Yoga expert Dr K Raghavendra Pai takes charge as VC of Vyasa Bharati Triyoga University, USA
Mysuru: Dr. K. Raghavendra Pai, a noted yoga expert from Mysuru, has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Vyasa Bharati Triyoga University (VBTU) in the United States.
Vyasa Bharati Triyoga University is a US-based institution focused on integrating ancient Indian wisdom with modern education, with an emphasis on yoga, philosophy, and Indian knowledge systems, and operates within the global VYASA/Yoga Bharati network.
Originally from Karkala, Dr. Pai is widely recognised for his contributions to the promotion of Sanatana Dharma, yoga, and Vedic knowledge traditions, reports STAR OF MYSORE. With the passage of time, he has played a key role in spreading traditional Indian wisdom through structured education and training programmes.
He previously served as Yoga Director of the SDM Yoga and Moral Education Project at Dharmasthala, where he contributed to value-based learning initiatives.
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He is currently a member of the Yoga Certification Board under the Ministry of AYUSH, and has also served on the National Education Policy (NEP) syllabus committee, contributing to curriculum development and educational reforms in India.
Dr. Pai was a Visiting Professor at the Swami Vivekananda Study Chair in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Mysore. During his tenure, 13 scholars completed their PhD under his guidance, highlighting his role as a mentor and academic guide.
He is the founder of Sri Vedavyasa Yoga Pratisthana in Mysuru, where he continues to engage in research and training in yoga and Dasa Sahitya. He has also contributed to important scholarly works such as Gamana Yoga Sutras and Yoga Vishwakosha.
A distinguished yoga exponent, Dr. Pai has trained thousands of teachers and students across India and abroad. He is particularly known for developing the concept of “Yogic Walk – Gamana Yoga Sutras” and for promoting yoga as a tool for holistic well-being.
He has received several national and international honours. In his new position, he aims to integrate ancient Indian wisdom with modern education systems and promote holistic human development rooted in Bharatiya knowledge traditions.
