Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy
An institute for authentic yoga, meditation, and Vedantic philosophy.
Rooted in the teachings of Swami Sivananda, the academy offers transformative courses in classical yoga, meditation, and Vedanta — guiding seekers toward physical wellbeing and inner awakening.
As part of the Viswa Seva Sangha Trust, this institution shares the larger mission of integrating academic rigour with values, culture and service.
Highlights
- Classical Hatha Yoga
- Meditation retreats
- Vedanta philosophy
Dr. Prasanta Pradhan
Retired IAS Officer, Founder Patron
Dr. Prasanta Pradhan, a Retired IAS Officer, is the Founder Patron of all the institutions under the Viswa Seva Sangha Trust. He has been practicing Yoga since his college days, beginning in 1973. Throughout his journey, he was closely associated with Satyananda Yoga Vidyalaya, Sambalpur (a branch of the Bihar School of Yoga, Munger), and is a Life Member of the International Divine Life Society, Rishikesh.
He has been spiritually blessed by eminent saints including H.H. Swami Premananda Puriji Maharaj, H.H. Swami Satyananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj, H.H. Swami Chidananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj, and Swami Krishnananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj. His deep spiritual involvement extends to the study groups of Chinmaya Mission, Bhubaneswar, and participation in numerous international and national spiritual conferences.
In the academic world, Dr. Pradhan has served as a Resource Person at the Academic Staff Colleges of Utkal University and Sambalpur University, conducting refresher courses for faculty members. He has also spearheaded numerous seminars in collaboration with both State and Central Government organizations and Public Sector Undertakings. Over the past five decades, his dedication has allowed him to acquire profound knowledge across the paths of Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Raja Yoga.
Faculty & Visiting Faculty
Faculty Members
- Dr Prasanta Kumar Pradhan - Director and President (M.A, MBA, LL.B, PGDCBM, DMPC, Ph.D, IAS Retd.)
- Prof(Dr.) Prasanta Kumar Acharya - Principal (O.E.S(I) Rtd, M.A, M Phil, Ph.d)
- Dr Chaturbhuja Bhuyan - Dean and R&D
- Dr. Manorama Panigrahi - Vice Principle and R&D (M.A Yoga)
- Dr Rajesh Manik - Guest Faculty and Research Coordinator (M.A, Ph.D)
- Santosh Kumar - Faculty and Overseas Coordinator (M.A in yoga)
- Girija Sankar Satapathy - Faculty (M.A and M.Phill)
- Usharani Panda - Faculty (M.A Yoga and M.Phill)
- Keshav Tripathi - Faculty (M.A in Yoga and Science of Living)
- Naresh Ch Mohanty - Faculty (M.A, M.Phill)
- Dr. Parnita Singh - Guest Faculty
Visiting Faculty
- Swami Santananda Saraswati - Traditional Yoga Guru & Saint
- Swami Jagadishananda Saraswati - Saint, Chinmaya Mission
- Swami Chidghananda Saraswati - Traditional Vedanta Teacher
- Swami Gambhirananda Saraswati - Gambhirananda Ashram
- Swami Omkara Tirtha - Risikeash, Uttarakhand
- Swami Purnananda Puri - Odisha
- Dr. Prativa Shree - Associate Professor, CU Himachal Pradesh
- Dr. Dinesh Prasad Swain - Professor, AIPH University
- Dr. Sibani Sankar Tripathy - HoD, Physiotherapy, AMRI Hospital
- Sri Sarada Kinkar Palit - Director, Vivekananda Yoga Therapy
- Dr. Kalyani Das - Ex-Reader in Zoology
- Dr. Chandan Ratha - Higher Education Dept
Admission Procedure
SYVA/SCISS invites applications for Admission to various courses for the academic year 2026-2028. Interested candidates can collect the Information Brochure and Application Form from the Academy office on payment of Rs. 300/- in cash.
The application fulfilled in all respects should be submitted to the Academy office either in person or by Regd. Post / Speed Post before the last date as notified.
Checklist of Documents Required
- H.S.C or equivalent certificate & Mark sheet
- +2 Pass Certificate & Mark sheet
- +3 / Degree / Graduation Certificate & Consolidated Mark sheet
- College Leaving Certificate (Original)
- Migration Certificate (Original)
- Conduct Certificate from the institution last attended
Course Fee Structure (2026-2028)
| Course Name | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. in Yoga | Rs. 25,000/- | Rs. 15,000/- | Rs. 40,000/- |
| MTTM (Tourism) | Rs. 25,000/- | Rs. 15,000/- | Rs. 40,000/- |
| MRM & GS (Rural) | Rs. 25,000/- | Rs. 15,000/- | Rs. 40,000/- |
| BID (Interior Design/Yr) | Rs. 45,000/- | Rs. 35,000/- | Rs. 80,000/- |
* Note: Examination fees and other university charges are extra.
Administrative Office
Name: Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy
Address: Plot No.: F-115, Goutam Nagar, Bhubaneswar 751014, Odisha
Helpline / Phone: +91-9437764095, 9690576637, 9438055900
Landline: 0674-2430311
Email: syvacademy2015@gmail.com
Campuses
Campus I:
Plot No. 132/1739, Near Kedar Gouri Temple, Old Town, Bhubaneswar.
Campus II:
Plot No. 251, At- Sishu Vihar, PO- KIIT Campus, Patia, Bhubaneswar.
A look inside our campus
