Academy of Yoga and Oriental Studies, Bhubaneswar

The Academy of Yoga and Oriental Studies, Bhubaneswar, launched in 2006, is the specialised centre of learning yoga and oriental systems of practice. This affiliated college is situated in Bhubaneswar Odisha the city known to be the capital of technology and art and culture where ancient tradition and modern principles go hand in hand.

Lack of ranking data though, the academy is unique to holistic studies especially in yoga education in the whole field.

The institute has endowed faculty of 6 dedicated professionals with specialisation in Yoga and offers Master’s programme in Yoga in order to cater the needs of the students who feel elated to go beyond the surface level of this ancient science as well as practical application of the same in the present world.

The Academy of Yoga and Oriental Studies has booking policy that it ensures that the environment of the students is correct. The institute has a well stocked library that makes many cultures and traditions such as Yoga, oriental university available to students. In lieu of training, the college has departmental-based laboratories to enable the students to have practical sessions.

It also Capitalises on technology with a good IT infrastructure, which prepares the students for the modern technological societies. First aid facilities include the academy’s health centre as the academy focuses on the issue of health and wellness. In a bid to balance the college activities, the college provides the following sporting amenities so as to foster physical participation in addition to academic work.

The Academy of Yoga and Oriental Studies currently offers one primary course: an MA in Yoga , an MA in Yoga Therapy and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Yoga. It is a full-time course and takes two years to complete having a clear focus on detailing on various aspects of yoga in philosophy, practice, and its place in current society.

Quantitative data on intake are lacking, however, the goal of cultivating yoga professionals with well-developed knowledge and corresponding practice is set.

It is possible that the course structure contains elements of classical and new yoga practices, methodologies of scientific research, and applied practices, thus training students for professional activity in the areas of yoga as an instructor, therapist, scientist, etc.

The admission requirements of the Academy of Yoga and Oriental studies specifically for the MA Yoga programme is in a way that filters out students with utmost enthusiasm and understanding of the yoga subject.