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Published on: July 22, 2023

A daylong seminar was organized at the Himalayan School of Yoga Science

The Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences, Jollygrant, in collaboration with the Indian Philosophical Research Council, organized a one-day national seminar.

In this seminar, students were provided information about various dimensions of Yoga.

The seminar was inaugurated after obeisance was paid in front of the portrait of Dr. Swami Rama.

Addressing the seminar, Professor Ganesh Shankar Giri, provided students with information about the various dimensions of Yoga. He said that Yoga is an ancient subject. Its description can be found in various scriptures like Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Mahabharata, and Bhagavad Gita, as well as in different philosophies like Jainism, Buddhism, Mimamsa, etc. Sage Patanjali has defined Yoga as ‘Yogaḥ Cittavṛtti Nirodhaḥ,’ which includes practices like Karma Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, and Abhyasa-Vairagya to control the mind, its modifications, and to overcome the five afflictions, including ignorance. The field of study in Yoga is vast, profound, serious, and useful.

Professor Omana Ray of Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalay said that Yoga is an extremely profound and serious subject, as it offers ways to overcome all human sufferings. Yoga also serves the purpose of life and adopting its practices in life can awaken various capabilities of an individual, even if the ultimate goal is not achieved.

Professor Kanchan Joshi, of Sri Guru Ram Rai Vishwavidyalaya, said that through various studies and research in Yoga, it is known that practices like asanas, pranayama, mudra, and bandhas enhance the agility of our physical activities. It results in the healthy development of the body, making it strong and energetic. Therefore, research in Yoga holds immense importance.

Dr. Ajay Dubey, Dr. Soma Lata Jha, Dr. Ram Narayan Mishra, Dr. Ankit Sharma, Virendra Dwivedi, Neelam Rawat, and others were present on this occasion.

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Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.