Aim & Objective

The Objects of the Academy shall be:

  1. To study scientifically and to evaluate critically the potential of Yoga and allied traditions for the modern age and to reorient its study, teaching, practice and development with a view to build a stabler, less careworn and happier human society.
  2. To undertake all such activities necessary for promotion of the above objective such as:
  1. Organization of conferences/seminars/symposia/popular discourses/technical lectures in the field of Yoga.
  2. Promotion of classes/courses in Yoga on a scientific basis.
  3. Publication of journals, books proceedings of conferences etc. incorporating original research, review articles, commentaries on texts etc. in the field of Yoga.
  4. Establishment of libraries, reading rooms etc. in the field of Yoga.
  5. Cooperation with institutions and academics in India and abroad interested in Yoga and allied disciplines.
  6. Extension of advice and assistance to Government and other bodies in matters pertaining to Yoga.