
Faculty of Yoga Sciences and Therapy (FYST)

Dr. R. Elangovan
Principal's Message
Yoga is a method of education in society for successful living. It serves as a ladder for all those looking for healthy living and positive change in life. We are proud to be the first Faculty in Tamil Nadu to be established with the U.G., P.G., and research courses. We the teachers at FYST strive to provide the best learning opportunities to the student for progress in their careers and serve as best citizens in the future. The extraordinary infrastructure with well-spaced ventilated classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and peaceful meditation halls are exclusively developed to train yoga professionals. Well-experienced teaching faculty members at FYST with years of extensive experience are highly dedicated to developing their students. The FYST has recently received the prestigious “The Best National Institutional Award” for Yoga Sciences, and Therapy presented by Rotary Club of Chennai Harmony &NarchinthanaiVattam, Chennai. (2020-21) and the “International Educational Institution Award 2020” presented by Patanjali College of Yoga and Research Center®, affiliated to International Yoga Foundation, Mexico. The FYST located in the well-established MAHER campus with all resources will surely bring you upliftment in your life for sure.
Courses
The Bachelor and Master courses in Yoga widely focus on providing knowledge about Yoga concerning its origin, history, principles and various philosophies in Yoga.
The Bachelor and Master courses in Yoga therapy widely focus on use of Yoga as a therapeutic approach to cure various diseases and disorders.
Highlights
- First deemed to be University in Tamil Nadu to establish a Faculty exclusively for Yoga.
- First Deemed to be University in Tamil Nadu having Research degrees under Yoga.
- Largest yoga institution having courses, students, and scholars through regular mode in Tamil Nadu.
- One of the Associate centers of the Indian Yoga Association, New Delhi
Eligibility Criteria
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B.Sc (Yoga)
A pass in Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent. -
B Sc (Yoga Therapy)
A pass in Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany and Zoology/equivalent with Certificate course in Yoga. -
M Sc (Yoga)
Any Bachelor degree. -
M Sc (Yoga Therapy)
UG Degree in Yoga or yoga-related courses or any UG Degree with Diploma in Yoga or Yoga related courses (one year) or M.B.B.S/ B.D.S/ B.P.T/ B.Y.N.S/ B.A.M.S or associated courses. -
Ph.D. in Yoga
As per UGC and MAHER norms.
Research Publications
- K.J Sridevi, Dr.R.Elangovan (2020) Effect Of Yogic Practices On Body Mass Index And Stress Among Adolescent Stressed Girls. European Journal of Molecular and clinical science.
- B. Shalini, R.Elangovan (2020). Efficacy Of Yoga Therapy On Body Mass Index And Testosterone Among Adult Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome published in European Journal of Molecular and clinical science
- T. Sujatha, R. Elangovan (2020). Impact Of Yogic Practices On Physiological Selected Factors Of Overweight Adult Women. European Journal of Molecular and clinical science
- K.K.Indulekha (2020) Effect Of Simplified Kundalini Yoga On Systolic Blood Pressure And Blood Sugar Among Middle Aged Sedentary Women. European Journal of Molecular and clinical science
- K.Amuthadevi, R. Muthulakshmi, R.Elangovan(2020) Effect Of Yoga Therapy On Peak Expiratory Flow Rate And Stress Among Asthmatic Adult Women. European Journal of Molecular and clinical science
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What
makes us
special?
- 1000+ students of diverse backgrounds & cultures
- 50+ excellent faculties
- Various popular degree courses
- Assured campus placement in reputed companies
- Great research opportunities & internationally recognised PhD program
- Excellent facilities and infrastructure