ABOUT THE DIVISION

The Division of Yoga, under the Centre for Integrative Medicine & Research (CIMR), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), is dedicated to advancing education, research, and clinical application of Yoga Therapy within an integrative healthcare framework.

With a legacy spanning over four decades, the Division has contributed to the development of Yoga Therapy education, research, and clinical practice while continually adapting to evolving healthcare needs. The Division offers postgraduate and doctoral programs that integrate classical yogic knowledge with contemporary scientific understanding, therapeutic application, and academic inquiry.

The Division actively engages in teaching, research, clinical training, and community outreach, with a focus on promoting evidence-informed Yoga Therapy for health, wellbeing, disease prevention, and supportive care. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and research-driven learning, students are prepared to contribute meaningfully to wellness, academics, research, and healthcare settings.

Located at the Triveni Centre within MAHE's Health Sciences Campus, the Division provides an environment that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development, innovation, and lifelong learning while preserving the rich traditions of yoga and its therapeutic applications.

VISION

To be a centre of excellence in Yoga Therapy education, research, and healthcare, advancing the application of yogic knowledge for health, wellbeing, and societal benefit.

MISSION

• To provide high-quality education that integrates classical yogic wisdom with contemporary scientific knowledge and therapeutic practice.
• To develop competent, ethical, and research-oriented Yoga Therapy professionals capable of contributing to diverse healthcare and wellness settings.
• To promote interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and evidence-informed research in Yoga Therapy.
• To contribute to health promotion, disease prevention, and holistic wellbeing through clinical practice, community engagement, and academic excellence.

The Division of Yoga offers postgraduate and doctoral programs designed to advance knowledge, clinical competence, and research in Yoga Therapy.

M.Sc. Yoga Therapy

A two-year postgraduate program integrating classical yogic knowledge, therapeutic application, clinical training, and research. The program prepares graduates for professional opportunities in wellness, healthcare, academics, and research.

Learn More:
https://www.manipal.edu/cimr/program-list/msc-yoga-therapy.html

Ph.D. in Yoga Therapy

A doctoral program focused on advanced research in Yoga Therapy, Yoga Science, and health-related applications of yoga. Scholars engage in original research contributing to the growing scientific understanding of yoga and its therapeutic potential.

Learn More: https://www.manipal.edu/mu/academics/phd.html

The Division of Yoga provides Yoga Therapy services through its dedicated Yoga Therapy Outpatient Department (OPD), supporting health promotion, wellness, and patient care.

Located within MAHE's Health Sciences Campus and associated with Kasturba Medical College & Hospital (KMC), the OPD receives referrals from various clinical departments and specialties, including Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Psychiatry, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, and other healthcare services.

The facility also serves self-referred individuals, patients referred from external healthcare institutions, MAHE students, MAHE staff, and members of the wider community seeking Yoga Therapy support for health and wellbeing.

Students gain valuable experiential learning through supervised clinical exposure, patient interaction, therapeutic observation, and application of Yoga Therapy approaches within real-world healthcare settings.

The Division also participates in community outreach programs, wellness initiatives, Yoga Therapy camps, and public health activities that support the broader application of yoga for individual and community wellbeing.

Areas of Clinical Support

• Lifestyle and Metabolic Health
• Musculoskeletal Health
• Women's Health and Wellbeing
• Mental Health and Stress Management
• Respiratory Health
• Healthy Ageing and Wellness
• Supportive and Preventive Care
• Health Promotion and Wellbeing 

The Division of Yoga actively promotes interdisciplinary research exploring the role of yoga in health, wellbeing, disease prevention, and healthcare. Research activities combine traditional yogic knowledge with contemporary scientific approaches to advance evidence-informed Yoga Therapy.

Faculty and students engage in research that contributes to the scientific understanding of yoga and its applications across diverse populations and health conditions.

Research Collaborations & Ecosystem

The Division actively collaborates with faculty and researchers across MAHE, including the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), health sciences disciplines, public health, life sciences, management, and other academic domains. These collaborations support interdisciplinary research exploring the applications of yoga in healthcare, technology, wellbeing, education, and society.

Faculty members contribute to academic, professional, and advisory bodies through committee memberships, expert panels, curriculum development initiatives, and collaborative academic activities. The Division continues to expand partnerships through collaborative projects, institutional engagements, and professional networks.

Research activities are supported through clinical collaborations, postgraduate dissertations, doctoral research, community-based studies, and emerging technology platforms including EEG and Virtual Reality-based investigations.

Research Focus Areas

• Yoga Therapy and Healthcare
• Women's Health and Wellbeing
• Lifestyle and Metabolic Disorders
• Mental Health, Meditation, and Stress Management
• Workplace Wellness and Occupational Health
• Healthy Ageing and Quality of Life
• Clinical and Community-Based Yoga Interventions
• Neurophysiological and Psychophysiological Studies using EEG
• Virtual Reality Applications in Yoga and Meditation
• Emerging Technologies in Yoga Research 

The Division of Yoga is housed within the Triveni Centre, a dedicated facility that supports education, research, clinical services, and experiential learning.

Facilities

• Yoga Practice & Therapy Hall
• Academic Classrooms
• Clinical Consultation Spaces
• Research Facilities
• Student Learning & Discussion Areas
• Access to MAHE Health Sciences Library Resources
• Digital Learning Resources
• Campus-wide Wi-Fi Enabled Learning Environment

Students benefit from access to MAHE's extensive academic ecosystem, including library resources, e-journals, digital databases, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities across the university.

Faculty Expertise

The Division of Yoga is supported by an interdisciplinary team with expertise spanning Yoga Therapy, clinical practice, Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, Sanskrit, education, and research. This diversity enables the integration of traditional yogic knowledge with contemporary healthcare perspectives, enriching teaching, clinical training, and scholarly activities.

Faculty members actively contribute to education, research, Yoga Therapy services, academic committees, professional bodies, and collaborative initiatives within and beyond MAHE. Their combined expertise supports a learning environment that bridges classical foundations, therapeutic application, and evidence-informed practice.

Studying Yoga at MAHE offers the opportunity to learn within a multidisciplinary academic and healthcare environment that combines traditional yogic knowledge with contemporary scientific understanding and therapeutic application.

As part of the Centre for Integrative Medicine & Research (CIMR), students benefit from an ecosystem that encourages interdisciplinary learning, clinical exposure, research engagement, and collaboration across diverse healthcare and academic domains.

Located within MAHE's Health Sciences Campus and associated with Kasturba Medical College & Hospital (KMC), the Division provides a unique environment where education, research, and therapeutic practice intersect.

With opportunities for clinical learning, dissertation-based research, community engagement, and academic development, the Division prepares graduates for meaningful contributions to wellness, healthcare, research, and higher education.

LEGACY OF YOGA EDUCATION & THERAPY

With over four decades of contribution to yoga education, therapeutic practice, and research, the Division of Yoga continues to advance the integration of yogic knowledge with contemporary healthcare, education, and scientific inquiry.

The Division remains committed to preserving the rich traditions of yoga while fostering innovation, research, and evidence-informed therapeutic practice for future generations.

Division of Yoga
Centre for Integrative Medicine & Research (CIMR)
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal

📞 0820-2922101 / 23286

✉ yoga.kmc@manipal.edu