


Dr. Kamakhya Kumar (D. Litt) is a distinguished academician and an eminent scientist in Yogic Science. His contributions to the promotion and advancement of Yoga, both nationally and internationally, have left an indelible mark on the field.
Dr. Kumar's academic journey reflects a lifelong commitment to yogic science and scholarship. After completing his Master's degree from Bihar Yoga Bharati, Munger, in 2001, he earned the Doctorate on Yoga Nidra from Dev Sanskriti University. His contributions were nationally acknowledged when he was felicitated by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the then President of India, in 2006. Further honoring his distinguished academic journey, SVYASA University, Bangalore conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) in 2026.
With around 24 years of postgraduate teaching experience, he has authored 18 books and published 100+ research papers, accumulating 1000+ citations on Google Scholar. His scholarly works have significantly advanced Yogic research and practice.
Presently, Dr. Kumar serves as Associate Professor, Department of Yoga, Nodal Officer (RUSA), and Director of IQAC at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar. He has served as Head of the department of Yoga and Dean of Adhunik Gyan Vigyan with the same university and was a founding faculty member at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, shaping its Yoga curriculum.
He is the Editor-in-Chief of two esteemed journals: International Journal of Yoga and Allied Sciences (2278-5159) since 2012 and International Journal of Science and Consciousness (2455-2038) since 2015, while also contributing to various editorial boards.
He has convened 11 International Conferences, delivered invited lectures worldwide, and broadcasted a series of talks on All India Radio. His expertise has been sought after on national television, including DD National and DD Dehradun during International Yoga Day celebrations.
Dr. Kumar's influence extends to academic governance, serving as Member Secretary of NAAC Peer Teams for university evaluations across India. Additionally, he has significantly contributed to curriculum development as a member of the Board of Studies of several state and central universities. Recently he worked with the Curriculum Framework Committee, NCTE (New Delhi), and the UGC New LOCF Expert Committee as well.
His dedication has been recognised through prestigious honours, including the Global Outreach Healthcare Award (2020) the Yoga Academy Award in the year 2023.
A beacon of Yogic wisdom and scientific inquiry, Dr. Kamakhya Kumar has nurtured generations of scholars, elevated Yogic education, and strengthened its global presence. In recognition of his outstanding service.
A text book of yoga and health
Yoga as Art and Science of Living
Yoga in Synergy with Science
Applied Yogic Science
Scientific Exploration of Yoga
Yoga & Human Values
Human Excellence through Yoga
Yoga Sankskrit and Human Transformation
Revealing Scientific & Behavioural Aspects of Yoga and Spirituality
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| S.No. | Date | Topic | Program and Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 21/06/20 | International Yoga Day: Yoga as lifestyle (Live) as panelist | Doordarshan, Dehradun |
| 2. | 29/04/20 | Yoga during Corona period | All India Radio, Dehradun |
| 3. | 21/06/20 | International Yoga Day: Yogotsav (Live program) as panelist | Doordarshan, Delhi |
| 4. | 21/06/18 | Live commentary during Prime Minister’s Yoga protocol practice at FRI Dehradun as Yoga Expert | All India Radio, Dehradun (Relayed by all Radiostations of India) |
| 5. | 17/09/17 | Yoga and Health | All India Radio, Dehradun |
| 6. | 21/06/17 | International Yoga Day Special | All India Radio, Najivavad |
| 7. | 18/06/16 | International Yoga Day Special | Radio Bridge Program All 16 India Radio Delhi |
| 8. | 20/06/15 | Yoga for Youth fitness | Yuvvani program All India Radio, Najivavad |
| 9. | 30/07/12 | Importance of Yoga in goal achievement | Yuvvani program All India Radio, Najivavad |
| 10. | 26/07/10 | Yoga and Youth | Yuvvani program All India Radio, Najivavad |
| 11. | 26/12/09 | Yoga and its application in Women’s Health | Mahila Jagat program All India Radio, Najivavad |
| 12. | 26/12/08 | Women's Health & Yoga | Mahila Jagat program All India Radio, Najivavad |
| 13. | 19/05/08 | Health Tips | Swasthya Charcha program All India Radio, Najivavad |
| 14. | 30/10/07 | Yoga for Women's Health | Mahila Jagat program All India Radio, Najivavad |
| 15. | 27/03/07 | Migraine and depression & its Yogic Management | Mahila Jagat program All India Radio, Najivavad |
| 16. | 29/09/06 | Backache & it’s Yogic Management | Mahila Jagat program All India Radio, Najivavad |
| 17. | 03/01/06 | Mental depression & it’s Yogic Management | Mahila Jagat program All India Radio, Najivavad |
| 18. | 28/07/05 | Scope of Yogic studies for Youth | Yuvvani program All India Radio, Najivavad |
| 19. | 10/02/05 | Yoga and health | Yuvvani program All India Radio, Najivavad |
| 20. | June | Youth problem and yoga | Yuvvani program All India Radio, Najivavad |
Associate Professor
Dept. of Yogic Science
Uttarakhand Sanskrit University,
Haridwar, India
Associate Professor
Dept. of Yoga & Health
Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya,
Haridwar, India
Lecturer
Dept. of Human Consciousness & Yogic Science
Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya,
Haridwar, India
Co-investigator, in the research project entitled “Effect of Yogic Practices on Cardiac, Autonomic and Metabolic Parameters in patients of Coronary artery Diseases” at King Jorge Medical University, Lucknow, Funded by Central Council of Research in Yoga & Naturopathy, Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. Dec 2006-Dec 2009.
Ph.D supervisor at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
| S.No | Scholar | Title | Year/Date of Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Radhika Chandrakar | A Study on the Effect of Yogic-Spiritual Package on Pregnancy Outcomes | 08/04/2017 |
| 2. | Seema Patel | Effect of Yogic Intervention on Obesity: an experimental Study | 08/04/2017 |
Ph.D supervisor at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar
| S.No | Scholar | Title | Year/Date of Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shivcharan Naudiyal | A Study on the Effect of Nada-Yoga on Mental level of Yoga Sadhakas of Uttarakhand | 21/04/2022 |
| 2. | Anjana Uniyal | A study on the effect of Yogic intervention on the Hematological and Psychological Parameters of Cancer Patients | 17/06/2023 |
| 3. | Anupam Kothari | A Study on the effect of Yogic intervention on selected Physiological and Hematological parameters of Uttarakhand College going Students | 17/06/2023 |
| 4. | Pooja Devi | An experimental study on the effect of Yoga on Hb, TLC and BMI on college going girls of Uttarakhand | 17/06/2023 |
| 5. | Amita Patil | Pranayam vidhiyon ka madhumeh ke rohiyon par parne wale prabhav ka prayogik addhyan | 29/11/2024 |
M.Phil supervisor at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar
| S.No | Scholar | Title | Year of Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mukesh Dwivedi | Srimadbhagwadgeeta Me Yoga: ek Vivechnatmak Addhyayan | 2020 |
| 2. | Deepak | Samajik Samarasta me Yoga Ki Bhumika | 2022 |
| 3. | Ashish | Chhatron ke Samajik Samayojan me Yoga ki Bhumika | 2022 |
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