Research Schemes

a). Clinical Research

On the recommendation of Standing Finance Committee (SFC), 100% financial assistance is
given to the premier Medical, Yoga & Naturopathy Institutions for conducting clinical research to
establish efficacy of Yoga & Naturopathy in prevention & treatment of various diseases.

b). Literary Research

The Council provides financial assistance for translation, publication of ancient Yoga texts and
other useful standard literature based on modern scientific research. The quantum of financial
assistance under the scheme is decided by the SFC.

Research Projects
The Council has completed the following Research projects

S. Topic of Research Name of the Institute Year of

No Completio
. n
1. Evaluation of effect of some Hatha Institute of Medical Sciences, 1995
Yoga exercises on primary and Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
secondary hypertension with
special references to Body
Immunity.

2. To evaluate the efficacy of Dhouti Institute of Medical Sciences, 1995

Kriya (Gastro-intestinal Dialysis) Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
in comparison to other
yogic/traditional methods of
dialysis/purification with special
reference to cellular and humoral
immunity.

3. Coronary Atherosclerosis reversal Deptt. of Cardiology, All India 1996

potential of yogic Life Style Institute of Medical Sciences, New
Intervention. Delhi

4. An integrated approach of yoga Vivekananda Kendra Yoga 1997

therapy for stress related Research Foundation, Bangalore
ailments.

5. Role of Vipassana Meditation on Institute of Medical Sciences, 1998

attention, memory span and Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
learning abilities among the
student population

6. Understanding of Neurodynamical National Institute of Mental Health 1998

complexities of meditative process & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore
from the EEG signals
7. A study on effects of Yoga on Jeevan Rekha Parishad, 1999
reproductive sexual health Bhubaneshwar, Orissa.

8. Yoga for memory development Atma Darshan Sadhna Kendra, 2000

among school children. Janakpuri, New Delhi

9. Effect of Yogic practices on the Defence Institute of Physiology & 2001

physiological & anti-oxidant Allied Sciences, Delhi
systems in man.

10 Yogic Management of Stress Kaivalya Dhama, SMYM Samiti, 2001

. related disorders with & without Lonavla, Pune
Bio-feedback.

11 Randomised controlled trail to Kaivalya Dhama, SMYM Samiti, 2002

. determine the efficacy of Yoga Lonavla, Pune
therapy as compared to the
conventional diet and aerobic
exercise treatment in the case of
obesity.
12 Yoga & Bio-feedback for the Department of Physiology, All 2002
. treatment of Irritable Bowel India Institute of Medical Sciences,
Syndrome. New Delhi

13 To evaluate the effect of various Department of Respiratory Critical 2002

. Yogic practices on Care and Sleep Medicine,
Symptomatology and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
physiological parameters in
Bronchial Asthma

14 Integrated Approach of Yoga Swami Vivekananda Yoga 2002

. Therapy in the treatment of Research Foundation, Bangalore
Cancer

15 To study the efficacy of Yoga & Navjyoti-Delhi Police Foundation, 2002

. Naturopathy in the management Sarai Rohilla, Delhi
of withdrawal of drug dependence

16 Uni-nostril Yoga breathing & Swami Vivekananda Yoga 2002

. Obesity: A study of efficacy and Research Foundation, Bangalore
mechanisms

17 Influence of Yoga in immune Deptt. of Clinical Immunology, 2004

. modulation and outcome of M.S. Ramaiah Medical Teaching
Rheumatoid Arthritis Hospital, Bangalore

18 A study of the effect of Asanas Deptt. of Physiology, JIPMER 2004

. and Pranayamas on Neurological, Puducherry
Neuromuscular and
Cardio-respiratory functions in
healthy human volunteers
19 Coronary artery disease
. regression through life style
changes- vegetarianism,
moderate exercise, stress
management through Rajyoga
medication
20 Yoga for the computer related
. health problems
21 Effect of breathing techniques &
. meditation on normal individuals
& those with cancer in remission.
22 Effect of Yoga based therapy in
. insomnia
23 A randomized controlled trial on
. the efficacy of Yoga in the
Management of Bronchial Asthma
24 Autonomic function tests in
. epilepsy –Effect of Hatha Yoga
25 A study of efficacy of Yogic &
. Naturopathic measures in
Psoriasis and Eczema.
26 The therapeutic effect of Yoga on
. patients with generalised epileptic
seizures.
27 Therapeutic effects of Yoga on
. stress disorders.
28 Yogic relaxation in the
. management of ulcerative colitis
29 Efficacy of Naturopathy and Yoga
. modalities in the management of
Rh. Arthritis, Osteo-arthritis and
Gout.
30 Effect of integrated approach of
. Yoga therapy for metastatic
breast cancer patients and study
of DNA repair mechanisms
relevant to cancer
Defence Institute of Physiology 2004
and Allied Sciences, Delhi
Vivekananda Yoga Research 2005
Foundation, Bangalore
Instt. Rotary Cancer Hospital, 2007
AIIMS, New Delhi.
Deptt. of Pharmacology, Jawahar 2007
Lal Institute of Post Graduate
Medical Education & Research,
Puducherry
Department of Physiology, All 2007
India Institute of Medical Sciences,
New Delhi – 29
Deptt. of Neurophysiology, 2007
NIMHANS, Bangalore.
ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic 2007
Medical College, KOPPA – 577 126,
Karnataka.
Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, 2007
No. 16, Fourth Cross Street,
Ramakrishna Nagar, Chennai – 28.
Holistic Medicine and Stress 2007
Research Unit, Deptt. of Medicine,
Govt. Medical College,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Department of Physiology, 2007
All India Institute of Medical Report
Sciences, awaited
New Delhi – 29
Shri Nath Naturopathy & Yoga 2008
Centre, Bhagwatdas Ghat Road,
Kanpur, U.P.
Vivekananda Yoga Research 2008
Foundation, No. 19, Eknath
Bhavan, Gavipuram Circle, KG
Nagar, Bangalore -19
31 Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT) of Department of Biophysics, 2009
. Reflexology Therapy and usual AIIMS, New Delhi
drug treatment in the
Management of intractable
Epilepsy

32 Development of Traditional Indian Research Institute of 2009

. Tongue Diagnosis aided by Integrated Medicine (IRIIM),
Information Technology for Howrah, W.B.
standardization of Nature Cure
Diagnostic Methods

33 Assessment of the efficacy of Department of Neurophysiology, 2009

. Vipassana Meditation on different NIMHANS, Bangalore
age groups: A polysomnographic
and Endocrinbe function
evaluation

34 Efficacy of Yogic intervention for OPD(Y&N) run by CCRYN at 2010

. the management of migraine – a Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
randomized controlled trail

35 An exploratory analysis of genetic Department of Psychiatry, Dr. 2010

. correlates and effects of Yoga on R.M.L. Hospital, New Delhi
circadian rhythms, cognitive
functions and social burden in
major mental disorders:
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
and depression and their
comparison with a cardiac group
(Collaborative project between
CCRYN and Dr. RML Hospital)
 On Going Research Projects

S. Name of the Institute Title of the Projects Principal

No. Investigator
1. Department of Physiology, A study to assess acute Dr.Ratna Sharma
AIIMS, New Delhi mental stress induced
changes in EEG, cognitive
behaviour and neurosteroids
across the menstrual cycle
and effect of meditation on
stress-induced changes

2. ALN Rao memorial A study of efficacy of Yogic Dr. Sanjaya K.S.

Ayurvedic Medical and Naturopathic Measures
College, Koppa in Varicose Veins
- 577 126, Chikmagalur Dist.,
Karnataka

3. Deptt. of Physiology, Effect of Yogic Practices on Dr. Sunita Tiwari

King George Medical University, Serum Lipid Profile & Insulin
Lucknow Resistance in Obese subjects

4. Nature Cure, Yoga, Acupuncture Randomized Control Trial to Dr. Raghavendra

& Physiotherapy Hospital, evaluate the effectiveness of Rao
Nisarga Trust (R), cold and hot immersion baths
Nadig Galli, on impaired glucose tolerance
Sirsi - 581 401 (N.K.),Karnataka in pre-diabetes

5. Yoga and Nature Cure Home,
Khundrakpam Awang
Leikai,Imphal East, Imphal
Saikul Road,P.O. Pangei – 795
114, Manipur
Naturopathy and Yoga Dr. Agni Singh
Intervention for post-stroke
Rehabilitation & Quality of
Life Improvement-a
controlled study

6. Department of Laboratory Effect of Yoga on Serum Dr. A.K.

Medicine, AIIIMS, New Delhi Interleukin levels in Mukhopadhyay
Adolescents with Depression

7. Deptt. of Neurology, A Randomized Controlled Dr. Manvir Bhatia

Sir Ganga Ram Trial of Yoga to manage the
Hospital, advance stress reactions at
Rajinder Nagar, work in health professionals
New Delhi-110060

8. Bharath Charitable Cancer Comparison of effects of yoga Dr.Raghavendra

Hospital & Institute, vs. relaxation on CINV Rao M
#18-19, Hebbal Industrial Area, outcomes following adjuvant
Metagally Post, Mysore-570016 chemotherapy

9. Vardhman Mahavir Comparison of cardiovascular Dr. Jagdish Prasad

Medical College and autonomic functions in two
 Safdarjung Hospital,
New Delhi
10. Department of
Neurophysiology, NIMHANS,
Bangalore
11. Add Life-PRAKRUTI, Indo
American Cancer Institute &
Research Centre, Hyderabad.
12. Adhyatma Sadhana Kendra,
Chhattarpur,
New Delhi
13. INYS Medical Research Society,
Jindal Nagar, Tumkur Road,
Bangalore
14. Deptt. of Physiology, U.C.M.S.,
G.T.B. Hospital, Dilshad Garden,
Delhi
15. Swami Vivekananda Yoga
Anusandhana Samsthan,
Bengaluru
16. Yog Research Department,
Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar
17. Yog Research Department,
Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar
18. Snehakunja Trust ®,
Vivekananda Arogyadhama,
Kasarkod, Honnavar, North
Kenra, Karnataka
groups of myocardial
infarction patients (age 30-55
years): A randomized trial
involving 2 groups of patients
(1) on pharmacotherapy
alone (2) on Yoga & life style
intervention therapy &
pharmacotherapy
Effect of Yoga & Hydriatic Dr. T.N.
application on migraine - A Sathyaprabha
Clinical, Electrophysiological
and Immunological study
Efficacy of Naturopathy & Dr. Kalpana R.
Yoga therapy as an adjuvant
in the management of
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
[NHL]
Comprehensive Effect of Swami
Preksha Meditation and Dharmananda
Lifestyle Change on Coronary
Heart Disease–A Randomized
Controlled Trial
Efficacy of Mustard pack on Dr. M.N. Babina
knees in Osteo arthritis
The effect of Yoga Therapy Dr. Savita Singh
on Coagulation Profile, Lipid
profiles, Lung Diffusion
capacity and Quality of Life in
Patient s with Coronary
Artery Disease
The effect of Yoga in Dr. R. Nagarathna
prevention of pregnancy
Complications in High Risk
Pregnancies
Effect of Yoga on Physical, Dr. Shirley Telles
Cognitive and Emotional
Development in Children
Effect of a Yoga Program on Dr. Shirley Telles
Anthropometric and
Biochemical Measures in
Obese Persons
Comparison of effects of two Dr. Venketaramana
Yoga interventions versus Hegde
Exercise therapy in the
management of mechanical
 Low Back Pain

19. CCRYN, New Delhi Assessment of Trends of the Council’s Research

Population taking Project
Naturopathy & Yoga
treatments

On-Going Literary Research Projects

1 “Naditantra evam Prana”- Council’s Project.

2 “Amanaska Yoga (A Critical Edition)”-

The Lonavla Yoga Institute,Lonavla-410401, Pune, Maharashtra

Completed Literary Research Projects in 2009

3 “Writing of commentary on Gita from Yoga point of view” – Council’s Project.

4 A study of the Therapeutical effect of various Yogic techniques from the

traditional Yoga texts- Lonavla Yoga Institute, Lonavla