The Indian Yoga Association takes immense pride in bestowing the prestigious “Yoga Chikitsa Ratna” upon Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani for his extraordinary contributions to the field of Yoga Therapy and holistic healing.
Adding to this momentous recognition, Dr. Ananda was also honored with the InSPA Leadership Award 2024, which he received from Hon’ble Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, at Pondicherry University on 24th January 2025.
A visionary in the realm of Yoga and Complementary Medicine, Dr. Ananda serves as the Director of the Institute of Salutogenesis and Complementary Medicine (ISCM) and Professor of Yoga Therapy at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry. His invaluable contributions extend to national and global platforms, having played a pivotal role in numerous expert committees under the Ministry of AYUSH.
Dr. Ananda’s dedication to integrating Yoga Therapy with modern healthcare has inspired countless practitioners and scholars worldwide. His journey continues to illuminate the path of wellness,
healing, and transformation.
