Aim & Objective
The Objects of the Academy shall be:
- 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.
- To undertake all such activities necessary for promotion of the above objective such as:
- Organization of conferences/seminars/symposia/popular discourses/technical lectures in the field of Yoga.
- Promotion of classes/courses in Yoga on a scientific basis.
- Publication of journals, books proceedings of conferences etc. incorporating original research, review articles, commentaries on texts etc. in the field of Yoga.
- Establishment of libraries, reading rooms etc. in the field of Yoga.
- Cooperation with institutions and academics in India and abroad interested in Yoga and allied disciplines.
- Extension of advice and assistance to Government and other bodies in matters pertaining to Yoga.