When the work of Swami Kuvalayanandaji to investigate the effects of Yoga in a scientific way became well known, more and more number of people started coming to the institute at Lonavla with a desire to learn Yoga for the purpose of health and healing. As their number grew, they requested Swamiji to open a branch of the institute in Mumbai itself. In response to these requests the Mumbai branch o
f Kaivalyadhama was started on 6th January, 1932, in the suburbs of Mumbai. Later on, for a greater convenience of the people, the Yogic Health Centre was shifted from the suburb to its present site at Marine Drive. A substantial donation from Sir Chunilal Mehta, made it possible for the Health Centre to have its own building. In the memory of Sir Mehta’s son, it was renamed as Ishwardas Chunilal Yogic Health Centre (ICYHC) Kaivalyadhama and was inaugurated as a full-fledged centre on 30th April, 1936. One of the most unique concepts that Kaivalyadhama has been following over the years is Yoga under medical supervision. As per this feature, registered doctors check each member before assigning them a customised Yoga program. Thus the 'consultation + therapy' concept is followed. The customised program includes Yoga practices, Kriyas, Naturopathy, Panchkarma and Ayurveda. Thereafter, follow-up monthly check-ups are conducted by the doctors to monitor the member's progress. At present, ICYHC Kaivalyadhama - Mumbai has the following facilities:
I. Yoga membership programme – Teacher supervised self-paced sessions
The greatest benefit from Yoga will be derived from its regular practice. At Kaivalyadham Mumbai we have designed a monthly membership programme to facilitate this. Days : Monday to Saturday
Time : 6:30am to 8:00pm
2. Yoga membership programme – Teacher led group sessions
A teacher led group session is designed for members who wish to practice yoga regularly and having learnt yoga elsewhere or being physically active and fit, wish to start out on a more rapid introduction to Yoga. (a) Various group classes for Men and Women
Days : Monday to Saturday
Time: 7:00am to 8:00am
(b) Special Intensive Group Class
It involves the practice of deeper, higher and finer points of Yogic practices. Helps to advance the knowledge and experience of avproper lifestyle through Yoga to have a physically fit, mentally alert, emotionally balanced and spiritually evolved body and mind. Days: Monday to Saturday
Time : 10:15 am to 11:15 am | 7:05 pm to 8:05 pm
(c) Mixed Group Class :
Days : Monday to Saturday
Time : 11:30am to 12:30pm
(d) Obesity Group Class
Days : Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Time : 10:30am to 11:30am
(e) Weekend Group Class :
Days : Saturday and Sunday
Time : 7am to 8:30am
3. Workshops and Guest Lectures
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4. Home Tuitions :
Contact Kaivalyadhama Reception for more details. (02222818417 / 02222886256)
5. Corporate/Private Group Classes :
Contact Kaivalyadhama Reception for more details. (02222818417/ 02222886256)
NOTE: Members are free to alternate between self-paced and group classes as they please. Members have access to Kaivalyadham’s yoga training halls six day a week, Monday to Saturday at the Mumbai center which is in a heritage building situated on Mumbai’s Marine Drive sea face. The centre has over 5,000 square feet of indoor yoga hall space and a large courtyard for practicing yoga outdoors. There are separate Yoga halls for men and women. Yoga mats are provided for the duration of the class. Yoga Learning :
1. Yoga Instructor Course (CCYED)
Duration – Four Months (3 hours a day- Monday to Saturday)
February to June | June to October | October to February
Two month – Training (Theory & Practical)
Two month – Internship (2 hrs. a day)
Time – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Lectures & Practical Sessions)
+ 1 Educational Day Trip
Note: More focus on teaching methods and teaching practices. Theory 5 subjects (in the lines of QCI)
This course is accredited by the Council of Yoga Accreditation – International
2. Yoga Teacher Course (DYED) :
Duration – Nine Months (Daily 3 hours a day)
October to June
Two month – Training (Theory & Practical)
Two month – Internship (2 hrs. a day)
Time – 5pm to 8pm (Lectures & Practical Sessions)
+1 Educational Day Trip
Note: More focus on teaching methods and teaching practices. (in the lines of QCI)
This course is accredited by the Council of Yoga Accreditation – International
3. Recognition by Mumbai University
Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai is recognized as a Research Centre by Mumbai University. This enables students of Mumbai University to pursue their Research leading to Ph. or Master’s Degree by Research by registering themselves under Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai. The relevant degree will be conferred by Mumbai University. To enrol for a Ph.D. degree, a student needs have a Master’s Degree in the subject (Philosophy / Yoga) in which he / she wants to do Ph. as also to clear the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) conducted by Mumbai University. The M. Phil degree after a Master’s Degree makes the student eligible to register for Ph. without the PET clearance. Research leading to Master’s Degree can also be undertaken by graduates provided the stipulations set by Mumbai University for this are complied with.
4. Project – based Research Activity
Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai, because it has qualified faculty, can undertake Project-based Research Activity (“minor” and “major” projects). This can attract grants from relevant authorities. Note : Such Research activities are already undertaken in Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla. III. Ayurveda :
Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai has started offering Ayurvedic Therapies for health and healing and also for the prevention of diseases. The main constraints in the urban lifestyle are lack of leisure, aggravation due to loss of family life and no privacy in daily life. The external causes are pollution, stress, pressures and strains of one’s profession and those created by heavy traffic. Just as the carburetor of your car gets chocked, so too many parts of the body get plugged due to excessive and vitiated DOSHAS. Washing, cleaning and greasing are the regular procedures to make our body function smoothly. Ayurveda, an age old Science and its copartner, Yoga, have recommended a daily health regimen for individuals to enjoy a happy and healthy life. IV. Naturopathy :
Naturopathy is a drugless system of cure which makes use of self-healing mechanisms of the body to treat disease naturally, without any medicines. How are diseases treated in Naturopathy? Disease-specific diet is prescribed. Lifestyle modifications are introduced. Healing water treatments are prescribed, if required. (These include do-at-home treatments like packs, hot foot immersion, ice bag application, hot fomentation etc)
Disease specific exercises are taught, wherever applicable. Diseases treated effectively by Naturopathy :
Obesity
Hypertension
Diabetes Mellitus (Both type 1 & 2)
Thyroid disfunction
Skin diseases: Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne vulgaris,etc
Musculoskeletal problems: Arthritis, Cervical & lumbar spondylosis, Calcaneal spur, Tennis elbow, etc
Gastritis, GERD, Constipation, Gas trouble
Women’s problems: Irregular me**es, Painful me**es, Fibroid uterus, Adenomyosis,etc
Coronary blockages, High blood cholesterol
Fatty liver
Naturopathy Consultation : via prior appointment
Days : Monday & Friday
Timings : 11am to 2pm
Naturopathy Therapy :
Days : Monday to Saturday
Timings : 7am to 7pm
