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Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre: 040, 040, Tamilnadu, India Tamilnadu, India
Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre: 040, 040, Tamilnadu, India Tamilnadu, India
Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre No.16, 21st Main Road,Anna Nagar West, Chennai -600 040, Tamilnadu, India Ph. : +91 44 26183709 Fax : 91 44 42645587 Website : www.andiappanyoga.com Email : enquiry@andiappanyoga.com
About Us
Dr. Asana Andiappan is a pioneer in Yoga therapy and research. He established Asana Yoga Centre in 1950, near the riverbed of Tamirabarani, Tirunelveli of Tamil Nadu in South India. Dr. Andiappans research was predominantly on the curative effects of yoga based on the teachings of Thirumoolars Thirumandarim. In 1994, the centre moved to Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu to become the Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre that it is known today. It is recognized for its contribution in yoga research and development in both India and around the world. It is a world class centre which serves tens of thousands of local people who visit the centre for both yoga therapies and/or to attend the various yoga courses on offer including teacher training programs. The centre also offer a modern residential facility to cater to yoga enthusiasts who wish to visit India to attend the residential yoga courses and be certified. Our centre is aided and approved by Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy, under the Ministry of health and Family welfare, government of India. Currently, there are more than twenty franchisee yoga centre in Chennai city and more than fifty franchisee yoga centre all over India.
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Dr. Asana Andiappan is a highly accomplished yogi of international repute. He first trained in Yoga with Yogacharya S.Sundaram of Bangalore as a child, and later developed his own sequence of curative asanas based on the teachings of Sage Thirumoolar. Swami Sri Sudhananda Bharathiar endowed him with the title of Asana for his unrelenting pursuit of yogic therapy for common ailments. This privileged title is passed down the generations. Dr.Asana Andiappan established the Asana Andiappan Sundara Yoga and Natural Living Trust. This is a popular and immaculately run yogic healing centre in South India that administers disease-specific therapy through a yogic discipline endorsed by leading medical practitioners. Dr. Asana Andiappan was awarded the Yogarathna (Jewel of Yoga) for his distinguished yogic achievements, and has been especially commended for his approach to yoga in curing senility and dementia, and quite recently for his immaculate research on yoga for a healthy heart. He obtained his Ph.D. in Yoga from the Medicinal Alternative Institute in Sri Lanka, and is currently Honorary Professor of Yoga at various colleges in Tamil Nadu, including Siddha Medical Colleges in Chennai and Palayamkkottai. Dr. Asana Andiappan also chairs Adhoc Yoga Committees at well-established Universities. Among other things, Dr. Andiappan is a long standing President of the Tamil Nadu State Yogasana Association. As Vice President of the Indian Yoga Federation, he has organized over 10,000 yoga programs in India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Sri Lanka, China, Hong Kong, Australia. He has also Participated in several yoga programs for the world media, and successfully co-ordinated innumerable district, state, national and International level yoga competitions in India. As a successful yogic practitioner for over 70 years, Dr. Asana Andiappan's firm spiritual foundation is a beacon of light to those in search of peace and good health. A recognized corporate trainer, he has customized yoga practice modules for several high-powered government officials, senior executives, movie stars, and law enforcement personnel. Today, Dr. Asana Andiappan is the Founder and President of Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre, with more than twenty franchisee centers in South India that cater to clients, students, and teacher trainees from all from all over the world. Dr.Asana Andiappan has trained and motivated hundreds of yoga teachers around the world in the powerful and therapeutic techniques of Sage Thirumoolar. Besides editing two monthly journals, Yoga Kalai and Asana with a combined circulation of over 100,000 copies, Dr. Andiappan has published twenty five books on Yoga therapy and Naturopathy. Dr. Asana Andiappan was recently recognized for his tremendous contribution to Yoga with the 2003 Gandhi Award and Maharishi Patanjali National Award for Yoga by CCRYN, Govt. of India. A prestigious award in India, this the first time someone has been acknowledged in the field of Yoga. Such recognition, along with the medical validation of his research, the popularity of his televised yoga series around the world, and the many success stories among the patrons at his various Yoga Therapy Centers, have all given rise to Thirumoolars Ashtanga Yoga a widely recognized therapeutic yoga system in the world.
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Yogananth Andiappan was born to India's renowned and respected Yoga Guru Dr. Asana Andiappan, who explored the therapeutic benefits of Asanas on a scientific level, based on the classical text of Thirumoolar's Thirumandiram. He started learning yoga under the watchful eye of his Father and Guru at the tender age of two. He is the Secretary of Asana Andiappan Yoga and Natural Living Development Trust. Yogananth is extremely well qualified having received two diplomas (Yoga and Naturopathy, Yogic Science and Education), a Bachelor and Masters in Yoga and Naturopathy as well as a Post-Graduate Diploma from Dr. MGR University in Chennai, India. Yogananth's achievements do not stop here as he is currently in the process of completing his Ph.D. thesis on 'The effect of Yoga Therapy and Natural Diet on cancer patients as well as publishing a yoga encyclopedia book of 3,000 yogasanas, which has never been published before. His dedication to the practice of yoga has earned him many State, National and International Titles in yoga Championships. He has also conducted numerous workshops and demonstrations all over the world in countries such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and France. He has written a book "Yoga for students' health" and is the editor of the International monthly yoga magazine "ASANA". His recent high quality coffee table book, "Yoga from the Heart" is an inspirational guide for yoga lovers and art lovers alike. Today, Yogananth is also the Director of Yoga of Anahata Yoga, a luxurious professional yoga studio in the heart of Central, Hong Kong. He is the pioneer of introducing a complete yoga therapy series such as back care yoga, de- stress yoga, slimming yoga and Detox yoga, which is new to Hong Kong. Anahata Yoga and International Yoga Academy are also running a prestigious Yoga Teacher Training Course, which is accredited, by M.S. University, Tirunelveli and Yoga Alliance - USA with Yogananth being the Course Director. Yogananth's passion and mission in life is to spread the benefits of yoga to all those who are interested and open to its philosophy. In addition, he wishes to continue his research on the countless asanas and their benefits.
Kumari Lakshmi is currently completing her internship to be a medical practitioner. She started learning yoga at the tender age of two from Dr.Asana Andiappan and also one of the founding pillars of Asana Andiappan Yoga Centre, She has participated in numerous yoga competitions and won many titles and championships in state level, national level and international level yoga competitions. With her medical professional background, she has conducted many yoga research projects on the therapeutic benefits of yoga with eminent doctors and with Dr.Asana Andiappan on effects of Yoga therapy for heart disease, cancer as well as aids patients. Besides her medical training, she has completed her post graduate and master in yoga and is preparing to do her Ph.D on "Effects of yoga therapy for pregnancy and easy labour". She is now the chief executive officer of all the franchisee centres of Asana Andiappan Yoga Centre in Tamil Nadu. Dr. V Krishnamoorthy started learning yoga under Dr. Asana Andiappan at the age of five. He is one of the senior students of Dr. Asana Andiappan and has helped organize yoga awareness camps, corporate programs, yoga championships as well as other yoga related events. He has travelled all over India and has participated in many national level competitions and have won many titles. Dr. Krishnamoorthy has taught yoga to many high profile government officials, movie stars and school children. He has also written a book called "Simple yoga for health" in both Tamil and English. He has conducted many teacher training programs and natural diet camps in and around Tamil Nadu. He has completed his masters and Ph. D in Yoga and has motivated thousands of school children to practice yoga from their young age. Currently, he is one of the Directors of Dr. Asana Andiappan's Yoga and Natural Living Development Trust and the Sub- Editor of ASANA which is an International monthly magazine on yoga.
Corporate Yoga
Corporate life has a high tendency to induce stress which would result in several health complications. This stress together with poor dietary intake and pollution would compound these health issues. Asana Andiappan Yoga Program for corporate executives which include Pranayama and a series of Asana practice has been proven to dramatically reduce stress and thereby increases productivity. Some of our main corporate clients include Hair and Compounds Hindustan Level Limited Indian Overseas Bank Staff College Mega Soft Repco Bank Samsung Tamil Nadu Judicial Academy TVS group of companies
HCL Technologies Hyundai Group Medimix Police Commandos Saint Gobain Silver Line Technologies Tamil Nadu Police Training College
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Courses affiliated with Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University (I) Certificate in Yoga and Naturopathy (CYN)
This course is suitable for beginners and those who are looking to learn more about the basics of yoga therapy, yoga origin, history and philosophy. Eligibility : 8th Standard (Indian standard) Duration : 6 months Course type : Part time and weekend classes
Courses affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (I) Bachelor degree in Yoga and Naturopathy (B.Sc)
This course is suitable for serious yoga practitioners, those who are looking for government and career opportunities abroad in the field of yoga. A proper introduction to yoga therapy, yoga teaching and natural therapy treatments will be taught in this course. Students will gain experience in working directly with patients in our college and research centre. Eligibility : 12th standard (a direct 2nd year admission can be applied if the candidate has completed 12th standard and D.Y.N) Duration : 3 years Course Type : Part time and weekend classes
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Courses affiliated with Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
(I) Certificate in Yoga and Naturopathy (CYN)
Duration : 6 months
Subscription Fee
1 Year - Rs.360 (India) Rs. 600 (Overseas) 2 Year - Rs. 720 (India) Rs. 1200 (Overseas) Life Membership - Rs.10,000 (India)