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 and research 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 integrative healthcare settings.

As part of MAHE's multidisciplinary academic ecosystem, the Division provides an environment that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development, 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 integrative 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 and integrative healthcare.

To contribute to health promotion, disease prevention, and holistic wellbeing through clinical practice, community engagement, and academic excellence.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

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, integrative healthcare settings, 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 integrative health. Scholars engage in original research contributing to the growing evidence base of yoga and its therapeutic applications.

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CLINICAL PRACTICE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The Division of Yoga contributes to health promotion, wellness, and therapeutic care through clinical services, academic training, research activities, and community engagement initiatives.

Located within the Triveni Centre at MAHE’s Health Sciences Campus and associated with Kasturba Medical College & Hospital (KMC), the Division provides opportunities for supervised clinical exposure and experiential learning within a teaching hospital environment. Students gain practical insights into the application of Yoga Therapy through clinical observation, patient interactions, and therapeutic training as part of their academic journey.

The Division also engages in outreach programs, wellness initiatives, educational activities, and health promotion efforts that support the broader application of yoga for individual and community wellbeing.

Through its integration within CIMR and MAHE, the Division fosters meaningful connections between education, research, clinical practice, and community service.

RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS

The Division of Yoga actively promotes research exploring the role of yoga in health, wellbeing, disease prevention, and supportive care. Research activities focus on advancing knowledge in Yoga Therapy and contributing to evidence-informed approaches in integrative healthcare.

FOCUS AREAS

·         Yoga Therapy and Integrative Healthcare

·         Women's Health and Wellbeing

·         Metabolic Health and Lifestyle Disorders

·         Mental Wellbeing and Meditation

·         Workplace Wellness and Occupational Health

·         Healthy Ageing and Quality of Life

·         Clinical and Community-Based Yoga Interventions

·         Emerging Technologies in Yoga and Meditation Research

WHY STUDY YOGA AT MAHE?

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. Students are exposed to perspectives from health sciences, wellness, and integrative healthcare, supporting a broader understanding of Yoga Therapy in contemporary contexts.

With opportunities for clinical learning, dissertation-based research, community engagement, and academic development, the Division of Yoga aims to prepare 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.

CONTACT US

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

📞 0820-2922101 / 23286

✉ yoga.kmc@manipal.edu

• MSc Yoga Therapy is offered by Division of Yoga, CIMR, MAHE Manipal.

ITS CURRICULUM INCLUDES:

• Classroom teachings, seminar, assignments and tutorials.
• Patient interaction for assessment and application of yoga therapy.
• Classical text, basic science and applied medical science.
• Application of yoga as therapy with the basic text knowledge.
• Sessional examinations, seminars and clinical studies.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Set up own yoga centres, work as yoga therapist and teach in colleges and universities.

• PhD in Yoga 

• Certificate Course in Yoga is a short term course offered by Division of Yoga, CIMR, MAHE Manipal.

• Elective Course is a Interdisciplinary 

Yoga Therapy Out Patient Department (OPD)

·         OPD Timings 7 A.M to 6 P.M

·         IP and OP Patients referred by various departments (Paediatrics, Medicine, OBG, Eye, Cardiology, Orthopedics & Psychiatry and other various departments of our Kasturba hospital) and other hospital & clinics.

·         Per each patient we will engage for 1 hour for 15 sessions/1-3 months

·         Per day number of patients average 40 – 45 (IP & OP patients)

·         Monthly number of patients average 850 to 900 (IP & OP patients)

·         General yoga classes for all. 

The Yoga Therapy Centre provides treatments for the following and many more chronic diseases.

The Division has got the facility of

1.      Practical Hall

2.      Kriya Room

3.      Meditation Hall

4.      Yoga Therapy Hall