Asana Andiappan College of

Yoga and Research Centre

Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre

No.16, 21st Main Road,Anna Nagar West, Chennai -600 040, Tamilnadu, India
Ph. : +91 44 26183709 Fax : 91 44 42645587
Website : www.andiappanyoga.com Email : enquiry@andiappanyoga.com
 About Us
Dr. Asana Andiappan is a pioneer in Yoga therapy and research. He established Asana
Yoga Centre in 1950, near the riverbed of Tamirabarani, Tirunelveli of Tamil Nadu in
South India. Dr. Andiappan’s research was predominantly on the curative effects of yoga
based on the teachings of Thirumoolar’s Thirumandarim.
In 1994, the centre moved to Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu to become the Asana
Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre that it is known today. It is recognized
for its contribution in yoga research and development in both India and around the world.
It is a world class centre which serves tens of thousands of local people who visit the
centre for both yoga therapies and/or to attend the various yoga courses on offer
including teacher training programs. The centre also offer a modern residential facility
to cater to yoga enthusiasts who wish to visit India to attend the residential yoga
courses and be certified. Our centre is aided and approved by Central Council for
Research in Yoga and Naturopathy, under the Ministry of health and Family welfare,
government of India.
Currently, there are more than twenty franchisee yoga centre in Chennai city and more
than fifty franchisee yoga centre all over India.

Daily Yoga Class:

We offer regular yoga classes which are open to the general public. The classes are
taught by a well trained team of professional yoga masters trained under Dr. Asana
Andiappan himself. We also conduct tailor made yoga therapy program for people
suffering from various ailments. The most common diseases that can be treated in our
effective yoga therapy program include but not limited to the following:
Arthritis, Asthma, Back Pain, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Hormonal Imbalance,
Heart Conditions, Impotency, Kidney Disorder, Menstrual Disorder, Migraine, Nervous
Disorders and Obesity
Daily Class Timings
Mornings - 06:00 - 10:00 (any one hour within this time frame)
Evenings - 17:00 - 20:30 (any one hour within time frame)
We also offer special yoga training for students and kids, pregnant women, physically
and mentally challenged people
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 About our Founder and Chairman
Dr. Asana Andiappan is a highly accomplished yogi of international repute. He first trained in Yoga with
Yogacharya S.Sundaram of Bangalore as a child, and later developed his own sequence of curative asanas based
on the teachings of Sage Thirumoolar.

Swami Sri Sudhananda Bharathiar endowed him with the title of “Asana” for his unrelenting pursuit of yogic
therapy for common ailments. This privileged title is passed down the generations. Dr.Asana Andiappan
established the Asana Andiappan Sundara Yoga and Natural Living Trust. This is a popular and immaculately run
yogic healing centre in South India that administers disease-specific therapy through a yogic discipline endorsed
by leading medical practitioners.

Dr. Asana Andiappan was awarded the Yogarathna (Jewel of Yoga) for his distinguished yogic achievements, and
has been especially commended for his approach to yoga in curing senility and dementia, and quite recently for
his immaculate research on yoga for a healthy heart. He obtained his Ph.D. in Yoga from the Medicinal Alternative
Institute in Sri Lanka, and is currently Honorary Professor of Yoga at various colleges in Tamil Nadu, including
Siddha Medical Colleges in Chennai and Palayamkkottai. Dr. Asana Andiappan also chairs Adhoc Yoga
Committees at well-established Universities.

Among other things, Dr. Andiappan is a long standing President of the Tamil Nadu State Yogasana Association. As
Vice President of the Indian Yoga Federation, he has organized over 10,000 yoga programs in India, Malaysia,
Singapore, and Sri Lanka, China, Hong Kong, Australia. He has also Participated in several yoga programs for the
world media, and successfully co-ordinated innumerable district, state, national and International level yoga
competitions in India.

As a successful yogic practitioner for over 70 years, Dr. Asana Andiappan's firm spiritual foundation is a beacon of
light to those in search of peace and good health. A recognized corporate trainer, he has customized yoga
practice modules for several high-powered government officials, senior executives, movie stars, and law
enforcement personnel.

Today, Dr. Asana Andiappan is the Founder and President of Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research
Centre, with more than twenty franchisee centers in South India that cater to clients, students, and teacher
trainees from all from all over the world. Dr.Asana Andiappan has trained and motivated hundreds of yoga
teachers around the world in the powerful and therapeutic techniques of Sage Thirumoolar.

Besides editing two monthly journals, Yoga Kalai and Asana with a combined circulation of over 100,000 copies,
Dr. Andiappan has published twenty five books on Yoga therapy and Naturopathy.

Dr. Asana Andiappan was recently recognized for his tremendous contribution to Yoga with the 2003 Gandhi
Award and Maharishi Patanjali National Award for Yoga by CCRYN, Govt. of India. A prestigious award in India, this
the first time someone has been acknowledged in the field of Yoga. Such recognition, along with the medical
validation of his research, the popularity of his televised yoga series around the world, and the many success
stories among the patrons at his various Yoga Therapy Centers, have all given rise to Thirumoolar’s Ashtanga Yoga
a widely recognized therapeutic yoga system in the world. P. 2
 Yogananth Andiappan was born to India's renowned and respected Yoga Guru Dr. Asana
Andiappan, who explored the therapeutic benefits of Asanas on a scientific level, based on the
classical text of Thirumoolar's Thirumandiram. He started learning yoga under the watchful
About our Secretary

eye of his Father and Guru at the tender age of two. He is the Secretary of Asana Andiappan
Yoga and Natural Living Development Trust.
Yogananth is extremely well qualified having received two diplomas (Yoga and Naturopathy,
Yogic Science and Education), a Bachelor and Masters in Yoga and Naturopathy as well as a
Post-Graduate Diploma from Dr. MGR University in Chennai, India. Yogananth's achievements
do not stop here as he is currently in the process of completing his Ph.D. thesis on 'The effect
of Yoga Therapy and Natural Diet on cancer patients’ as well as publishing a yoga encyclopedia
book of 3,000 yogasanas, which has never been published before. His dedication to the
practice of yoga has earned him many State, National and International Titles in yoga
Championships. He has also conducted numerous workshops and demonstrations all over the
world in countries such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and France. He
has written a book "Yoga for students' health" and is the editor of the International monthly
yoga magazine "ASANA". His recent high quality coffee table book, "Yoga from the Heart" is an
inspirational guide for yoga lovers and art lovers alike.
Today, Yogananth is also the Director of Yoga of Anahata Yoga, a luxurious professional yoga
studio in the heart of Central, Hong Kong. He is the pioneer of introducing a complete yoga
therapy series such as back care yoga, de- stress yoga, slimming yoga and Detox yoga, which
is new to Hong Kong. Anahata Yoga and International Yoga Academy are also running a
prestigious Yoga Teacher Training Course, which is accredited, by M.S. University, Tirunelveli
and Yoga Alliance - USA with Yogananth being the Course Director.
Yogananth's passion and mission in life is to spread the benefits of yoga to all those who are
interested and open to its philosophy. In addition, he wishes to continue his research on the
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Kumari Lakshmi is currently completing her internship to be a
medical practitioner. She started learning yoga at the tender
age of two from Dr.Asana Andiappan and also one of the
founding pillars of Asana Andiappan Yoga Centre, She has
participated in numerous yoga competitions and won many
titles and championships in state level, national level and
international level yoga competitions. With her medical
professional background, she has conducted many yoga
research projects on the therapeutic benefits of yoga with
eminent doctors and with Dr.Asana Andiappan on effects of
Yoga therapy for heart disease, cancer as well as aids patients.
Besides her medical training, she has completed her post
graduate and master in yoga and is preparing to do her Ph.D
on "Effects of yoga therapy for pregnancy and easy labour".
She is now the chief executive officer of all the franchisee
centres of Asana Andiappan Yoga Centre in Tamil Nadu.

Dr. V Krishnamoorthy started learning yoga under Dr. Asana

Andiappan at the age of five. He is one of the senior students of
Dr. Asana Andiappan and has helped organize yoga awareness
camps, corporate programs, yoga championships as well as other
yoga related events. He has travelled all over India and has
participated in many national level competitions and have won
many titles.

Dr. Krishnamoorthy has taught yoga to many high profile

government officials, movie stars and school children. He has also
written a book called "Simple yoga for health" in both Tamil and
English. He has conducted many teacher training programs and
natural diet camps in and around Tamil Nadu. He has completed
his masters and Ph. D in Yoga and has motivated thousands of
school children to practice yoga from their young age. Currently,
he is one of the Directors of Dr. Asana Andiappan's Yoga and
Natural Living Development Trust and the Sub- Editor of ASANA
which is an International monthly magazine on yoga.

Corporate Yoga
Corporate life has a high tendency to induce stress which would result in several health complications.
This stress together with poor dietary intake and pollution would compound these health issues.

Asana Andiappan Yoga Program for corporate executives which include Pranayama and a series of
Asana practice has been proven to dramatically reduce stress and thereby increases productivity.

Some of our main corporate clients include

• Hair and Compounds • HCL Technologies
• Hindustan Level Limited • Hyundai Group
• Indian Overseas Bank Staff College • Medimix
• Mega Soft • Police Commandos
• Repco Bank • Saint Gobain
• Samsung • Silver Line Technologies
• Tamil Nadu Judicial Academy • Tamil Nadu Police Training College
• TVS group of companies P. 4
 Residential Yoga Teacher Training Course
Affiliated with International Yoga Academy – Hong Kong and Yoga Alliance – USA

(I) Residential Yoga Therapy Treatment Program

The College of Yoga and Research Centre is well known not only for its credible yoga training
programs but also for its residential yoga therapy training program for various diseases. Both
single and twin bed accommodation are offered with en-suite bathroom, twenty four hours
electricity, with back up and water supply. We provide fresh vegetarian and natural food from
our very own natural diet restaurant. Dr. Asana Andiappan and his team of yoga therapist and
yoga masters offer effective yoga therapy programs to the residential training students three
sessions per day, morning, afternoon and evening.

For more details about the accommodation or residential yoga therapy programs please email
to enquiry@andiappanyoga.com or call our centre, +91 44 26183709.

(II) 200hrs Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course – 18 Days

This course is most suitable for foreigners who wish to travel to India to learn the foundation of
yoga philosophy, history and yoga therapy. This is a basic introduction course that covers all
the aspects of yoga practice and teaching. Students are trained under the direct supervision of
Dr.Asana Andiappan and his team of yoga therapist and yoga masters.

(III) 500hrs Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Certificate Course – 45 Days

This course is best suitable for Foreign Nationals those who travel to India to learn about yoga
therapy and natural diet methods. A good detailed knowledge about Yoga Therapy, anatomy
and physiology; natural diet methods, yoga therapy for major ailments etc. are covered in this
course.

(IV) 200hrs Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course – 18 Days

This course is suitable for anyone who is a regular yoga practitioner and would like to develop
their Hatha yoga practice and teaching skills. Students are introduced from basics to advanced
hatha yoga poses in various series which include back bending, front bending, twisting,
inversion, balancing and seated postures. This intensive course takes you to new limits and to
help one explore the immense possibility of their body, mind and spirit.

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Courses affiliated with Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
(I) Certificate in Yoga and Naturopathy (CYN)
This course is suitable for beginners and those who are looking to learn more about the basics
of yoga therapy, yoga origin, history and philosophy.
Eligibility : 8th Standard (Indian standard)
Duration : 6 months
Course type : Part time and weekend classes
(II) Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy (DYN)
This course is suitable for medical and para-medical students who would like to teach yoga in
hospitals, schools, colleges and other recreation clubs. More indepth knowledge on yoga
therapy and naturopathy will be covered in this course.
Eligibility : 10th Standard
Duration : 1 year
Course Type : Part time and weekend classes
(III) Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy (PGDYN)
This course is suitable for serious yoga practitioners and those who are preparing to have a
career in yoga field. This course will cover details of yoga research, yoga therapy and natural
therapy treatments.
Eligibility : any degree and 12th standard mark sheet
Duration : 1 year
Course Type : Part Time and Weekend Classes
Courses affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
(I) Bachelor degree in Yoga and Naturopathy (B.Sc)
This course is suitable for serious yoga practitioners, those who are looking for government
and career opportunities abroad in the field of yoga. A proper introduction to yoga therapy,
yoga teaching and natural therapy treatments will be taught in this course. Students will gain
experience in working directly with patients in our college and research centre.
Eligibility : 12th standard
(a direct 2nd year admission can be applied if the candidate has completed
12th standard and D.Y.N)
Duration : 3 years
Course Type : Part time and weekend classes
(II) Master degree in Yoga and Naturopathy (M.Sc)
This course is suitable for medical professionals, alternative medical practitioners, and
physiotherapists. Students can also try to pursue Ph.D in yoga research after completing this
course. This course will enhance the knowledge of yoga and provide more credential when
pursuing a career in yoga both locally and especially abroad. The course will also be very useful
if you plan to start your own yoga therapy.
Eligibility : any degree holder
(a direct 2nd year admission can be applied if the candidate has completed
any degree and P.G.D.Y.N)
Duration : 2 years
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Daily Yoga Classes:
Daily Class Timings
Mornings - 06:00 - 10:00 (any one hour within this time frame)
Evenings - 17:00 - 20:30 (any one hour within time frame)

Yoga books and Accessories

Yoga books written by Dr. Asana Andiappan, Yogananth Andiappan, Bangalore Sundaram, Dr. V. Krishnamoorthy,
Yogi T A Krishnan are available for sale at our head office located in Anna Nagar. Yoga blocks, Neti Pot, Yoga Mat, Yoga
Props, Yoga DVD’s are also available for sale.

Residential Yoga Teacher Training Course / Yoga Therapy Treatment Program

(I) Residential Yoga Therapy Treatment Program
(II) 200hrs Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Course - 18 Days
(III) 500hrs Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Certificate Course - 45 Days
(IV) 200hrs Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course - 18 Days

University Approved Yoga Courses

Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre offers various yoga courses affiliated with prestigious universities.
We also arrange job opportunities in India and abroad. Our students are now working as yoga masters in various yoga
therapy centers, hospitals, and fitness centers in India and abroad

Courses affiliated with Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
(I) Certificate in Yoga and Naturopathy (CYN)
Duration : 6 months

(II) Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy (DYN)

Duration : 1 year

(III) Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy (PGDYN)

Duration : 1 year

Courses affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

(I) Bachelor degree in Yoga and Naturopathy (B.Sc)
Duration : 3 years

(II) Master degree in Yoga and Naturopathy (M.Sc)

Duration : 2 years

ASANA - International Yoga and Naturopathy Monthly Journal

Asana publication is managed by Asana Andiappan Trust which publishes ASANA - a monthly International yoga
naturopathy journal. Yogananth Andiappan is the Editor and helps distribute the magazine in Asia. Articles on yoga
research, benefits of yoga practice, natural diet, yoga events, awareness camps and other yoga related news are
featured in this magazine. Subscription forms are available at your centre or online at www.asana-journal.com or
www.andiappanyoga.com.
Subscription Fee
1 Year - Rs.360 (India) Rs. 600 (Overseas)
2 Year - Rs. 720 (India) Rs. 1200 (Overseas)
Life Membership - Rs.10,000 (India)