The Essentials of Pranayama

The Department of Yoga Studies, Central University of Kerala, successfully conducted a two-day national online seminar titled “The Essentials of Prāṇāyāma” on 12th and 13th February 2025. The event focused on deepening the understanding of prāṇāyāma from scientific, physiological, and traditional perspectives.

Eminent speakers included Dr. Sharadchandra Bhalekar (Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala), Prof. Samiran Mondal (Visva-Bharati University), and Dr. Sridip Chatterjee (Jadavpur University), who shared insights on the science and traditional foundations of prāṇāyāma and its physiological mechanisms.

The seminar attracted participants from across India and was coordinated by a dedicated organizing team led by Dr. Subramanya Pailoor and Mr. Jampala Ganesh Ranadheer. It was well-received for its comprehensive academic and practical approach to prāṇāyāma.