School of Yoga Sciences Faculty

August 22, 2025 2026-02-11 5:25

School of Yoga Sciences

FACULTY

School of yoga Sciences having experienced faculty in the School, embodies a balance of traditional knowledge and modern academic rigor. They possess deep expertise in classical texts, philosophy, and practical aspects of yoga. With years of personal practice, they guide students with authenticity and compassion. Their teaching integrates physical postures, breath, meditation, and ethical living. Committed to lifelong learning, they stay updated with current research and global yoga trends. They foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment that nurtures personal growth. Their discipline and dedication serve as a living example for students. Such faculty play a vital role in preserving and evolving the true spirit of yoga.

Prof Rudra Bhandari

Dr Rudra Bhandari

Principal & Professor

Dr Subodh Saurabh Singh

Dr Subodh Saurabh Singh

Associate Professor

Dr.-Somlata-Jha

Dr Somlata Jha

Assistant Professor

Dr Mala Tripathi

Dr Mala Tripathi

Assistant Professor

Dr Ankit Sharma

Dr Ankit Sharma

Assistant Professor

Dr.-Saloni-Malik

Dr Saloni Malik

Assistant Professor

Dr Shivom Acharya

Dr Shivom

Assistant Professor

Dr Sandeep Kumar Singh

Dr Sandeep Kumar Singh

Assistant Professor

Dr Garima Jaiswal

Assistant Professor

Mr.-Rahul-Baluni

Mr. Rahul Baluni

Assistant Lecturer

Mr. Vijendra Dwivedi

Mr. Vijendra Dwivedi

Yoga Instructor

Ms.-Neelam-Rawat

Ms. Neelam Rawat

Yoga Instructor

Ms. Anuradha sharma

Ms. Anuradha sharma

Yoga Instructor

Ms.Kajal Pal

Yoga Instructor

Mr. Ashish Painuly

Mr. Ashish Painuly

Yoga Instructor

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International Endowed Chair Professor

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.