LOKESHA HUTCHAPPA
Date and place of birth : 22ND JULY, 1975 / Bangalore
Nationality : Indian
Designation : Director
Address for correspondence : SANKALPA Yoga and Natural Health Center
# 322, 7th Cross, Bhuvaneswarinagar,
Banasankari III Stage
Bangalore – 560085.
Ph : 080 26698806
E-mail: lokesha@sankalpa.org.in
Web : www.sankalpa.org.in
Education / Experience:
- Master of Science, M.S., (Yoga and Meditation) from Hindu University of America, Orlando (2002).
Thesis on
- Literary research
- Concept of Prana in Yoga and Spiritual lore as part M S Thesis part I
- Experimental research
1. Oxygen consumption and Metabolic changes during OM Meditation, as part of M S Thesis part II
- Post Graduation Diploma in Computer application, PGDCA., Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (2000 - 2001)
- Yoga Therapy Instructors Intensive Training Program from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation (1995)
- Bachelor of Arts, BA., Bangalore University (1994)
- Research Project “Computer related Health Problems”
- Paper published “Awareness of computer-use related health risks in software companies in Bangalore. Indian J Med Sci. 2004 May;58(5):212-3.”
2. Professional Experience:
- Director, Sankalpa yoga and natural health Center, since from 2003 till date
- Course Co-ordinator Distance Education Program ( SVYASA A DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY) 2001 -2006
- Working as Senior Yoga Teacher in a project entitled “computer related health problems” founded by Central Council for yoga Research and Naturopathy
- Working as National Co-ordinator for Stress Management Program (SVYASA Yoga UNIVERSITY) 1998 to 2006
- Worked as Co-ordinator, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, Bangalore, (1998).
- Worked as Chief Yoga Therapist at Vivekananda Kendra and Vivekananda Institute of Culture in Guwahati, Assam (1997 -1998).
- Worked as Organizing secretary for the First international conference on Yoga in Daily Life, from December 20 to 22, 1996. Organized by Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore and Adyathma Sadhana Kendra, New Delhi.
- Worked as a Senior Yoga Therapist at sVYASA (1995 -1996)
Teaching Experience:
- Involved in teaching Theory and Philosophy of yoga while at Vivekananda Kendra and Vivekananda Institute of Culture in Guwahati, Assam (1997-1998) to the students of:
- Yoga Instructors Course
- Yoga Therapy Instructors Course
- Special courses on Pranayama and Meditation
- Advanced Spiritual retreats for senior citizens
- Theory and Practice of specific for Yoga Therapy modules for various diseases such as Bronchial Asthma, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back pain, Anxiety Neurosis & Depression, Obesity and Chronic pain.
Involved in teaching Theory and Philosophy of yoga while at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation ( A Deemed University), Bangalore (1998 till the present time) to the students of:
- Yoga Instructors Course
- Yoga Therapy Instructors Course
- Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy
- Stress Management Program
Theory and Practice of specific for Yoga Therapy modules for various diseases such as Bronchial Asthma, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back pain, Anxiety Neurosis & Depression, Obesity and Chronic pain.
- Visiting faculty in yoga for the Vivekananda College, Madurai, Tamilnadu, for the academic year 1998-1999.
Work shops on yoga for corporate sectors:
- Conducted special workshops on Yoga for Positive Health and Stress management at:
- TVS Suzuki Ltd, Hosur, Tamilnadu (1999 – 2001)
- Jetking Software and Hardware Institute, Jayanagar, Bangalore (2000 –2001)
- Sonata Software, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore ( 2000 – 2001 and 2004)
- Wipro Software, Electronic city, Bangalore ( 2000 – 2001)
- Phillips Software India Ltd., Infantry road, Bangalore ( 1999 – 2000)
Technical skills:
Yoga:
Practice: Asanas, Pranayama, Kriya, Meditation, Cyclic Meditation, Stress management program and Yoga Therapy ( for different ailments)
Theory : Raja yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Integrated approach of Yoga Therapy, Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Administrative skills :
- International SMET Co ordinator being organized for SVYASA.
- Distance Education Co ordinator for Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore.
Computer:
- Microsoft office
- Web designing
- Tally and Profit
- Net working
Language: Kannada, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu.
Other interest: Cricket, Football, classical Music and arts.
Conferences/Workshops:
Was one of the organizing committee member for the following conferences?
- Sixth International Conference on the frontiers in yoga research and applications, from December 19 to 22, 2001. Organized by Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore
- Second international conference on Yoga in Daily Life, from October 30th to November 1st, 2000. Organized by Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore and Gandhi Gyana Mandhir, Hyderabad.
- Fifth international Conference on the frontiers in yoga research and applications, from December 19 to 22, 1999. Organized by Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore.
- Participated in conducting the pre conference workshop on Yoga Therapy as part of the Second International Conference on Yoga in Daily Life, from December 13 to 18, 1998, jointly organized by Shanti kunj, Haridvar, UP and Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore.
- Second international conference on Yoga in Daily life, from 19 to 20 December, 1998. Organized by Shanthikunj, Haridwar, Utter Pradesh and Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore.
- Fourth international conference on the frontiers in yoga research and applications, from December 19 to 22, 1997. Organized by Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore.
- Participated in conducting the pre conference workshop on Yoga Therapy as part of the First International Conference on Yoga in Daily Life, from December 13 to 19, 1996, organized by Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore and Adhyathma Sadhana Kendra, New Delhi.
- First international conference on Yoga in Daily Life, from December 20 to 22, 1996. Organized by Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore and Adyathma Sadhana Kendra, New Delhi.
- Third international conference on the frontiers in yoga research and applications, from December 19 to 22, 1995. Organized by Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore
- Second international conference on the frontiers in yoga research and applications, from December 19 to 22, 1993. Organized by Vivekananda Kendra Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore.
Experience as a Visiting Scholar:
- Invited to Singapore to conduct work shops (10-21 November 2000) -:
- Yoga Therapy for Bronchial Asthma
- Yoga Therapy for Hypertension and
- Yoga Therapy for Diabetes
Deputed to United Arab Emirates ( 24 April - 12th June, 2001) to conduct:
- Yoga Therapy Camps for Anxiety Neurosis, Bronchial Asthma at Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Yoga Therapy Camps for Hypertension and Obesity, at Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Yoga Therapy Camps for Depression and Obesity, at Allen United Arab Emirates
- Work shop on Yoga for Positive Health at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Visited Turkey (Izmir, Ankara, Istanbul) during October, November and December 2003 and conducted
- Yoga Teachers Training in Izmir from 1st November to 21st November 2003
- Therapy Camp in Istanbul from 22nd November to 30th November 2003
- Yoga Teachers Training in Ankara from 1st December to 21st December 2003
- Visited Turkey and other European countries during November and December 2004
- Visited Turkey and other European countries during November and December 2006
Donation
made to Sankalpa Yoga and Natural Health
Centre, are exampted from Income Tax
under section 80G of income tax act
1961.
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