Patanjali Yogpeeth

Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, is one of the largest yoga institutes in India, possibly the whole world. Named after the Rishi Patanjali, the institute is Ramdev's flagship project. Its purpose is to practise and research and develop yoga and ayurveda, as well as manufacture ayurvedic medicines. It is also the home of the University of Patanjali. Acharya Balkrishna is the General Secretary of Patanjali Yogpeeth.[1][2][3] Ramdev is the Vice-Chancellor of the Patanjali Yogapeeth.[4]

Patanjali Yogpeeth
Entrance to Patanjali Yogpeeth
Founder(s)Ramdev, Balkrishna
Established2006
FocusYoga, Ayurveda and medical aid
ChairmanBalkrishna
Key peopleRamdev
OwnerDivya Yoga Mandir Trust
Location
Haridwar
,
Uttarakhand
,
India
WebsiteDivya Yog Mandir (Trust)

In 2017, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) through its Delhi bench gave tax exempt status to Patanjali Yogpeeth.[5] Located on the Haridwar-Delhi highway at, very near to Roorkee, Patanjali Yogpeeth offers treatments for all and has residential accommodation. Pantanjali Yogpeeth is about 20 km from Haridwar at Kankhal and about 15 km from Roorkee.[6][7]

Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust

Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, a non-profit organisation started by Baba Ramdev, aims to carry out welfare activities in the spheres of health care, education and other socio-economic activities. Patanjali drives its Social responsibility initiatives through Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust.[8]

University of Patanjali
University of Patanjali
TypePrivate
Established2006
Location
Haridwar
,
Uttarakhand
,
India
WebsiteOfficial website

University of Patanjali is located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It was established in 2006.[9][10]

Patanjali Yogpeeth comprises two campuses, named Patanjali Yogpeeth - I and Patanjali Yogpeeth - II respectively.[11]

Patanjali Yogpeeth - I
Patanjali Yogpeeth I, Main Building (Sadbhawana)

This first Yogpeeth campus was commissioned on 6 April 2006.[12]

  • Patanjali Ayurveda College. In 2010, this study and research facility was commissioned as part of the university and has 122 students as of 2013. Inside the Campus library is a special area dedicated to the research of yoga and ayurveda. Various ancient books are being restored and digitized.

Patanjali Yogpeeth - II

This second Yogpeeth campus was inaugurated in April 2009.[13]

  • Patanjali Yog Bhavan Patanjali Yog Bhavan is a huge auditorium of 200,000 sq. ft. where thousands of participants practice yoga, pranayama and meditation together.
  • Shraddhalayam is a 60,000 sq. ft. air conditioned auditorium.
  • Panchakarma & Shatkarma Centre is a 40,000 sq. ft. centre where up to about 1,000 people can perform and participate in panchakarma and shatkarma therapy.

Acharyakulam
Acharyakulam
Location
Haridwar

Uttarakhand

India
Information
TypePrivate
Motto||सा प्रथमा संस्कृतिर्विश्ववारा||(Sa Prathama Sanskritirvishwawara)
Established2013
School boardCBSE
DirectorKulbhushan Kain
PrincipalAradhana Kaul
Staff120
GradesV to XII
Number of students750+
LanguageEnglish
Campus typeResidential
Websitehttp://acharyakulam.org/

Acharyakulam is a school based on Vedic-cum-modern education near Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar. It is a residential educational institution for students from grades 5th to 12th.[14] It was inaugurated on 26 April 2013 by Narendra Modi, the then Chief Minister of Gujarat. This organization is jointly governed by Indian Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna.

It is affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).[15][16]

Baba Ramdev's main aim behind opening Acharyakulam is to promote Vedic education and Indian culture.[17] Ramdev believed establishing Acharyaklam will protect Indian culture and help in promote Vedic knowledge to new generations of Indians. He plans to establish Acharyakulam in every district of the country.[18]

Admission

The admissions examination happens in December.[19] The examination happens for the fifth class. The selected students are tested again for a week in Acharyakulam. 80 boys and 40 successful girls get the admission after that their further education continues till 12th standard.[20]

After his Yoga revolution, Baba Ramdev plans to establish 600 schools in 600 districts across the country. Apart from Indian culture, Sanskrit, Yoga it will provide education in modern science also.[21][22][23][24] In 2018 Ayush Sharma and Yuvraj Aaditya Arya received overall 99% and 98% respectively in class 10 CBSE Board exams.[25][26]

On 27 September 2018, Amit Shah, Trivendra Singh Rawat and Ramdev inaugurated new premises of Acharyakulam near Patanjali Yogpeeth Phase-1.

Yog Gram

Yog Gram is a naturopathy treatment centre situated in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. It maintains a natural environment.[27] It provides physical, mental and spiritual health treatments through the integrated therapy of Ayurveda.[28]

The concept of Yog Gram is from yoga guru Ramdev and his associate Balkrishna. It was inaugurated by former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand B. C. Khanduri on 8 June 2008. In 2015 expansion work began in Tirupati.[29] In 2019, Yog Gram expanded to serve 600 patients from 300.[30]

Yog Gram was described as Adarsh village, with facilities are available.[31][32]

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