Vikas Rawat

Academics

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in Yoga, S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Bangalore, 2015
PhD Thesis Title: Yoga For Physical Fitness in Adolescents
M.Sc. (Master of Science) in Yoga, S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Bangalore, 2009
Post Graduate Diploma in Yogic Science, HNB Garhwal University, Uttarakhand, 2002
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts), HNB Garhwal University, Uttarakhand, 2002

Work Experience

15 years of teaching experience in yoga
Estimated number of yoga students taught: more than 10,000
Courses taught:
- PDC, Arogyadhama Patients, YIC
- B.Sc. Yoga, B.Sc. Yoga Therapy, BNYS
- M.Sc. Yoga, M.Sc. Yoga Therapy, MD (Yoga & Rehabilitation), MD (Yoga)
- MBA (Yoga), M.Phil. (Yoga), PhD (Yoga)
Online program coordinator for a yoga course through the SWAYAM platform
Taught international students in the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation's Special Yoga Instructor's Course
Developed and taught the subject "Yoga for Sports" online
Currently working as Subject Matter Expert and Course Coordinator for Yoga for Physical Stamina under the SWAYAM project

Administration & Coordination

Current Roles:
- Principal, School of Yogic Sciences, S-VYASA Bangalore
- Academic Coordinator of Postgraduate courses at S-VYASA
- Chief Academic Coordinator of Undergraduate courses at S-VYASA
- Coordinator of the International Himalaya Yoga Olympiad conducted by S-VYASA
- Coordinator of Personality Development Camp conducted by S-VYASA
- In charge and Coordinator of the Sports department at S-VYASA
- Coordinator of the 'Yoga Instructor Course' of S-VYASA at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Other Experiences

Certifications & Honors

Invited Speaker in Seminar/Workshop in National Yoga Week (2013)
Invited Yogacharya in Uttarakhand International Yoga Festival (March 2015)
Invited speaker - Lakulish Yoga University, Gujarat (June 2021)
Invited speaker - Almora, Uttarakhand (June 2021)
Invited guest speaker in a national webinar on "Yoga with Ayurvedic Perspective on COVID-19" (June 2021)
Invited guest speaker in an international webinar on the Role of Yoga in Holistic Health during the COVID-19 pandemic (June 2021)
Resource Person in One Week Orientation Program for ICCR empaneled candidates for Teacher of Indian Culture (TIC) abroad (March 2022)
Invited guest speaker in an international webinar on the Role of Yoga in Mental Health and Well-Being (June 2022)
Special invited subject expert in 1st International Conference on "Role of Yoga and Indian Culture in Developing a New World" (April 2023)

National Workshops Attended

Seminar and Workshop on Yoga & Nature Cure (March 2007)
Seminar and Workshop on Yoga & Nature Cure (May 2007)
National Seminar on Bhagavadgeeta and Mental Health (September 2008)
CME on Ethics in Clinical Research (2010)
Workshop on Yoga for Mental Health (March 2010)
Workshop on Recent Trends & Techniques in Holistic Approach to Neuro-Rehabilitation (November 2010)
National Seminar on "Yoga & Cognition" (March 2012)
Workshop on Subtle Energy Diagnostics through Latest Technologies (November 2014)
Research Methodology Workshop (July 2018)