Rashmi Shetkar., and connectivity patterns among brain regions (2016). Self-transcending meditation is may be fruitful, and yield new directions for good for mental health: why this should be research on creativity. That would point to ways the case. International Review of Psychiatry, to use Vedic Sciences to enhance the highest Volume 28, 2016 - Issue 3. potential of the brain, and develop higher states 6. Dr. Rashmi Shetkar., Dr. Alex Hankey., Dr. of consciousness for creative cognition and H.R. Nagendra., (2014). Optimizing innovation. Emotional Intelligence in Managerial Education; A role for Vedic Sciences. NMR The future of this research area may depend on Nitte Management review EBSCO. PubMed: what can next be proven to be scientific, building EDUVED Global Management Research. on present understanding of the biophysics of (GMR). Volume 8, Issue 2, December 2014. meditation. Of particular importance will be first 7. Dr. Rashmi Shetkar., (2017). How the person accounts of meditation; its deepest states Panchakosha Model of Experience fits the as per the wisdom of Yoga and the Upaniñat; understanding of Shunya and how it helps explain Quantum Reality. Proceedings of self-organised criticality, and its implications Conference – Delhi, ICCR, ICPR, ICHR, Delhi. for cognition; the Païcakoñäù model and related 8. Dr. Rashmi Shetkar., (2017). Cognition concepts. Future research should study how of Pure Consciousness and its Structure: different meditation systems enhance higher A Comparison of Vedic Theories with levels of cognition, especially creative cognition; Modern Science and their Synthesis. Special how they stimulate the mid- brain and influence Issue, Vedanta Congress - University of its development; and how they benefit mental Massachusetts, Dept. of Indic Sciences. health, and emotional and spiritual intelligence.. Publications: 1. Dr. Rashmi Shetkar., Dr. Alex Hankey., Dr. H.R. Nagendra, (2017). First Person Accounts of Yoga Meditation yield clues to the Nature of Information in Experience. Cosmos and History: The Journal of Natural and Social Philosophy, Vol. 13, no. 1, 2017. 2. Dr. Rashmi Shetkar., Dr. Alex Hankey., Dr. H.R. Nagendra, (2016). Reason for Health Benefits of Deep Meditation; Self Organized Criticality Restores Regulation to Optimal. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and medical research, EJPMR, 2016, 3(5), 435-441. 3. Dr. Rashmi Shetkar., Dr. Alex Hankey., Dr. H.R. Nagendra, (2018). Biophysics of Meditation in the Light of Complexity Biology. J. Indian Counc. Philos. Res. 4. Dr. Rashmi Shetkar., Dr. Alex Hankey., Dr. H.R. Nagendra., Balaram Pradhan., (2017). 32 30 Yo ga S u dh a
Self Management of Excessive Tension (SMET) was conducted for ONGC Officials from Mar 25 – 29. Totally, 37 participants were there. Chancellor, Dr. H R Nagendraji’s Lecture on Yoga is available in the following link with Russian Subtitles: https://disk.yandex.ru/ i/9BQZlLPtY8mJWQ Recently, few Russian Students from S-VYASA made it possible to publish the Guruji’s Happiness Analysis Lecture with Russian Language. Mumbai, Mar 8: Mr. Avinash Chatterjee, Alumni of S-VYASA, had conducted Ashtanga Yoga Session as a part of the celebration of International Women’s Day. April 2019 31 33
Manufacturer’s Manual In modern times there are many machines, gadgets and technological devices to make our g Dr. K Subrahmanyam lives comfortable. There are many electrical Advisor to Chancellor S-VYASA appliances in the houses for an easy living. We have laptops, palmtops, and there may be finger tops also soon. Every time a new machine or the nature in the prescribed procedure by device is made, the manufacturer gives a manual slow inhalation and exhalation. Any other to teach the customer how to use the device or local and different method of energizing the machine. body may endanger the functioning of the equipment and the healthy structure of the Human body is a wonderful machine with device. Therefore, pranayama or “breathing in hardware, software, subtle ware, causal ware, and breathing out” is of high priority. From the eternal ware, and blissful ware. This body- gross body, systematically we should proceed mind-intellect equipment is manufactured by a to have the highest benefit from the blissful maker called god. While giving this equipment body. Therefore, the physical structure is to be for use he gives us the makers’ / users’ nourished well, maintained well, and cleaned manual. The manual contains the anatomy and well. Within this gross body is the subtle body, physiology of the equipment. It also contains the mental sheath or the body which may turn a natural self-diagnostic methods and self- out to be disastrous if not properly stabilized. rectifying procedures. In addition to them there As every electrical appliance has a stabilizer is a natural healing method to tap the energy the mind and its thoughts have to be stabilized, from the electricity, a cord with a plug point controlled, silenced, and tranquilized. Next to is also provided by the maker. If any local or the mental body is the computer program which duplicate cord is used, the equipment warns is well within the device. It has to be kept up us that it is dangerous to have anything other to date. In other words brain or intellect is to than the original electric cord. Small defects get be sharpened or brightened. When all the four automatically diagnosed and set right by the sheaths- gross, vital, mental, and intellectual device itself. The entire method of using and the are well maintained, the usefulness of the warranty card are provided with the manual instrument is 100% successful by giving us the by the maker for the benefit of the user. That required product – blissfulness. manual to make use of this body-mind-intellect equipment is yoga. The panchakoshas: annamayakosha (gross physical body), pranamayakosha (vital body), manomaykosha (mental body), vijnanamayakosha (intellectual body), and anandamanyakosha (blissful body) are described in detail in the manual of yoga. In addition to this, the anatomy of the device, the physiology of the parts and their functioning also are provided in the manual. Energy is to be derived from 34 32 Yo ga S u dh a
If by any chance the device is not found to be days to recover without any side effects. If both functioning well, we cannot afford to take to a are not possible and available we have to take local mechanic for repair because the original ourselves back to the manufacturer called god parts damaged may not be available with for cure, recuperation, and complete health. This him. Also, while trying to repair the system he is Ishwara pranidhana of Patanjali and sharanagati may spoil some other part of the equipment. of Bhagavat Gita. Similarly, if the body-mind-intellect equipment Determination to keep the body-mind-intellect is not found to be functioning well we cannot equipment strong and useful is Raja yoga. To take it to a local doctor like an allopathic purify the mind and unfold the hidden flower physician or some other medical practitioner. of love is Bhakti yoga. To brighten and sharpen We have to take it to the maker who has made the software or the intellect for our requirement it and with whom there is the workmanship is Jnana yoga. The overall upkeep of the and the original spare parts. That is why the instrument for the use of everybody is Karma yoga manual (Bhagavat Gita) says, “come to yoga. To be benefited by the equipment and my feet, I shall set you right”. And this is called to be established in this blissful state of total sharanagati or prapatti. satisfaction is the Prapatti yoga. In short, if at If we go to a doctor with cough, sneeze or cold all we study the maker’s manual carefully and he may give us a medicine which may cure us of follow the instructions for our use of the body- the ailment within a week with side effects. If we mind-intellect equipment we are sure to succeed don’t go to any physician and allow ourselves to in enjoying the eternal happiness. That manual be healed by the nature we may take just seven is Yoga. Yoga Instructor's Course (YIC) Batch of Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) April 2019 33 35
S-VYASA ODL (Open & Digital Learning) Month of March was full of activity for YIC in great detail and helped them understand S-VYASA ODL. Eventful first week was busy the structure of the program. Mohan Kishore Jain with inauguration of in-house learner support is the coordinator at Eknath Bhavan, responsible center, Induction program for YIC students and for arranging and organizing learner support two days orientation conference for Zonal head activities. and state coordinators. On 2nd March Model Learner Support Center Distance learning in its new phase of Open was inaugurated at Prashanti Kutiram. Guest of and Digital Learning will reach out and spread Honor was Vinay Sahastrabuddhe. Also present awareness of Yoga as an academic discipline were the Director of ODL Prof. Ravindra Kumar, with centers all across the country. ODL is Chancellor S-VYASA, Dr. H R Nagendra and barrier free, easy, accessible, reaching out to Vice Chancellor Dr. B R Ramakrishna with team learner’s mode to educate at one’s own pace ODL. Santosha Hall is in-house Model learner and space, especially with wide range of Yoga support center for ODL programs. programs from short term certificate level to On 3rd and 4th March Orientation Conference Master’s degree. was organized for Zonal head and State On 1stMarch at Eknath Bhavan a formal coordinators to assist the growth of ODL in their inauguration and induction program was held respective cities. The theme of the program was for students enrolled for YIC program. There functioning of ODL and working of support were around 40 students present for the program. service network. The Vision of ODL- Yoga as an Guruji, H R Nagendra, Chancellor S-VYASA, Academic Discipline and the mission to spread addressed the welcome note to students Yoga to every door step will be achieved through online. Dr. Natesh Babu, Deputy Director this initiative. This will benefit learners with the ODL introduced S-VYASA journey and faculty treasure of Yoga as a way of life. The response present. Prof. Ravindra Kumar, Director ODL of the participants was positive to support and explained the students what is ODL and how flag the mission. will it function facilitating their passion for learning and Yoga. He spoke about the benefits they will get from the program and counselling support learners will receive. Dr. Kuntal Ghosh, program coordinator spoke about the Mar 2nd: With the Guest of Honor, Shri Vinay Sahastrabuddhe 36 34 Yo ga S u dh a
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