Introducing CYTER of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (2021)

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Welcome to
Our Esteemed Members of NAAC Peer Review Team

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Centre for Yoga Therapy,
Education and Research
(CYTER)
Integrating yoga therapy in healthcare with a salutogenic focus

3. Traditional modalities
of Yogic healing
integrated with
modern medicine to
enhance wellbeing at
all levels of human
existence.
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Salutogenesis, our Focus
Pathogenesis
Salutogenesis
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4. Introducing the Centre
Yoga therapy services initially functioned as a unit in
the MGMCRI hospital.
Then was integrated as part of SBV AIM HIGH
(Academy of Integrative Medicine for Holistic
Intervention towards General Health) initiative,
Centre for Yoga Therapy, Education and Research
(CYTER) was upgraded as a designated centre of SBV
from 1 November 2010.
Member School of the International Association of
Yoga Therapists (IAYT), USA.
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5. The innovative
integration of
traditional Yoga therapy
with modern medical
science, through a
conscious focus on
salutogenesis, thus
enhancing holistic
health and wellness.
To promote positive
health through
application of rationale
Yoga therapy for
patients of various
medical conditions.
To educate qualified and
competent Yoga
therapists capable of
practicing integrative
medicine.
To create qualitative and
quantitative research evidence
for rationale application of Yoga
as a preventive, promotive,
rehabilitative and curative
therapy.
To investigate the role of Yoga
therapy as complementary
medicine in addition to modern
medicine or in situations where
modern medicine has no
definite cure or palliation.
To investigate the role
of Yoga therapy in
association with other
methods of
complementary
medicine.
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Mission & Goals

6. An Integrated Set Up
At CYTER we are:
– Educating future Yoga therapists,
– Helping patients recover from their illnesses,
– Scientifically researching ‘Hows & Whys’ of Yoga.
Joseph Le Page,
Founder, Integrative Yoga
Therapy, USA
“There are many centers where you can get a
Yoga degree, attend a Yoga therapy session or
find Yoga research being undertaken. However,
to have all three happening in one place is
surely innovative. This center is indeed a role-
model that combines the best of the East with
that of the West.”
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7. Staff profile
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Designation No of Faculty
Professors 1
Associate Professor 1
Assistant Professor 1
Yoga Instructors/
therapist
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Staff 1
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8. Infrastructure
Maharishi Patanjali Yogashala
Thirumoolar Avai
Gitananda Dhyanalayam
Yoga therapy OPD
CYTER faculty, staff and students are freely
provided access to all SBV facilities such as
hospital, central library, IT services & research
laboratories etc.
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9. Governance
Guidance from VC, Registrar and Dean Faculty.
International Advisory Board
Director oversees all CYTER activities and
coordinates Yoga related activities at SBV.
Deputy Director manages and guides student and
patient related activities.
Assistant professor supervises all student and
patient related activities.
Yoga instructors and Research Scholars impart
therapy and training.
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10. National advisory board
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11. International advisory board
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12. Academic Programs & Enrollment
CBCS adopted for all courses with ©
4 PG Certificate programs in Yoga therapy of 3 months
and 6 credits each.
Hand-on clinical internship for Yoga professionals.
Valued based interdisciplinary certificate program in
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2013-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-21
PGDYT 18 11 4 10 + 7
M.Phil 2 1 1
PhD - - 2 12
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13. Teaching learning & evaluation
Yoga is usually found in Physical Education &
sports/Humanities departments of many universities.
At CYTER - hands on training in a clinical setting.
Lectures, lec-dem, group discussion, hands on training,
projects, case studies, portfolio etc.
Regular journal club, CME, seminars & workshops.
Extensive YouTube videos (> 400) and PPTs (> 120)
available to students for enhanced self-learning.
Formative and summative evaluation with portfolio.
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14. Student outcomes and progression
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Higher studies at SBV (6)
Entrepreneurship in YT (12)
Medical institutions (12)
Non medical institutions (5)
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15. Clinical Services
~ 30,000 patients
Adjuvant YT
OPD consultations
Individual focused
therapy sessions
Master Health checkups
In patient wards
Rural health centers
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6%
12%
20%
17%
12%
24%
9%
Neurology Pulmonology
Psychiatry Obs & Gyn
Dermatology General Medicine
Orthopedics
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Yoga Chikitsa Anukrama : CYTER Model ©
Yogic 12-point system of health evaluation
* Based on teachings of Swami Gitananda Giri

19. Wellness services
Focused on wellness as primordial prevention
Promoting physical, mental, social & spiritual
wellbeing
~ 40,000 participants
Morning and evening sessions at CYTER
Faculty, staff of SBV and their family members
Students of all streams at SBV
Rural health center of MGMCRI.
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21. Research & Scholarly Activties
23 completed & 11 ongoing research projects
Current inter-disciplinary studies focusing on
Psychophysiological effects in geriatrics,
Cardio-respiratory physiology,
Medicine, Pulmonology, nursing, dental, ENT, Opthalmology,
Dermatology , Obstetrics & Gynecology
Special children and Transgender community.
Published 137 research studies/ papers / review articles, 16
compilations/books, 7 chapters & 48 abstracts.
Adjuvant YT is found to halt disease progression not being
prevented by Medical Rx alone: COPD, DM, HT etc.
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22. Highlights
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23. Extension & Outreach
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International Workshops/Seminars/CMEs with >300
medical, paramedical, yoga professionals, students &
international delegates attending every year since 2013.
International Day of Yoga celebrations since 2015.
Regular awareness programs conducted at RHTC of
MGMCRI, SATYA, SADAY and Karunai Special Schools,
Helpage India, Serene Pelican, Cluny Hospice, Lions Club,
Rotary Club, schools, colleges, senior citizen welfare,
medical, Yoga & social associations locally.
Interactive Yoga Therapy workshops during International
Yoga Festivals organized by Pondicherry Govt. since 2014.
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24. National and International events organized by CYTER
2013/14- Yoga & Lifestyle/ Sleep & Meditation
2015/16- Therapeutic Potential of Yoga/Yoga in HPE; Yoga & Wellbeing
2017- Yoga & chronic diseases; Yoga chikitsa; Yoga & psychotherapy; and
International YT symposium
2018- Stress; Special educators of SATYA School; Scientific writing;
Swastha Manas; International YT symposium
2019- Indo French Workshop; Yoga Day; Holistic approach of Yoga Therapy
; Divyanga Yoga
2020- Yuva Yoga Sangamam (Mass Yoga Demo by ~ 550 students); IDY
Webinar on Role of Yoga in COVID19
2021- International Webinar “Enhancing Salutogenesis through Yoga Therapy”
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25. IHRC Co-sponsored by Ayush
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27. CYTER featured in “The Real Marigold Hotel – Series 4 -
Episode 2 “ in BBC One Channel
Chuckle Brother Paul Chuckle and the world famous cricket
commentator Henry Blofeld enjoyed Yoga with Dr Meena.
https://youtu.be/TzRM7M0SOPc
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30. Innovations & Best Practices
1. Choice Based Credit Courses in Yoga Therapy ©
2. Incorporation of Yoga Therapy Education in Nursing Curriculum – Sri Balaji
Vidyapeeth (SBV) Model ©
3. CYTER Yoga Therapy Educational Videos ©
4. “DIVYANGA YOGA”: The CYTER Model ©
5. “SILVER YOGA”: The CYTER Model ©
6. Administrative policy statement and SBV Policy on salutogenesis
implementation and SBV Standard Operating procedure for salutogenesis ©
7. “Salutogenic Approach of Yoga for the Third Gender: The CYTER model” ©
8. Standard Operating Procedure for Application of Yoga in Primary Health Care
(Voyaging of Yoga Basics to Grass Roots – VYBGR) ©
9. Integrating Yoga in Health Professions Education ©
10.MYFSC - Making Yoga Fun for Special Children ©
11.PURNAM : CYTER Model of Salutogenic Communication of Wholesomeness
in a Clinical Setting ©
12.YOGA CHIKITSA ANUKRAMA : CYTER Model ©
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34. Achivements
Only university based centre in India
recognized as Member School by the
International Association of Yoga
Therapists (IAYT), USA.
CYTER received prestigious "InSPA
Educational Excellence Award 2018“ from
International School Psychology
Association (InSPA).
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Featured in BBC One Channel
Certificate of Appreciation by Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of
India for significant contribution during 6th IDY with
theme “Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family”.
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35. Individual Faculty Achievements
The Director Prof. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, DSc in Yoga is member
of Ministry of AYUSH National Board for Y&N, International Day of
Yoga celebrations, National DM and Yoga program, & CCRYN.
Consultant for WHO. Member of Boards of IYA, NYSF & Advisor IAYT
& AAYT. 1st C- IAYT certified Indian.
Deputy Director Dr. Meena Ramanathan PhD, is first Pondicherrian to
complete PhD in Yoga. Extensive experience in Yoga for geriatric
population and special children. She is C-IAYT certified & is an
Examiner for YCB through IYA
Sri Dayanidy G, Asst Prof is UGC Net qualified, Master trainer for Yoga
Therapy Assistant Program of Health Council Skill Sector, Govt. of
India, examiner for YCB through IYA.
Sri Dhanushapnadeesh and Smt Sarulatha, Yoga instructors Awarded
“Best Yoga Teachers Award 2021” by TN Yoga Teachers Association.
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36. Prominent collaborations
AYUSH Ministry
Pondicherry Govt.
Indian Yoga
Association
IAYT
Kaivalyadhama
AMITY University
Dev Sanskriti
Vishwavidyalaya
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Prominent collaborations
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38. Future Plans
Collaborative Research Centre with CCRYN, Nodal
centre of AYUSH/HRD Ministry.
International Yoga Therapy Conferences
Multi-centric research studies- AYUSH, DST, ICMR
etc
Qualitative research with anthropological inputs
MOU with International Yoga & Yoga Therapy
Associations and Institutions.
Journal of Applied Yoga Studies in collaboration
with LMU and Maryland University, USA.
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“After a thorough search all
over India, I zeroed in on SBV
for my PhD in Yoga therapy
as it was the only institution
having such a holistic
integration of Yoga Therapy
with Modern Medicine”.
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Being a medical doctor, find
it easy to give holistic
treatment to my patient's
thanks to the CYTER team.
Always a proud alumni and
member of the CYTER and
SBV family.
CYTER helped me to re-model
myself with a new vision and aim in
my life so I can be a good human
being and serve humanity.
Dr. Vasundhra VR,
Kerala
Alumnus of CYTER
Dr. R Balaji,
Pondicherry
Alumnus of CYTER
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Blessed to be trained by living embodiments
of yoga therapy. Extensive hands-on
experiences not found anyplace else.
Shvetika Kaul, New Delhi
Alumnus of CYTER
CYTER is a unique place to
learn yoga therapy. Students
are privileged to be taught by
renowned teachers and work
with patients directly within
the modern medical setting.
Auriane Pellissier,
France
Alumnus of CYTER
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47. In summary
Focus on SALUTOGENESIS and holistic integration of Yoga
therapy with modern medicine enhances patient care.
CYTER appreciated internationally for its efforts in TCI
(Traditional Complementary and Integrative) Medicine.
At CYTER we are:
Educating future Yoga therapists (PG to PhD),
Helping patients recover from their illnesses,
Scientifically researching ‘Hows & Whys’ of Yoga.
>70,000 beneficiaries, 137 publications, 12 copyrights
23 completed & 11 ongoing research projects
CYTER can be nodal centre to train medical educators &
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